rriggs Posted December 30, 2012 Posted December 30, 2012 Hi all I have had the City harbour for a while now and have been trying to decide what to do with the hull. It's crying out for something more than the grain transporter that LEGO intended it for... So, here is what I have come up with. It's a navy patrol boat of the type which would patrol coastal waters looking for immigrants, unauthorised fishing and other kinds of illegal activity. C&C welcome as always! Front 3/4 view showing the overall view and a LEGO fishing boat alongside for scale: Similar view but without the fishing boat in the way. You can see the various radio and radar arrays on the top of the boat and the nifty little gun on the bow: A close up of the gun. This is roughly based on a Raphael Typhoon 25mm gun which is typical of a small patrol boat: On the stern there are 2 x two seater ribs for sorties to shore and for intercepting other craft. There is also a small crane for launching and recovering the ribs: The crew lined up on the deck. I think that the forest police uniform works very well as a military uniform with the blue trousers swapped for khaki: The bridge. This is accessed via a removable roof. Plenty of computer and comms kit in here as well as an old fashioned compass as backup... Normally manned by the helmsman, navigator and captain: The forward compartment is located under the sloped front area ahead of the bridge and simply hinges open. Inside a table and chairs plus a bunk bed for the sailors off watch: Close up of one of the ribs: Cheers Rog Quote
TenorPenny Posted December 30, 2012 Posted December 30, 2012 I think it's awfully well done, with a nice, authentic aesthetic. Great work! Quote
Wedge09 Posted December 30, 2012 Posted December 30, 2012 Great work :thumbup: It seems perfectly the frigates use by the navy to patrol Quote
LEGO Guy Bri Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Nice vessel rriggs! Looks like your coast is well protected. Does it still float by chance? Quote
lightningtiger Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 AWESOME and very nicely detailed patrol boat 'rriggs' could be a customs vessel ?......Brick On while sailing the blue seas ! Quote
King Aragorn Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Great vessel ...I love the two Zodiac on the back and the complex radio system! This patrol boat looks really powerfull! Quote
mrlegoman Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 I very much like it! Quite realisitic in the design. Quote
greg3 Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 I really like all the details on this (especially all the navigation/communication gear) The crew look perfect too!! Nice work! Quote
medib Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 great use of the boat piece from the latest harbor set. Also great choice of minifigs. Very realistic. Spot on. Quote
rriggs Posted January 2, 2013 Author Posted January 2, 2013 Great vessel ...I love the two Zodiac on the back and the complex radio system! I really like all the details on this (especially all the navigation/communication gear) Nice work! Thanks guys. I put a lot of effort into the comms equipment using photos of real warships. Not entirely sure what some of the things are but I think the overall effect is good. The comms gear combined with the overall grey colour of the vessel (and the gun of course!) does give the navy feel I was hoping for. Does it still float by chance? That's a great question... If I'm feeling brave this weekend I might give it a try! I think it will float as under the bridge and below the rear deck is empty so it's not a heavy solid block. Watch this space! Cheers Rog Quote
BrickmanJ Posted December 24, 2013 Posted December 24, 2013 Great job! I would probably call this, if it guards immigration and fishing, a stealth Coast Guard boat, but whatever… Quote
lincolnwho Posted December 24, 2013 Posted December 24, 2013 This is an awesome moc , can we have more pics of the detailing on the upper deck and some more interior shots , could you add light grey in to mix up the exterior details and make some of that awesome greebling pop , wicked build Quote
rriggs Posted December 26, 2013 Author Posted December 26, 2013 Great job! I would probably call this, if it guards immigration and fishing, a stealth Coast Guard boat, but whatever… In the UK, the Coast Guard provide a rescue and safety enforcement role. It's the Royal Navy who patrol the water. Cheers Rog Quote
BrickmanJ Posted December 30, 2013 Posted December 30, 2013 In the UK, the Coast Guard provide a rescue and safety enforcement role. It's the Royal Navy who patrol the water. Cheers Rog Ahh. That makes since. I'm 'Murican, and here the CG does that. Quote
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