[OL-FB] Stone and pancake

[Franco Clarke]

Hello, no story this time, just a pair of ships I made recently. All my previous designs have been traditionally built, using either prefab hulls or other similar parts. However I decided to try and make my own hull, and use as few boat parts as possible. Without further ado,

The Pierre Volante

The Pierre Volante is a small simple vessel, seen here ferrying supplies to an Oleon Warship. The hardest part of the build was the railing around the top of the deck, and any suggestions on a better way of doing this would be appreciated.

A view down at the deck, showing the stowed supplies.

The Crepe Fruite

Having finished the Pierre Volante, I decided to try the technique on a slightly larger boat. This ended up being the Crepe Fruite.

The Crepe Fruite is about 2 studs wider and around 4 longer than the Pierre Volante, and is seen here sailing a mixed cargo in the merchant role. Like the Pierre Volante she is unarmed.

A pair of close ups showing the cargo. Again the railings were the most troublesome part.

To finish off, both of these boats could be put up for sale, as long as the owners wouldn't mind their ships appearing in the background of some of my photos.

[blackdeathgr]

I just came from a pancake brunch-turned lunch

I like both ships' well shaped hull and their rigging. If i had to choose my favorite ship though, i would go for the first, maybe due to its good looking mast and the fact that it is black (i have so many black pieces left i didn't know what to do with them. Now i know ). What part did you use as a horizontal (mast?) btw?

So nice our ship numbers are rising here at Oleon!

[TitusV]

Nice ship, my favouted is the second one!

[Captain Genaro]

Those are some nice boats, and I am particularly fond of the brick-built hull as opposed to the prefabs. I would recommend adding some rigging and sails (even basic rigging goes a long way). And of course, it's always great to see Oleon's fledgling fleet start to grow!

[Bregir]

Nice little tier 0/1 vessels, Franco - I think the hulls look great, especially on the second one! The blue and gold accents work really well.

I totally understand your issues with the railing - I have had similar issues with several builds myself!

I too would suggest experimenting with sails and rigging - even simple paper sails and a bit of standing rigging (stays and shrouds) can really improve the look and feel. Afterall, it is a pretty prominent part of a "sailing" boat...

Are you considering licensing any of these?

[Puvel]

Nice little ships, those waves work really well here

[Captain Braunsfeld]

Very fine boats!

[Maxim I]

Indexed :)

Both as class 1 T atm. However they would fit the 1 F or even 1 WR as well (determined by the buyer).

They are on the for salelist! (I'll pm you about this Franco)!

[Captain Dee]

These are both nicely-shaped vessels. The custom hulls turned out well. But as previously mentioned, both would benefit from some sails and rigging. Other than that they're two more fine additions to the fleet.

[Franco Clarke]

Thank you for all the kind comments

As for sails and rigging, I would love to add some. However, I would rather use the same type of string and cloth that lego uses in it's sails. Do any of you know what it is called so I can buy some? I've searched but can't find it anywhere around me

I just came from a pancake brunch-turned lunch

What part did you use as a horizontal (mast?) btw?

I hope you enjoyed your pancakes , the mast part is one of these https://alpha.bricklink.com/pages/clone/catalogitem.page?P=42445&idColor=8#T=S&C=8&O={"color":8}

[Tomsche]

Their story will be lovingly continue in the Junkyard Fleet of Quinnsville, many thanks of the deal