Vedauwoo 485 posts Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) Saga of the Sea Rats, Volume 1: Piraat Rhys in Bastion Previous: The Bastion Otchet Next: Antigone's Fury |~+=@&@=+~|~+=@&@=+~|~+=@&@=+~| Log Entry Day 190 20 February 616 Port of Bastion License type: Artisan (large) Capt. Rhys Flaidd DeTaillefer After much hard work, and weeks of scrounging the local islands for wrecks, Far Horizons Salvage and Shipworks appears to be a thriving enterprise.... Far Horizons Salvage and Shipworks on Flickr The lot adjacent to the Sail Company proved quite a good choice.... Far Horizons Salvage and Shipworks on Flickr The side lot affords plenty of room for the men to fashion masts from raw timbers.... Far Horizons Salvage and Shipworks - Working raw stock into masts on Flickr We fashioned an improvised "dry dock" that is useful for both breaking and building hulls.... Drydock retention/release mechanism on Flickr It keeps the hull nice and steady while the crews do their work.... Far Horizons Salvage and Shipworks - pounding nails on Flickr We reinforced the pier to support a small crane, which assists in loading and unloading materials... Shipyard - dockside crane on Flickr The ample wrecks from local shores have provided us a generous supply of lumber... Far Horizons Salvage and Shipworks - retention fence on Flickr Of course, most of my time is spent in the shipwright's shed....which is rather cozy.... Shipwright's Desk on Flickr Far Horizons Salvage and Shipworks - materials outside the shipwright's hut on Flickr The .... Far Horizons Salvage and Shipworks - Mast finishing work on Flickr ....and the neighbors couldn't be nicer.... Bastion shipwrights on Flickr Providence seems to be with us in our new seaside home... Far Horizons Salvage and Shipworks - Inspecting the progress on Flickr ======================================= Thanks for visiting! Edited May 12, 2016 by Vedauwoo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Dee 2863 posts Posted February 21, 2016 You beat me to it, ya scurvy dog! Ok, let's see what you've got: ship in progress, slipway/drydock, crane, piles of lumber and carpenters work area, masts and other components, etc. I believe you've represented shipbuilding pretty well. It all adds up to a bustling scene chock full of details and it looks great. I'm drawn to the stack of lumber under the chains: you halfway attached two plates together throughout the stack, right? I spotted it because it's the exact same technique I used on my similar scene (I haven't taken pics yet...) The shipwright's office looks nice as well. Overall this is a fine arrangement that fits in perfectly with the sail-making build. Good work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CelesAurivern 388 posts Posted February 21, 2016 Brilliant diorama, chock full of little details. The shipwright's shed looks a cozy spot indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vedauwoo 485 posts Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) You beat me to it, ya scurvy dog! I'm drawn to the stack of lumber under the chains: you halfway attached two plates together throughout the stack, right? I spotted it because it's the exact same technique I used on my similar scene (I haven't taken pics yet...) Thanks so much! Actually....not attached at all, it's more of a "loose pile" and is very tricky....lol Be VERY careful with it....I barely nudged it a couple of times and they flew everywhere! Edited February 21, 2016 by Vedauwoo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusV 3796 posts Posted February 21, 2016 Oh, that's a great scene! I really like the drydock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock 11294 posts Posted February 21, 2016 A fine shipyard and addition to the Bastion. I like the all features you put in. Everyone is busy with work. Will they have time to pillage and plunder? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr 3537 posts Posted February 21, 2016 Neat! It is really bustling and the use of details make it a feast for the eyes! Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulric Brickenheim 30 posts Posted February 21, 2016 I really like this build. There is so many things going on, without it being to overcrowded or anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Genaro 1946 posts Posted February 21, 2016 A great build with all the details and hustle that I'd expect to find at a dockyard. I'm particularly fond of the masts in various stages of completion and the various piles of lumber. Furthermore, I love that this build is an addition to your other MOC. It's really nice to see a small seaside town taking shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolonialbeamter 1860 posts Posted February 21, 2016 Good stuff! The only cannon foundry, now the largest shipyard... them darn pirates go industrial! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bregir 7149 posts Posted February 21, 2016 Beautifully done and very lively shipyard. As others have said, the many different parts of the process shown is great, and there are so many nice details. My only comment would be to do something about the exposed top of the prefab hulls, as their deep recesses look somewhat out of place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickOn 716 posts Posted February 22, 2016 Great build, so many details to see. I really like the wood stack, the arrangement of the the plans (where is that little tattered scroll from?), and especially the supports for the ship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vedauwoo 485 posts Posted February 23, 2016 Great build, so many details to see. I really like the wood stack, the arrangement of the the plans (where is that little tattered scroll from?), and especially the supports for the ship. Thanks so much! The scroll is a Brickwarriors part I picked up at BrickFest Live Denver last year...they have a lot of great "3rd party" minifig accessories......they match original LEGO colours nicely and offer some neat options.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
