Maxim I Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) What happens when some of the best builders in the world decide to build a fregate together? I asked myself this question 6 months ago as I wanted to do something original for the BELUG (Belgian Lego User Group) Clubday in September. Why not a workshop on "how to make a fregate"? As Belug has some legendary shipbuilders in it rangs (CGH, Sebeus, Bonaparte and maybe one day I may say myself), this should not be that difficult... Well, it is... As I had to order all parts from scratch (requested by Belug), it was a difficult task as every ship is different. It is nearly impossible to say in advance how many bricks you need and what type of bricks you need... Anyway, a succesfull clubday and a few additional meetings later (with the necessary food and beer), she was ready to be showed at Brickmania Antwerp. So here she is, the "Beluga": A class 5HA, sailing under the flag of MAESTRO --- Thanks a lot to everyone involved in this project! C&C welcome! Edited November 15, 2016 by Maxim I Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
synbiote Posted November 15, 2016 I approved this boat..Ship, vessel.. sadly maximus had to photoshop that flag in :D.... Greenbeard turned it into a dutchy :D great to see you guys working together.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomsche Posted November 15, 2016 You can find the video`s of the whole lay-out and of Captain Greenhair giving some words about it on THIS little blogpost. Share it around as freely as you like everyone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JopieK Posted November 15, 2016 Great name for a great ship! You did a marvelous job! Should become a flagship for BeLUG :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusV Posted November 15, 2016 Awesome ship, awesome time building and exposing it! Great to have been a part of this project! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tezclatipoca Posted November 15, 2016 Great collab ! Excellent vessel and awesome job ! I am happy to have seen it for real with all of you at Brickmania ! Great time ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garmadon Posted November 15, 2016 Excellent ship, fellows! The rigging, stern, and color-scheme are some of the highlights here, but the whole thing is really great! Keep it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slegengr Posted November 15, 2016 That is a beautiful ship, Maxim! The rigging and sails are really well done! The angled bricks for the tumblehome and the prefab hulls work together to make a realistic appearance within the limitations of the LEGO System. I also like the color scheme! How tedious are ratlines like this? That is an excellent name for an excellent ship within your BeLUG! That is list of builders that have definitely been an inspiration to me, including yourself! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwatchi Posted November 15, 2016 Just spent 5 minutes at work staring at the pictures. It is a georgeous final product your group have there. Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted November 15, 2016 I think I have seen this ship somewhere Looks great here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legostone Posted November 15, 2016 20 minutes ago, Captain Braunsfeld said: I think I have seen this ship somewhere Looks great here! I think I have seen it too, it looked just as great as it does here:D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted November 15, 2016 Great one and the best part of all is that all these fantastic builders came together to materialize this ship! GJ! Off to better and bigger things guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Wolf Posted November 15, 2016 Beautiful ship! Great collaboration! You are all to be congratulated! There's lots to admire here, and I've already spied some seemingly simple details (like those lanterns) that I'll have to steal borrow in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted November 15, 2016 1 hour ago, Capt Wolf said: Beautiful ship! Great collaboration! You are all to be congratulated! There's lots to admire here, and I've already spied some seemingly simple details (like those lanterns) that I'll have to steal borrow in the future. Muhahahaha! Wait for your turn buddie!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kurigan Posted November 16, 2016 Very nice ship there. A great example of the CGH style. She's very well shaped and proportioned. I find the understated embellishments very no-nonsense and war like; it’s a good thing. Is that dark red? Always thought that's be a good color for a ship but it's an expensive color. Your rig is fairly complete and convincing as well With so many strong builders behind you, it'd be hard to find anything to be truly critical on. If I try real hard I can point out that she's more of a corvette/ship-sloop than frigate with only 16 guns, but I suppose that's just nitpicking. All around she's a great build. Thanks for sharing her! Oh one thing: how did you do the name plate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
