[COR - Cruisers of Terra Nova] HMS Diligence and HMS Greyhound - Class 5 and class 6

[Flavius Gratian]

These are uncertain times for the Crown of Corrington. The number of pirates and Sea Rats are increasing and their activities are getting more and more audacious as raids on previously peaceful settlements have become commonplace. Diplomatic schemes by the other great powers are developing: Oleon and Eslandola both have missions on Terraversa and Oleon seems close to forming an alliance with Mardier, which itself is once again turning its attention to the Brick Seas after waking from its slumber. Only a few months ago war was barely prevented between the Sea Rats and Prio and Oleon has recently made power moves by using naval exercises to show off its navy.

In response the Crown is launching new vessels to protect its shipping lanes and to stay ahead in this increasing arms race.

 

HMS Diligence is a brig-rigged sloop-of-war based on the previous Wentham-class.

However, the sinking of the Wentham exposed a need for additional fire power to combatthe ravers of the Brick Seas. Thus, the Diligence is armed with eighteen 6-pounders as well as two 'long-nines' chasers each at the bow and stern. The hull is made of the finest Corlander oak to withstand heavy fire.

To take care of her, the Diligence has a well-drilled crew commanded by experienced officers.

She is more than ready to take on any and all enemies of the Crown.

 

 

HMS Greyhound is the first of a series of small frigates commissioned specifically for the Colonies.

She is armed with twenty-four 9-pounders, twenty on the gun deck and four on the quarter deck. Additionally, she has two chasers respectively at the bow and stern.

Naturally, she is crewed by the Royal Navy's finest. Both seamen to let her catch up to any prey and a sizable contingent of marines to board enemy vessels.

Though their twenty-four guns make the Greyhound-class rated vessels, the guns are still too few to award the ships officially with the status of frigate. Instead, they are studiously refered to as post ships by the Admiralty. This naming convention is not related to the rank of post-captain which is held by all commissioned officer commanding rated vessels. Such as HMS Greyhound's captain, here seen together with the Commodore commanding their squadron.

These smaller frigates (post ships, that is) are light enough to catch most raiders in the Colonies, while still carrying enough firepower to bring them to heel. HMS Greyhound is therefore perfectly suited for a pirate hunter.

 

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So, finally, I get to post these ships!

I actually built them months ago, during summer break, but then I couldn't figure out how to deal with custom decals in LDD nor Bluerender. But now it's done!

Overall, I'm very happy with both of them. Especially the Greyhound as it is my first attempt at multi-decked vessels. The Diligence, though built from scratch, is obviously a larger version of the Wentham and was therefore surprisingly fast to build.

The will be licenced by the Crown as part of the cruisers-initiative, @Bregir. I suggest the following stats: Diligence R4, M4, G5, C4, $0, H4; Greyhound R4, M5, G6, C5, $0, H4.

C&C is appreciated, as always!

Edited December 5, 2018 by Flavius Gratian

[Darnok]

Fabulous job on both of them!

I like the choice of colours and the overall design of both ships. The "brickbuilt" flags are awesome!

 

Without a doubt a fine addition to Her majestys fleet. Well done!

 

32 minutes ago, Flavius Gratian said:

I suggest the following stats: Diligence R4, M4, G5, C4, $0, H4; Greyhound R4, M5, G6, C5, $0, H4.

I would go for at least one point of cargo, that way they can serve some purpose out of fights, i.e. trading. Without cargo space you can also not transport any troops - something to consider for the future (raids etc.).

[Garmadon]

Sweet shaping, mate!  Love the dark blue, both on the hull and the flags, and the attention to detail throughout is great! 

About the larger flag, though, I'm curious whether the mast/gaff would really be able to support the weight or not - would you happen to know?  Looks fabulous regardless! 

[Fraunces]

What a beauties. Surely a nice addition to the forces of the Corrington. Very nice hull you made for them.

[Professor Thaum]

Away Satan, Away !

 

I will start an exorcism ritual searching to free Kolonial Beamter whereby you're possessed !

"Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come.... "

 

/throw some holy water

Edited December 4, 2018 by Professor Thaum

[Darnok]

15 minutes ago, Professor Thaum said:

I will start an exorcism ritual searching to free Kolonial Beamter whereby you're possessed !

Shush you, this one is ours!

 

15 minutes ago, Professor Thaum said:

/throw some holy water

And please keep your violent protests on the streets!

[Flavius Gratian]

30 minutes ago, Drunknok said:

Fabulous job on both of them!

I like the choice of colours and the overall design of both ships. The "brickbuilt" flags are awesome!

Thank you very much! I'm glad you like the flags! It took some time to figure out how to convert the Corrie flag into lego pieces.

31 minutes ago, Drunknok said:

Without a doubt a fine addition to Her majestys fleet. Well done!

Thanks, hopefully they'll ser Her Majesty well!

32 minutes ago, Drunknok said:

I would go for at least one point of cargo, that way they can serve some purpose out of fights, i.e. trading. Without cargo space you can also not transport any troops - something to consider for the future (raids etc.).

I disagree, the point of warships is that they serve no other purpose. Thereby they gain an advantage over other vessels of the same size/class as they have more points on fighting stats. Regarding troops, I don't think these types of ships are intended for invasions but rather hunting down ships on the seas. For raids we could probably use specialised troop transports or larger ships.

28 minutes ago, Garmadon said:

Sweet shaping, mate!  Love the dark blue, both on the hull and the flags, and the attention to detail throughout is great! 

Thank you! The blue colour I got from Pirates of the Caribbean, I always loved the British ships and the flags in those movies.

29 minutes ago, Garmadon said:

About the larger flag, though, I'm curious whether the mast/gaff would really be able to support the weight or not - would you happen to know?  Looks fabulous regardless!

I agree that I probably went a little overboard with the Diligence's flag. I don't actually know, but given that they can hold up the sail against the wind I don't think it's a problem. And I from the pictures I've seen that's how, at least the British navy, keept their flags.

31 minutes ago, Fraunces said:

What a beauties. Surely a nice addition to the forces of the Corrington. Very nice hull you made for them.

Thanks very much! I hope they will serve well, just don't get any Sea Rats in their way !

29 minutes ago, Professor Thaum said:

Away Satan, Away !

 

I will start an exorcism ritual searching to free Kolonial Beamter whereby you're possessed !

"Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come.... "

 

/throw some holy water

You pathetic fool! He's mine, and you'll never get him back! I will harness his powers to build a fleet to outmatch any on the Brick Seas! Mwuahahahahahahahahaaaa!

Hrrrmh...Did I say that? I'm mean, though I will freely admit that I have spent many hours pouring over his builds, that is the only connection to my recent builds. These continuieng accusations border on harrassement, not even the WTCM would believe such preposterous fantasies!

[Spud The Viking]

Truly beautiful! As others have mentioned, the shaping is amazingly well done!

[Kai NRG]

Very nice ships here, great shape and color and attention to detail on the decks in particular!

[Garmadon]

1 hour ago, Flavius Gratian said:

I agree that I probably went a little overboard with the Diligence's flag. I don't actually know, but given that they can hold up the sail against the wind I don't think it's a problem. And I from the pictures I've seen that's how, at least the British navy, keept their flags.

Hehe, I was actually thinking purely in terms of the weight of the plastic   I'm fairly sure a real flag would be no problem, but I was wondering if this flag could be built in bricks and kept up there without tearing the whole mast out 

[Bodi]

Really nice ships, great shapes, are their decks tiled or made from bricks? 

2 hours ago, Professor Thaum said:

Away Satan, Away ! 

 

I will start an exorcism ritual searching to free Kolonial Beamter whereby you're possessed !

"Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come.... "

 

/throw some holy water

You are right, Vade retro, Satanas! 

[Darnok]

7 minutes ago, Garmadon said:

Hehe, I was actually thinking purely in terms of the weight of the plastic   I'm fairly sure a real flag would be no problem, but I was wondering if this flag could be built in bricks and kept up there without tearing the whole mast out 

The whole cosntruction would fall apart if we are talking real bricks. Assuming you can build those plate-sails by using added hinges or holding them in place by strings, those masts would still never hold their weight. I think the flag should be the least of the concerns here.

[Fraunces]

17 hours ago, Flavius Gratian said:

Thanks very much! I hope they will serve well, just don't get any Sea Rats in their way !

18 hours ago, Professor Thaum said:

Let's hope they do run into some real men to prove their worth (I mean it as a BoBS Sail tournament ofcourse), we just need a neutral town named 'Kessel' 

[Roadmonkeytj]

Great ships indeed great presentation as well I love slot of aspects...  You mentioned custom decals in ldd/bluerender did I miss these or did you exclude them?