Ross Fisher Posted April 14, 2019 (edited) A'chua hails from the New Haven seas, an area as-yet unmapped by westerners. He has always followed his thirst for exploring, with his small outrigger the perfect vessel for his needs. One day, when exploring islands to the West, he encountered an Oleonaise fishing vessel. While communication was not straightforward, the sailors were able to trade with A'Chua for valuable fruit. In thanks, they informed him of a sailing challenge on a nearby island, and even gave him a swatch of cloth, so that he could enter for Oleon. Class 1: R: 3 M: 5 G: 0 C: 0 $: 0 H: 1 Built and licensed Edited April 24, 2019 by Ross Fisher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Thaum Posted April 14, 2019 A clever one !! Made with two rowboats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ross Fisher Posted April 14, 2019 @Professor Thaum Thanks, it's based on a Christmas decoration I made two years ago. Flickr won't let me share the link right now, but when I get a chance, I'll do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted April 14, 2019 Although I don't particularly like the shape of a "two-rowboats-come together" vessels, yours is cleverly build with the connection point (stern to stern) nicely hidden so it's not obtrusive. I also love the use of the angry birds sail and the minifig (as always) ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ross Fisher Posted April 14, 2019 @blackdeathgr I understand why you wouldn't like it. The join can be hard to hide, but I think the net covers a multitude of sins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LM71Blackbird Posted April 14, 2019 Nicely done! Great idea to hide the ugly connection with the net. It makes the build flow nicely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ross Fisher Posted April 14, 2019 @LM71Blackbird Thanks! I feel like I could've come up with a better way of attaching the net, but this doesn't look terrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fraunces Posted April 15, 2019 Nice little boat, the stern is nice with the mini-minifig and the sail is also well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ross Fisher Posted April 15, 2019 @Fraunces Thanks! The miniminifig is supposed to be in the bows, though. A'chua himself is at the stern. Appreciate your point about the sail, though. Lego don't make it easy to attach items at 45° angles... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fraunces Posted April 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ross Fisher said: @Fraunces Thanks! The miniminifig is supposed to be in the bows, though. A'chua himself is at the stern. Appreciate your point about the sail, though. Lego don't make it easy to attach items at 45° angles... I meant the bow yes.. I know how hard sailmaking is and you did an excellent job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bregir Posted April 22, 2019 Cool to see a (well-made) native boat entering the race! I like how you have hidden the connection between the two prefabs. Technically, this would be an outrigger rather than a catamaran, but that is probably nitpicking ;) Well done and good luck in the race! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ross Fisher Posted April 22, 2019 @Bregir Thanks, what's the difference? Is it about the size of the hulls? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bregir Posted April 22, 2019 11 minutes ago, Ross Fisher said: @Bregir Thanks, what's the difference? Is it about the size of the hulls? Yes, more or less. A catamaran would have two equal or similar hulls side by side. And outrigger is a normal boat with an (well, yes...) outrigger to give added stability:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ross Fisher Posted April 22, 2019 @Bregir ah. I was thinking of a trimaran and working backwards, but thanks for the tip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ross Fisher Posted May 23, 2019 I think this boat has now won a BOBS card for finishing in the top 3 in its class. Since it has no cargo space and no guns, please can the card either rectify one of these things, or be transferable? It might be time for A'chua to settle down and have a family... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites