Legostone Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) Hello, I've not shown a vessel here in forever. How about a Frigate? Started in early 2019, this ship stood on my shelf unfinished for almost 2 years at this point. I finally decided to complete the rigging and add the missing sails the last couple weeks. I think this might be my most elaborate rigging job yet, hope it shows! La Flora is inspired by mid 18th century french frigates. First started but abandoned by Captain Green Hair, I purchased the parts from him and tried to stay close to the initial idea. Sails are old curtains, coloured with coffee. Not a single reddish brown piece was used in this ship. Ratlines are glued. No time for long description, here are the pics! Extra thanks to Sebeus, Kabel and Captain Green Hair for their quick feedback whenever needed! Edited May 11, 2021 by JintaiZ Updated title Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PxChris Posted May 11, 2021 Beautiful rigging and sail work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Thaum Posted May 11, 2021 Oh, another one with the @Legostone touch. Great rigging ! I love the bow and the rear castle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted May 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Legostone said: I've not shown a vessel here in forever. How about a Frigate? Frigates are very welcome in these waters! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Thaum Posted May 11, 2021 Just now, Mister Phes said: Frigates are very welcome in these waters! Agreed, especially on the frontpage too : Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Edward Posted May 11, 2021 Brings back that nostalgia factor! Reminds me a bit of Captain Greenhair's tutorial on how to build a frigate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legostone Posted May 11, 2021 1 hour ago, PxChris said: Beautiful rigging and sail work! Thank you! 55 minutes ago, Professor Thaum said: Oh, another one with the @Legostone touch. Great rigging ! I love the bow and the rear castle. Thanks! Also thanks for the Frontpage! 45 minutes ago, Mister Phes said: Frigates are very welcome in these waters! Well, maybe I need to see about more then... 3 minutes ago, Captain Edward said: Brings back that nostalgia factor! Reminds me a bit of Captain Greenhair's tutorial on how to build a frigate. There is a lot of techniques from that tutorial still in this one, and to top it off I'm pretty sure it is the original hull from the tutorial - @Captain Green Hair would have to confirm that though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted May 11, 2021 5 minutes ago, Captain Edward said: Brings back that nostalgia factor! Reminds me a bit of Captain Greenhair's tutorial on how to build a frigate. @Captain Green Hair is an nostalgia act, after all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garmadon Posted May 11, 2021 That is some fantastic rigging and hull work, mate, great to see another ship from you! The golden bits and details (especially in the bow) are excellent too! Awesome stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wellesley Posted May 11, 2021 Always a pleasure to see a frigate. Great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Count Vroskri Posted May 11, 2021 This is terrific! I love it, keep up the good work! Maybe I'll find time to get off my butt and finish my frigate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOD Posted May 11, 2021 Very beautiful and elaborately built ship! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caiman0637 Posted May 11, 2021 Woah, it's beautiful! Excellent job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted May 12, 2021 Its great LS hasn't lost his touch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tezclatipoca Posted May 12, 2021 I am glad to see you're still building ships ! Excellent one ! You didn't lost your skills during all that time ! Congrats for the FP and happy to see you posting in EB again ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebeus I Posted May 12, 2021 She's a beauty, that's for sure. There's really nothing to criticize, except maybe that little area where the galleries merge with the broadside, I hadn't noticed that earlier (so it's really nitpicking now), the pearl gold directly on the yellow is in great contrast to that over the black of the galleries. It kind of breaks the whole of the galleries I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickander Brickumnus Posted May 12, 2021 On 5/11/2021 at 4:02 PM, Legostone said: Hello, I've not shown a vessel here in forever. How about a Frigate? We love frigates! They're fast and deadly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoertebricker Posted May 16, 2021 Great work, love the old brown! The only thin I am missing is a pic with the gun port open to have a broadside ready to shoot! The sail and rigging is very well done, probably you should add an self made flag,too. Then there will be no trouble between bluecoats and armada! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JintaiZ Posted May 17, 2021 What a beauty! Check it out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted May 23, 2021 Ship ship hooray! And congratulations for being front-paged! A worthy entry indeed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supersick_ Posted May 24, 2021 On 5/12/2021 at 4:03 AM, Sebeus I said: She's a beauty, that's for sure. There's really nothing to criticize, except maybe that little area where the galleries merge with the broadside, I hadn't noticed that earlier (so it's really nitpicking now), the pearl gold directly on the yellow is in great contrast to that over the black of the galleries. It kind of breaks the whole of the galleries I think. Agreed about the small nitpick - either remove the offending upper gold flourish or scrap the aftermost gun port and bring some black forward to “blend” the gallery in with the sides. She’s a beautiful build, really well done. Love to see the various frigates, especially since real life had so many different designs as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
