[MOC] 6277 Merchant cutter reimagined

[Supersick_]

9 hours ago, Samarth said:

I am proud to announce that I've completed the instructions and they're awaiting rebrickable approval! 

Awesome! Congrats dude. Can't wait to build her.

[Mister Phes]

15 hours ago, Samarth said:

I am proud to announce that I've completed the instructions and they're awaiting rebrickable approval! 

That's fantastic news!

But as for the sails... what if someone wants to recreate those?

[Samarth]

41 minutes ago, Mister Phes said:

That's fantastic news!

But as for the sails... what if someone wants to recreate those?

The sail plan and masts are a direct lift from the official instructions in 6277 and can be made by following the instructions there. Only the hull is custom. No other mods needed! 

As for replica sails, as you know, there are many options on the aftermarket. I've used Tim Begovic's sails myself. 

When I get some time I'll make updated masts with new pieces, the main problem is the mast height of the new masts is not the same as the old ones, I'll need to do some real life prototyping to see what works best with the sails. 

 

Thank you @PxChris and @Supersick_ for your kind words and encouragement. 

Edited Saturday at 06:36 AM by Samarth

[Mister Phes]

6 minutes ago, Samarth said:

As for replica sails, as you know, there are many options on the aftermarket. I've used Tim Begovic's sails myself. 

How does someone contact Tim if they'd like to purchase his replica sails?

[Samarth]

15 minutes ago, Mister Phes said:

How does someone contact Tim if they'd like to purchase his replica sails?

He's there in all the groups, but oddly he hasn't been replying to my tags. Maybe he's not active anymore? Perhaps I should message him. 

[Mister Phes]

2 minutes ago, Samarth said:

He's there in all the groups, but oddly he hasn't been replying to my tags. Maybe he's not active anymore? Perhaps I should message him. 

It would be great if we had a more direct contact rather than having to rely on tagging him on Facebook.

Does he have a website or Instagram profile?

[Samarth]

8 minutes ago, Mister Phes said:

It would be great if we had a more direct contact rather than having to rely on tagging him on Facebook.

Does he have a website or Instagram profile?

Not that I know of. I'd straight up bought them directly off of FB on trust. He's quite a bit cheaper than okbrickworks, as I recall. 

[Mister Phes]

48 minutes ago, Samarth said:

Not that I know of. I'd straight up bought them directly off of FB on trust. He's quite a bit cheaper than okbrickworks, as I recall. 

If you happen to get in contact with him, it may be beneficial to ask for a more solid form of contact.

It would be great to recommend someone like him in conjunction with ReBrickable designs.

But we can only do that, if he can be reliably contacted.

[Samarth]

And we are live!! 

https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-146013/SamarthMoray/6277-merchants-cutter-remagined/#details

[custombrickstim]

Hi Guys,

im the one who made the custom sails, you can check my new post & let me know if you have any questions :)

 

 

 

[Samarth]

10 minutes ago, custombrickstim said:

Hi Guys,

im the one who made the custom sails, you can check my new post & let me know if you have any questions :)

 

 

 

Welcome to the forum Tim! 

[Mister Phes]

On 4/23/2023 at 12:10 AM, Samarth said:

Welcome to the forum Tim! 

Also, there's Towarzysz Klocek who appears to be in the business and has a Facebook Page name Sails and Fabrics for LEGO sets