The Reader Posted May 2 (edited) Nothing great, just a small MOC - when I saw the classic boathull in white for the first time I knew I had to use it as a little river steamer. So I built the African Queen piloted by Humphrey Breese. I hope you like it. Critics and comments are welcome! Background story to Humprey Breese: Edited May 3 by The Reader Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slegengr Posted May 3 Very nice, @The Reader! I also noticed that white hull piece in the new Animal Crossing sets and planned to make a similar small steamer like yours. Your African Queen is reminiscent of one of my favorite sets, the Adventurers set 7410 Jungle River. The boiler and stack are well designed and a nice upgrade from the 7410 set. The top of the stack looks great with the inverted cone over the 1x1 round tile with bar/pin holder. I like the inclusion of the gauge and handwheel, both as a reference to a real boiler and a reference to original Adventurers steamer sets. The fully supported awning covering the stern of the boat is more ideal than just the windshield on the 7410 set. Adding a bench at the stern is also an excellent upgrade. I also really like your choices for the minifigure in all aspects. This guy would make a great companion to or updated version of Gabarro, though he would need a blue bandana to really be a Gabarro update, in my opinion (at least a bandana of any color). All-in-all, I think you did a great job with such relatively small space and number of pieces! The only thing missing is a few 1x1 tiles or plates for coal in the barrel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Reader Posted May 3 (edited) @SlegengrThank you very much for your kind words and your detailed feedback. Yes, it's quite difficult to fit details in that small boathull. I know that some guys over in the Pirates forum make great sailing vessels with that boathull but steamers are seldom. TLG did only rowing vessels, a few sailing vessels and the flying boat in set 6494 "Mystic Mountain Time Lab" - and the aforementioned set 7410 which is apparently the only steamer with that boathull made by TLG. I love set 7410 but the boiler and stack are a bit massive and lack details. I will try the bandana for Humphrey and I will add some black 1x1 plates. Actually inside the black "post box" aka the boiler are some trans red 1x1 round plates as fire. So thanks again! Edited May 3 by The Reader Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slegengr Posted May 3 2 hours ago, The Reader said: < Actually inside the black "post box" aka the boiler are some trans red 1x1 round plates as fire. > Excellent! A stock of coal yet to be burned would really complete this steamer. ...Now if there were just a simple way to use a light brick to give real glow inside the furnace of the boiler... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Reader Posted May 5 On 5/4/2024 at 12:57 AM, Slegengr said: a light brick to give real glow inside the furnace of the boiler Hm, that's a task for the next MOC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifeinplastic Posted May 5 Another great build - would love to see some of the new crocodiles to add some further danger! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feuer Zug Posted May 6 Nicely done. As you mentioned, putting all the details into a small boat hull is hard. Kudos on making it work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Reader Posted May 6 @lifeinplastic Thanks - and sorry, I forgot the crocodiles when I took the photos. @Feuer Zug Thanks a lot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
