Captain Green Hair Posted July 8, 2012 Hey guys, I want to share my Dutch Tjalk with you. Once finished this ship will go in the canals of my Greenville layout. I was much inspired by the wonderful works of Konajra, to make some other ships. This type of ship emerged around the second half of the 19th century, the first ones were made from wood. Around the turn of the 19th century, they would be made out of Iron. Still many of these ships can be found in Holland, some still are used as professional cargo boats, others as house boats. There are a variety of Tjalks, this would be a ''Groninger'' type. My model is an Iron Tjalk, and it is just about minifig scale. All rigging and yards are functional as you can see in the pictures, so with no further ado: C&C is much appreciated, especially on my mast and yard system as I think it can be refined. Thank you for watching! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Brick Wright Posted July 8, 2012 I had no idea what a tjalk was so I googled it Will it be having a gank (I have absolutely no idea if this is the technical name for that yard on this ship, I mean this)? Else, how would you attach the spanker sail? My favourite part: I like very much all the tiling, it look fantastic. Are you using any ref-pic? I would like to take a look at it if possible I would point this and that but I am not very sure of how if I am correct, so I'll just point one thing out: if the boom is "locked" in that snotted half-circle it wouldn't allow for much rotation would it? Besides that all the issue is in the masts as you said, I guess: that black cone looks a little off, as the passage between 2 studs wide mast to 1 stud wide. Perhaps using a prefab mast piece is an option? I don't know. I love it, as if the colourscheme wasn't enough the hull-brick-built-thing is perfect, great shape Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted July 8, 2012 Excellent job of boat building 'Captain Green Hair', wonderful brick-built haul and the finer details as well like 'Frank Brick Wright' pointed out. Brick On ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferrik Posted July 9, 2012 I love the detail especially the cabin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoexbroe Posted July 9, 2012 It´s really lovely, with some very fine building-skills. The colours are also delightful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legonardo Posted July 9, 2012 Very nice, although I am not at all familiar with this type of vessel I think it looks excellent. ~Legonardo~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted July 9, 2012 Great colorscheme and I like that you did a brick built hull Looks like a great display model Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konajra Posted July 9, 2012 It is a nice model. Well done on the colorscheme and the hull. it has the right shape. great work on the rudder too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincent Kessels Posted July 10, 2012 That is a great Tjalk! You captured the rounded shape and the folding mast perfectly. And the colors are beautiful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted July 12, 2012 Thanks everyone! I had no idea what a tjalk was so I googled it Will it be having a gank (I have absolutely no idea if this is the technical name for that yard on this ship, I mean this)? Else, how would you attach the spanker sail? Yeas that is the basic system. I like very much all the tiling, it look fantastic. Are you using any ref-pic? I would like to take a look at it if possible I would point this and that but I am not very sure of how if I am correct, so I'll just point one thing out: if the boom is "locked" in that snotted half-circle it wouldn't allow for much rotation would it? Besides that all the issue is in the masts as you said, I guess: that black cone looks a little off, as the passage between 2 studs wide mast to 1 stud wide. Perhaps using a prefab mast piece is an option? I don't know. I love it, as if the colourscheme wasn't enough the hull-brick-built-thing is perfect, great shape I've used many reference pictures and picked the details I liked. So basically this is a ''imaginative'' model. The boom is locked because it is in resting position. Under sail it would be hoisted just above everything else. The black cone may look off, but I haven't figured a better way to make the mast yet. It needs to be wood, so a prefab one is no option here. I could snot it with tiles, but that is so damn not sturdy IMO. I really like the medium blue + it is somewhat affordable. Thanks again, I'll update when she's finished! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capn Frank Posted July 12, 2012 Your vessel is coming along very nicely Cap'n. I really like the light blue. How come there aren't any cannons on this vessel? It's too bad these don't come in reddish-brown. I'd prefer those over the 1x1 round bricks stacked on top of each other. I'm not liking the transition from a 2 stud diameter to a 1 stud on mast. Do you think hockey pucks stacked would look better than the 2x2 cone brick? I really can't think of anything better to use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted July 12, 2012 Your vessel is coming along very nicely Cap'n. I really like the light blue. How come there aren't any cannons on this vessel? Thanks! Cannons were obsolete at that time, the industrial revolution was more important. It's too bad these don't come in reddish-brown. I'd prefer those over the 1x1 round bricks stacked on top of each other. What 1x1 round bricks? The one on top of the mast you mean? The rest is all axle joiners. I'm not liking the transition from a 2 stud diameter to a 1 stud on mast. Do you think hockey pucks stacked would look better than the 2x2 cone brick? I really can't think of anything better to use. That's actually a great idea, I'll be sure to try it. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KotZ Posted July 13, 2012 I agree with Phred, there should be cannons! On a serious note, it's looking very good. I like the color scheme of it. And if I can ask, what doesPhred mean on hockey pucks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capn Frank Posted July 13, 2012 ...And if I can ask, what doesPhred mean on hockey pucks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted July 17, 2012 Hmm, those appear to be wider then 2 studs, so that is not the solution to fix the from 2 to 1 stud mast issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeepLeft Posted July 18, 2012 Very nice design,I would love to see it in the canal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted August 12, 2012 Very nice design,I would love to see it in the canal. Thanks, you sort of can see it in the canal here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy Posted August 20, 2012 That is a really beautiful boat! I love it. As for the mast, my two cents would be to stack smooth tires on a pin for transition, instead of the cone brick, such as: Kind regards, Teddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bonaparte Posted November 1, 2012 Seems I never commented on this superb ship. There are almost no stubs visible, everything is nicely tiled, making the ship look like a very realist model. Colors, shape of the hull, deck details (the cabin ) are all spot on as can be expected from someone like Captain Green Hair. This one would look good in a town layout at some LEGO event Did you already finish it by now (add sails to the ship)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomdobs55 Posted November 2, 2012 Wow very nice. My bad on being late to the party on this one. Love all the colors and all the tiling. There doesn't seem to be nearly enough town/city boat MOCs on here...maybe I should build one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
