Hammerhand Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) Second Edit: This is a WIP, as suggested by Kabel. Here's my (first) entry for the Naval Arms Race challenge, the warship The Sea Bull. I think it would probably be a carrack... Main view - Rear View - Side - Below deck - And there you have it. Edit to add progress pics - Edited June 26, 2014 by Hammerhand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Carson Haupt- Posted March 11, 2014 Very nice! I like the use of palisade bricks, and the crows nest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kabel Posted March 11, 2014 Looking pretty good already. But you might want to keep this a wip so you can work in some improvements. So for a carrack, you would have to increase the lenght of the poopdeck to almost the mainmast. The shape would be alright for a cog, but then you would have to remove the other two masts. One more thing abou the main mast, it's usually as tall as the ship's overall lenght. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUtilityBelt Posted March 11, 2014 So for a carrack, you would have to increase the lenght of the poopdeck to almost the mainmast. Hahahaha! You said poopdeck! Nice build Hammer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MKJoshA Posted March 11, 2014 This is a great first entry! I love the veggies. Don't want your sailors to get scurvy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerhand Posted March 11, 2014 Very nice! I like the use of palisade bricks, and the crows nest. Thank you. I used most of my brown brick supply, so I had to get creative. Looking pretty good already. But you might want to keep this a wip so you can work in some improvements. So for a carrack, you would have to increase the lenght of the poopdeck to almost the mainmast. The shape would be alright for a cog, but then you would have to remove the other two masts. One more thing abou the main mast, it's usually as tall as the ship's overall lenght. Thanks for the advice Kabel. I edited the first post to add that this is a WIP. There's always room for improvements. Hahahaha! You said poopdeck! Nice build Hammer. Thanks. I see you're not a sailor... This is a great first entry! I love the veggies. Don't want your sailors to get scurvy. Yup, gotta keep 'em healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kabel Posted March 11, 2014 Hahahaha! You said poopdeck! Yes kiddo, I did say Poop Deck! If I were you, I'd make sure people in an AFOL forum do not nessecarily notice that I was below the age EB says you should have in order to participate here! @Hammerhand: I changed the topic for you. You just say when you are done for good, and I'll remove the WIP again. Keep up the good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunman Posted March 11, 2014 Nice ship Hammerhand! I like the anchor and the "cellar" at the bottom. Nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gideon Posted March 11, 2014 Very nice ship! I agree with Kabel however that the mast looks a bit short. Looking forward to see the evolution of this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerhand Posted March 11, 2014 Thank you Gunman and Gideon. Hopefully I'll have some progress pics up in not to long. And thanks for changing the topic Kabel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HammerBro Posted March 11, 2014 Looking good! Great job with all the angles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomsche Posted March 11, 2014 That`s a very nice ship! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted March 13, 2014 Looking good so far, I like all the interiors you included Clever anchor design too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerhand Posted March 13, 2014 Thank you Soccerkid. I considered turning the anchor around to be more like the medieval anchor here, but it looked a little odd, so I made it like the classic anchor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Architect Posted March 14, 2014 Coming along really well Hammer! Looking forward to seeing it finished. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUtilityBelt Posted March 19, 2014 I love this entry, But i do not think that there would be a fireplace ( but then again I'm not a sailor ) below decks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerhand Posted March 19, 2014 Thanks The Architect and TheUtilityBelt32. About the oven, actually there were fire pits/oven on ships. They usually covered the ground around it with wet sand though, or in my case, a thin brick layer to protect from sparks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUtilityBelt Posted March 19, 2014 Oh. In that case it's a good fireplace\oven! I might put one in my ship! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerhand Posted March 20, 2014 Yesterday I did a major overhaul on The Sea Bull, so it looks quite a bit different. I decided I was unhappy with how the stern and the prow looked, so I renovated a bit. I also took the suggestions I was given about the mast etc., so hopefully I'll be able to post a progress pic sometime soon. Plus I've got an idea for a few more ships and the Dark times challenge... Time to kick some Drow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rogue Angel Posted March 23, 2014 I missed the initial version(s) of this ship, but it looks pretty spectacular now! I love all the details you put in to it, and the fact that it has a hold and captain's quarters. This is a beautiful ship and a great addition to Avalonia's navy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerhand Posted March 24, 2014 Added some progress pics. Any C&C on my changes are appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kabel Posted March 25, 2014 the stern and bow castle look really nice! Ecellent shape and interesting design. As for the mast, I'd stay with two by two round bricks. The four by four seem way too thick for a mast. You can actually stabilize the mast if you include a technic axle in it, like you can see here in my current wip: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mpoh98 Posted March 25, 2014 This is fantastic! I agree with Kabel, I think the 4x4 is a little big for a mast. Love the anchor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerhand Posted March 25, 2014 Thanks guys. I was thinking the same thing about the mast, I just wasn't sure. And that WIP looks really nice Kabel, I love your ships. Next time I make a ship I'm going to make it smaller, it's pretty hard to work with a big one like mine to get a decent shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
