Gilbert Despathens Posted May 29, 2014 The Mirror is my entry for the Avalonian warship category. Usually sited in misty weather around the Dark Isles, the ship is only visibly crewed by a lone knight in black and white. The only other figure ever to be seen on the Mirror is, of course, the one stationed right above the ram. Despite the strange nature of the ship, the pair of dark green hose wrapped around the rear mast-head prove that it is loyal to Avalonia. Full Ship My contribution to historical accuracy - rather than a wheel, a bar attached to the steering column (whipstaff) is used to control the rudder, which can be seen... ...here. This has to be one of the (if not the very) best ships I have ever made. There's an interesting story behind it, too. I was competing in a MOC-off against a guy on MOCpages where the objective was to show a sea battle. The weekend before the deadline came around, and I only had one ship. Then I saw a picture of the rival entry, and I decided that I needed to build a sixty-stud warship in the day and a half I had remaining... And I did. I'm only glad I didn't give myself more time to think, or I would have talked myself out of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Infernum Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) Ha, ha, where have I seen this before? I still love it Gilly! Edited May 29, 2014 by Infernum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Carson Haupt- Posted May 30, 2014 This is really nice! I like the detailing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Vladivus Posted May 30, 2014 That's cool! Love the colour scheme- unusual and striking! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MKJoshA Posted May 30, 2014 Very cool. I love how clean and neat it looks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emma Posted May 30, 2014 Great work! The white accents look really nice, and the figurehead design is excellent. The knight seems a bit lonely up there, though the desolate ship deck certainly lends an eerie feel to the build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
de Gothia Posted May 30, 2014 Great that you entered the ship! This is great and it has so many great solutions and details! Like the cmf stands! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted May 31, 2014 Excellent ship! The hull shape looks good and I like the black white color-scheme and decorations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas of Tortuga Posted May 31, 2014 Nice work! Are you planning on entering the longship, too, or is that too Mitgardian for your tastes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxim I Posted May 31, 2014 Nice ship!! It's an interesting way to make the hull, so congratz on that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scaevola Posted June 1, 2014 Nice, the ornamentation is great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunman Posted June 1, 2014 Hey nice use of the minifig bases :) I really like the decorations around the ship but the black statue/girl at the front the most! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe Posted June 2, 2014 Very spooky ship Gilbert! The brickbuilt hull has some lovely angles and the white detailling along the sides looks a treat too. The shaping is so nice, i really feel the lack of rigging to complete the ship. But this is very nice given the time constraints you were under! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerhand Posted June 2, 2014 Lovely shape and hull design! Pics are a bit dark and blurry though, but the ship looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rogue Angel Posted June 2, 2014 This is a beautiful ship, and a great support for Avalonia's fleet. I very much like the size and the unique style. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fanders Posted June 2, 2014 That is really nice. I wish I had enough black pieces to make a ship like that. WHat did you make the sails out of? Black construction paper? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
