Capt Wolf Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) After losing his first command in a hurricane, Captain Philip Janszen did not expect that an assignment to a larger ship was in his immediate future. But Anthony Crol, his first mate, apparently had friends in high places (did he know someone in the Fontonajo family?) and secured them command of the Class 4 Far Horizon. Janszen was still in Port Raleigh after their rescue, but Crol and the rest of the crew of the Lady of Madrice were now in Nova Terreli to prepare the Far Horizon to sail at the end of the month. Anchored in the harbor, the Far Horizon was quite a sight for Crol. Four cannons per broadside, with two sizable swivel guns on the bow. She was said to be a fast ship, and Crol looked forward to seeing her at sail. But for now he must make do with making sure the ship is properly provisioned and that all cargo is stored properly below deck. * * * * * I built this ship at the same time as I built the Heart of Eslandia, so it does not feature any of the lessons learned from that build. Furthermore, it was designed to be a bit sturdier and more “playable.” The head rails are less realistic and more like some of the early official Lego ships. A ship of this era would not have a wheel on the quarterdeck, but rather a whipstaff or tiller below deck, but a wheel above deck is the better play option. The stern does hinge down for access to the captain’s cabin, but it is not detailed. Edited May 22, 2016 by Capt Wolf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacob Nion Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) The head rails are less realistic and more like some of the early official Lego ships. A ship of this era would not have a wheel on the quarterdeck, but rather a whipstaff or tiller below deck, but a wheel above deck is the better play option. The stern does hinge down for access to the captain’s cabin, but it is not detailed. I'm always a fan of playable design. That keeps the spirit of the Lego pirates line alive. And since BoBS takes place in a fantasy world after all I don't why we should be obliged to historical accuracy. In lego scale I think this vessel is large enough to be suitable for a steering wheel. The ship itself is wonderful to look at. While it's not as impressive as the Heart of Eslandia, I really like that it looks like an escort ship of the larger galleon. Together they must be an impressive appearance. The brick built Eslandola emblem on the stern is fantastic. Edited May 22, 2016 by Jacob Nion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusV Posted May 22, 2016 A very impressive ship with a marvellous colour-scheme! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted May 22, 2016 This is a very nice ship in which the sloped pieces work wonders! Also the colors and the design are top notch. Overall definitely a design i would like to try some day. What strikes me as odd though is the lack of windows at the stern since it leaves the ship "blind" in that direction. And the poor captain would be like living in a dungeon . But ofc that leaves more room for merchandise and thus money... Ah those Eslandolans... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phadeout Posted May 22, 2016 This is lovely, yes the Heart was a bit more polished but this has a real charm of its own. I wish it every luck on the Brick Seas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted May 22, 2016 Very playable fine shipship. I especially like the bow part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garmadon Posted May 23, 2016 Beautiful color-scheme on the ship, and excellent job overall! The rigging looks very good, and the entire ship has a kind of classic but still polished look that is really superb! Really, my one (and only) piece of advice would be the same as Blackdeathgr's - that is, the stern looks a bit odd without any windows at all - but excellent job once again, and I hope you will be able to get some very good runs with her! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Wolf Posted May 24, 2016 Thanks to everyone for the comments! Much appreciated! But I was surprised no one has commented on the brick-built sails. I'd appreciate some feedback on how they turned out. I'm always a fan of playable design. That keeps the spirit of the Lego pirates line alive. And since BoBS takes place in a fantasy world after all I don't why we should be obliged to historical accuracy. In lego scale I think this vessel is large enough to be suitable for a steering wheel. The ship itself is wonderful to look at. While it's not as impressive as the Heart of Eslandia, I really like that it looks like an escort ship of the larger galleon. Together they must be an impressive appearance. The brick built Eslandola emblem on the stern is fantastic. Thanks! At some point in the future I hope to have occasion to photograph the two ships together. And thanks for the comments on the stern emblem! I was happy with how that came out. A very impressive ship with a marvellous colour-scheme! Thanks! I much prefer this color scheme to that of the HoE. This is a very nice ship in which the sloped pieces work wonders! Also the colors and the design are top notch. Overall definitely a design i would like to try some day. What strikes me as odd though is the lack of windows at the stern since it leaves the ship "blind" in that direction. And the poor captain would be like living in a dungeon . But ofc that leaves more room for merchandise and thus money... Ah those Eslandolans... Thanks! Regarding the lack of stern windows, I just remember needing the space to present the crossed anchors emblem. But I should have come up with something so the captain doesn't need to spend all his time on deck. This is lovely, yes the Heart was a bit more polished but this has a real charm of its own. I wish it every luck on the Brick Seas. Thanks. You're right that the HoE came out a little better, but I'm still partial to this one for some reason. The photos don't do it justice. I'll have to break out the sails for it at some point. Beautiful ship! Thanks! Very playable fine ship. I especially like the bow part. Thanks! Your builds often have a good playability quality about them, so I appreciate the comment! Beautiful color-scheme on the ship, and excellent job overall! The rigging looks very good, and the entire ship has a kind of classic but still polished look that is really superb! Really, my one (and only) piece of advice would be the same as Blackdeathgr's - that is, the stern looks a bit odd without any windows at all - but excellent job once again, and I hope you will be able to get some very good runs with her! Thanks. That classic-but-polished feel was the effect I was going for when I built her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted May 25, 2016 The Eslandola symbol on the stern was one of the first things to catch my eye here, a very nice touch! The shaping in general looks really good! ... no one has commented on the brick-built sails. I'd appreciate some feedback on how they turned out.... Those turned out really well; the curves are great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted May 26, 2016 Nice job. Color selection is good. With low gun ports, you'll have to be careful when firing guns under swell conditions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bregir Posted May 28, 2016 Another beauty by Captain Wolf! I really like your vessels, and how they depict the workhorses of an earlier age. As the heart of Eslandia, she has som very pretty curves, and the rigging is very nice too, and fitting for the ship type. I do agree that the lack of stern windows is a bit odd, but overall, I shall be happy to bid on her, should she be taken during the MRCA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolonialbeamter Posted May 28, 2016 Capt, this is a very fine vessel. I was all ahhhh and ohhhh when I saw her first. Nice shape, great colors, love the stern design. Simplistic design, sturdy looking, with a fascinating touch of 'officialness' - If Lego ever releases a treasure ship, I hope it looks like this Keep up the good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Wolf Posted May 29, 2016 Another beauty by Captain Wolf! I really like your vessels, and how they depict the workhorses of an earlier age. As the heart of Eslandia, she has som very pretty curves, and the rigging is very nice too, and fitting for the ship type. I do agree that the lack of stern windows is a bit odd, but overall, I shall be happy to bid on her, should she be taken during the MRCA! Thanks! I enjoy the challenge of creating curves out of square bricks, and I have a fondness for the early ships. But if I lose this one in the MRCA, I may have to turn pirate to get her back! Capt, this is a very fine vessel. I was all ahhhh and ohhhh when I saw her first. Nice shape, great colors, love the stern design. Simplistic design, sturdy looking, with a fascinating touch of 'officialness' - If Lego ever releases a treasure ship, I hope it looks like this Keep up the good work! Thank you! It means a lot coming from somebody who creates such beautiful ships. If only I could build them in real bricks half as fast as you do digitally! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wout1988 Posted May 29, 2016 Nice vessel and good color scheme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
