Horry

Oh yes, figurhead! But now we need a wooden torso! Thanks for the review

A few weeks ago I started a LDD-Sci-Fi comic (Comic). In order to get the right feeling for designing the "Raptor" fighter that is introduced in the lates chapter, I tried to to its predecessors, too. While they are certainly not the most skilled work done around here I would like to hear from you whether the design evolution is comprehensible to you. MSD 01 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr MSD 02 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr MSD 03 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr MSD 04 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr MSD 05 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr MSD 06 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr MSD 07 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr MSD 08 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr

Dear folks, I had some nasty days with my masts and now I have the correct heights and positions and they are stable. There's still room for improvement, though. I will try to add tapered mast pieces the higher it gets. And then, then there will be the dreaded rigging! Masts 4.0 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr Bow 4.5 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr Deck 4.0 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr Deck 4.0 1 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr

300, that's an impressive number(and an impressive picture)! What you are lookin' for is a ship "en flute" if i am not mistaken. That is the name for ships from frigates up to ships of the line where all cannons have been removed in order to be light enough and to have enough space to carry vast numbers of soldiers and/or equipment to set up a beachhead. In the times of the redcoats there were no designated troop transport vessels. A ship "en flute" would be accompanied by at least a squadron of ships o' war (normally a ship of the line, at least two frigates and a brig, better three frigates). So you're lookin' for a frigate refitted to serve transport duties.

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yes, I used a spray flask. Afterwards I put it on the balcony into the sun and it needed about two seconds to get dry again I thought it would be nice to build something pirates-related that is not supposed to be in the Caribbean.

What a frustration that was... turned out that the package anounced by my girlfriend turned out to be something completely else. No mast pieces there, yet. So I did the interior during the last days. Here it is. I am also pleased to announce that the bow is finally finished. I used some old oranges-nets to build some anti-boarding nets that are retractable and I constructed a gooseneck for the spanker boom that I like alot because it actually does what it is supposed to do. As you can see the ship is divided into three sections that can be easily put together. Stern Section 1 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr Captain's Cabin 1 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr Main Section 2 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr Bow Section 1 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr Sections 1 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr Bow 4.0 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr More pictures on flickr.

That is a very nice MOC. I especially like the splashin' water effects done with the transparent cheese bricks.

I think the other blog-pirates will envy you for doin' this. Good Lord, this is one of the most epic MOCs in the classic pirates section I've seen so far. You don't need the minifigs to get into imagining a story, it pops right outta your head... Indian colony, jungle behind, gouvernor that is dreamin' of hunting elephants all the time...

Hello again, When I re-organised my bricks yesterday night, I had the idea to toy a bit with those old Lego-castle elements. This is what I finished three O'clock in the mornin': The old shore battery of St. Henrietta, a fictional small island in the Atlantic Ocean. It is about 150 years old and has seen better days. The island is a frequent venue of the HMS Centaur while patroling the ocean and scouting for pirates, Frenchmen and other dodgy folks. It is manned by a small group of British soldiers and guard the bay with the harbour. Nothin' special but it was fun buildin' it and I thought I'd share it with you. The design is quite boxy but that's intentional this time as shore batteries of that time tended to be build as stable as possible. St. Henrietta 01 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr St. Henrietta 02 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr St.Henrietta Storm von HMSCentaur auf Flickr St.Henrietta Storm 01 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr St.Henrietta Storm 02 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr St. Henrietta 03 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr

I just received my mast-bricks and will start building the thing together now. A question for you rigging experts: How long would you make the bowsprit? The vessel's hull has a length approximately 60cm, about the same as the main mast will be.

This is very nice! Would you show us how it looks the other way around, even if there's nothing there, yet? Or do you want to wait until it is finsished? Also: happy Easter! (for whom it may concern )

You might want to read the index of tutorials for taking and posting pictures. Helped me alot! Index

thanks! I am workin' on a skylight right now and I already ordered 20 black flags Ad yes, the lanterns are placeholders indeed. Still considering different options for them, though. I added some closeups of the swivel guns. I had to bring me to do it but the stairs a gone now. There's a ladderway goin' down now. One question for both of you: By movin' the ladders did you mean the Jacob's ladder? The overhanging thing was just there in order to hold some threads while preparing the hammocks that you'll see now: hammock for the crew, an idea of my girlfriend who made these as a premature easter present. I love them! drums von HMSCentaur auf Flickr Swivel guns von HMSCentaur auf Flickr

Now, folks. Before I begin working on the sails and the rigging (just ordered loads of 2x2 round bricks for the new masts, the standard masts are just not suited for doin' an accurate heigth), there is one last chance to tell me to break the hull down and do it completely different. Here is the hull so far, exluding some minor corrections. I'd like to get some comments on the changes. Hull 3.5 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr Stern 3.5 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr Deck 3.5 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr

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This is brilliant! I just love the round battery tower and the derrick-tower at the pier. If this was a buyable set, I'd be tempted to buy the first set in 14 years.

change the position as in swapping the positions? Because that would mean realigning the lower deck and the battery deck as well as there is a ladderway to the lower deck. But I could use a mast piece with a 2 studs x 2 studs base to position the mizzen mast a bit more astern. I agree on the window and the curve. Both issues have been mercilessly dealt with And now there is a gunport more. Now I will get to narrowing down the poopdeck a bit more. Thank you both for your feedback!

Well, my name comes from the Hornblower-books. His first wife, Maria Mason, always called Hornblower Horry (from his first name Horatio).I always thought that her later fate was an unfair one and that despite her lack of intelligence she was a brave and very loyal soul. So I decided to use that name to give her some kudos.

Thank you for your comments so far. I have been building for a bit now and I would like to present the new hull to you. I tried to improve on the hull-line and utilised the technique described by Captain Green Hair to give the curve a smoother look. Additionally, I narrowed down the stern again and gave it more curve. I'd really like to know what you're thinking about this: Hull 2 3.0 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr Hull 3.0 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr Detail 3.0 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr Stern 3.0 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr Bow 3.0 von HMSCentaur auf Flickr

The idea of rebuilding a vessel from jungle-parts is really cool. You might say as this was a pirate ship before it also had a pirate crew. This might explain the lack of a shipwright (or at least a properly trained one) and therefore why they have to go with a ship like this now. Some of the parts of the ship look a bit fragile to me. If I would have to build a ship that I'll have to use on open seas I would try to provide winds and water with less target and add some more braces. But if realistic approaches are not your primary goal for this MOC I say scrap my suggestions, you're on the right track

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You can't really see much of the vessel herself there. But I like the idea of the sails bein' made from palm-leafs.

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No, I think that colour is intentional. At least the replica vessel HMS Surprise (aka Rose) is painted in a dark, greenish blue. Before the battle of Trafalgar, the Royal Navy ships didn't all use the yellow-black-colour-scheme. In fact, the "Nelson Chequer" was mainly used by Nelson to distinguish ships under his command from that of other fleets or the enemy's vessels. If I remember correctly, it was the decision of the fleet commander or the vessel's captain what colours to use on the vessels. Some captains spent more money on decorating their vessels than on their food.