Captain Green Hair

Yargh! Err... I mean hi all! In this topic I will show and tell about my new ship model, a 1:45 scale model of the VOC ship ''Halve Maen'' which was build in 1606 (approximately, nobody knows exact). The ship is only 25,7 meters long and 5,3 meters wide. I choose this ship since it is quite doable in minifig scale. The model is based on the replica ship that docks in Hoorn, Holland. She can be visited, here is the website. History Originally she was launched as a yacht, but in 1609 she was commissioned by the VOC for a new endeavour. The VOC asked English explorer Henry Hudson to find a new shipping route to the east Indies. This was quite a daring voyage with such a smal ship and a crew of just 16 men. Well instead of finding the Indies, he actually found New York and the rest is history. After this famous voyage she was put into battle in the Indies, she actually fought several battles. and was eventually shot on fire and sunk in 1618 on the coast of Jakarta Indonesia. If you'd like to read more about the history you can do so here and here. The replica today The existing replica was build in 1988, after the first replica burned down in 1934. She was build in Albany, New York. Research was far better for this second replica and she shows great difference from the first replica. I believe the second replica to be more accurate, so I took her as example. However not much is known about the 1606 original, there are no plans, except for some old drawings. I took the colour scheme they first used, she is different today. I did not make the red/white stripes, they don't seem very realistic to me. And a cut through whis gives a good view of how small this ship actually was: Well without further ado, I give you my model: And at a slightly different angle: A bit closer with the gunports closed: A detail shot of the hull construction: I took the lion design of my Prins Willim, just had to downsize it a bit. I also really like the construction of the galleon, the understructure and railings are exactly how they should be, with an open frame underneath: Another detail of the galleon, also showing the 2 access doors: Next is the stern, showing the weapon of Amsterdam, a moon and stars and a cabin window: A straight shot on the stern, showing the crazy curvature and the lanter which (I think) is Captain Braunsfeld's design: Next up a birds eye showing the detail of the masts, rigging and sails. Some of you have seen this model at the Eurobricks event, when she was about 95% complete. I told you I wanted to make printed flags, but a most of you liked the wavy flagpieces I had quickly put on better. This made me decide to make brick build flags. From bow to stern they are: Dutch flag, Flag of countship Holland, Flag of the Dutch republic, Flag of Amsterdam, Flag of the VOC. The Flag of the countship of Holland was the most difficult, it is a yellow flag with a red lion. If anybody can come up with a nicer design please tell me. A detail of the crow's nest: And a bit closer showing all the activity on deck: A view on the back of the ship. You can see the capstan and ship's bell. Underneath the bell was the ''steering cabin'' and you can se the first mate looking out over the ship: And here you can see the first mate in the cabin with the whipstick: Since everything is so small, I also had to design a very small dinghy: And small cannons: The hatches and part of the deck can be removed to show what is going on below deck, note the cannon ''tools'' on the wall: The anchors can actually be dropped, this is a new anchor design which is quite sturdy: In the first pictures you see the sails as they would be hoisted quickly, not in a neat manner. This makes the model look lively without distracting too much from the details. However, what is a ship without functional sails: And finally a shot which ook me way too much time to make, but I couldn't help myself but putting her in the water: That concludes it. I hope you like the model and my presentation. Thank you for reading, I look forward to your C&C!

That's awesome, I'd love an English copy, but I think I can manage in German. Your train models are awesome, thanks a lot for making instructions available on your website too!

You are well on your way! I do think the curve of the white stripe is a bit too heavy, I would try too make it slightly straighter.

I like the creativity in your vehicles, a daring undertaking in the somewhat fixed Lego world. You have a very distinct style, which is always a good thing. The scaling is also quite good, but I would try to close up some gaps here and there to make them look more whole. You can find the 33 degree slope in trans clear, in 2 wide and 3 wide. Perhaps that can help you with the windshields. But I'm not saying the black looks bad, I just prefer trans clear. Good luck on this venture, I look forward to see what your building future brings!

It's always god to have another Dutchman, welcome aboard!

Thank you all for the kind replies, I really appreciate it! Do you mean the tiles above the arches? They are attached on 1x1 bricks with a stud on the side over the arches. Thank you for pointing that out, I never thought about that. Prohibition has never been a thing in Europe I suppose. It's a good thing the Brewery is in Holland and build on my attic layout for that matter. The windows re more like a lot of BL orders, I don't own a single grand emporium. I think you mean the pearl gold plates which are supposed to be door knobs, but I see they seem a bit off in the picture. Maybe I'll think of something different, thank you for pointing it out.

It's really cool to see all these rare elements, it shows me what I can further collect. I'm lucky to own a few rare elements, all gotten from Lego or bought from Bricklink. So nothing illegal or fishy there. Thank you for sharing your collection!

Quite an interesting discussion! According to my calculations, if a minifig would be about 1.7 meters high, the scale would be 1:39. However I find that things tend to get too big in Lego in a lot of cases. This also has to do with minifigs indeed being a bit short and/or fat. For my latest model I used a scale of 1:45, as this seems more doable for future larger models I tend to keep. I use the scale just to get the big lines, the rest I do by eye. If it looks good with the figs, it is good!

That is all well build and pretty funny too. I think we should listen to the monkeys more often.

She has become a fine vessel, you really have a distinct own style which is always good!

Absolutely brilliant!

That is one beautiful frigate, the amount of detail you've crammed into her is amazing and the interior...wow. Top notch!

You've created a wonderful scene. I think I've never seen so many home maker figures together.

These are so creative and recognizable, well done!

The layout looks great! And big already! I'm happy to be a part of the next one!

Everything is awesome! I especially like your minifig scale buildings, very convincing and detailed. The interior of the theatre is also a great bonus! Thanks, now I want to make a theatre too.

Very nice and convincing model, top notch!

Really nice form for such a little ship, the amount of detail you crammed in is nice too! I also like your colour scheme, the red really stands out, though I don't really like the use of red stickers on the inside of the walls. It's a matter of personal taste I guess. The use of just plates for the decking is great too! You asked for feedback, so here are my observations: -The bowsprit is too thick and i don't like the visible studs and gap on the keel underneath it. -You speak of tumblehome, but I do not see any in this model, or am I mistaken? -I think the stern is a bit too angled and should be slightly more straight up and while at it, you might try to extend the yellow strip all the way to the back. -I don't like the green hatch, it is too obviously not attached in a proper way and the colour is just wrong. Perhaps you can use a new red or black hatch with clips and find a way to attach it. Well I don't have any more to ''nag'' about, your models are anyway quite nice regardless of my observations. Good luck on finishing her!

You have made a very creative architecture style, a very personal (signature) style I think. Well done!

And another behemoth, hats of to you sir! How many ships do you have at the moment? I spot a few other ones in the back as well.

Nice ship and the story in pictures really adds to your presentation! I like the creative use of different coloured bow pieces and the self made gun port hatches. Can we get an extra picture of the stern please?

Hello folks and welcome to the Greenville brewery company! A shot of the front: On the left side is the loading area, they never bothered to renew the delivery truck: I thought that shot would also look cool in b&w: On the right side is the chimney. I wanted a nice big industrial chimney not a faggy little one (pun intended). Next to the chimney is also an ex employee: The interior isn't elaborate, I just made some kettles, a bottle machine and a cool stove: Just enough to look like a brewery through the windows, I might expand it later: Last but not least a shot of the back of the building, which basically looks the same as the front but with a little corny bush on the back of the loading shed: I always wanted to do an industrial age industrial building, so what better then a brewery? I will adjust the pavement later when I finally fit it into my layout. The architecture was inspired by the buildings of the old ''westergasfabriek'' in my beloved city of Amsterdam. I hope you enjoy my build, I look forward to reading your C&C!

Wow, just wow! It is the ship you dream of as a child after a visit to the navy days! Again not just the scale is impressive, but also the amount of detail you have accomplished. The ship looks spot on. The ''classic'' building technique is nice and I really like the brick build ship number on the bow. The tug boats are just the icing, heck, most of us would be happy to just build a tug boat. Really impressive! I do wonder how you made the anchor chains, can you perhaps elaborate on those?

Very impressive! Not just the scale, but all the detail as well. I like the use of the ''classic'' building techniques and the dark blue hull and use of gold make this model really exquisite. Well done!

That looks great! The grounds, minifig posing and the forced perspective on the roof make this a masterpiece! That looks great! The grounds, minifig posing and the forced perspective on the roof make this a masterpiece!