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  1. BrickPerfection
    The vintage feel and sails really do give it an appeal. To me it feels like the flagship that Lego did never make back in the original, classic pirate days. Would be nice to compare to the comparatively smaller pirate ship maybe (which should really have been a sloop). Nice work!
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    I didn't know you could build a good-looking MOC frigate in just 18 hours, including custom rigging. Congrats on that! I really like the fact that you're building a fleet too :)
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    Hey folks, This creation was finished in 2012, among with the rest of my fleet of 8 vessels. 6 of these ships have been built in parallel using some exciting new techniques that I boldly labelled "nextgen" as it took build quality to a whole new level. Essential features are a innovative hull technique (that essentially show I could have done it without prefabs, retaining only the lower parts), complete accessible interior, and drastically improved sails and rigging. For some reasons I never posted any of these ships, so tonight I just took my smartphone and made a start. Concorde is a 32-gun Frigate which was modelled after French ships from roughly 1760-1780. The colour scheme, sail plan and size and gun count are roughly historically accurate. However, she still offers herself to all kinds of play and postures, because I believe a Lego creation should be good for more than just first looks. Enjoy!
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    All pictures are back! There are also more recent pictures of both Achille and the rest of my fleet available.
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    It's true, the pictures are gone. Unfortunately, may laptop was stolen a while back and with it all pictures that I had of the ships. Almost all pictures are back. The police also found my laptop. Currently the fleet is stored stored mostly in the basement, though I hope to be able to let is see the light of the day when I get the opportunity.
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    Well, what should I say? You've shown me some pictures while "Revenge" was still in progress, and even then it was already completely mind blowing, built rather as a ship model made with Lego bricks than a MOC. Now even though you finished it relatively fast, the rigging and sails absolutely live up to the superior standard you've set with the hull. They are really much alike those seen on high-quality ship models. This ship is a huge milestone not only as it is the first ambitious minifigure scale ship ever finished, but also the first ever Lego ship model. I have myself often thought of a technique using tiles to resemble the curved hull planks, but after some experimenting thought it to be impossible. Now you have proven that it is, even though it didn't allow for an interior; but I believe that is a small price to pay for such a marvelous outcome. Well done!
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    Hello everyone! Well it has (again) been a while since I've mentioned that my fleet is completed. Unfortunately I haven't found the time to take pictures until last weekend. I am however not quite as good at photographing and presenting my MOCs as I'd like to be (if anyone could give me a few hints how to arrange the setting, lighting and editing that would be very much appreciated ). Once I have more and better pictures I'll make threads with more pictures for each (pair) of ships, or maybe just one with continued updates for all of them? I guess I'll have to figure that out too. I'd also really love to bring in some live by adding a crew, show several ships together, maybe fighting each other, and so on... Now what do I have? Well 8 (!) complete ships (in minifigure illusion scale) with a total of 170 guns and one mortar Guerrière, a small, but nimble frigate (24guns) Achille, a medium sized, fast frigate (28 guns) Concorde, first of a next generation of frigates (32 guns) Magicienne, a true super frigate (38 guns), also the flagship of the fleet Médée, a fast brig-of-war (18 guns) Furieuse, a purpose-built bomb ketch (10 guns and one mortar) Aigle, a navy sloop (10 guns) Sirène, built to the same plans as Aigle, but operated by a privateer Well, I guess the French crown now has superiority in these waters
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    Oh well, this is really epic! I've got to congratulate you! This is the first ship MOC that can really be called a ship-of-the-line, and to be honest I don't think we'll encounter a second any time soon. So in some way it is a dream coming true. With the many unfinished 1:40 scale ships in mind I guess the smaller scale that you've chosen was the best of many right decisions that you've made. I particularly like this picture since it reminds me so much of historic paintings! I am also most impressed by how you documented life on board a man-o-war on the second page; just like taken from a history book. The interior and deck details you've been able to add are beyond comparison for this scale (as is the entire ship actually). To put it short: your entire ship reminds me very much of something I really wanted to build, so yes: I am quite a bit jealous Also your photography is among the best I've seen. Small nitpicks I have are the relatively crude stern details which looks unfinished and the sails which are a little too white and too straight
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    Very nice find, thanks for sharing! To me the model looks very similar to the real thing and is well proportioned. The size and quality of the model and the fame of HMS Victory makes me think of an official Lego set; I'm sure it would be very similar!
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    Do you have a more recent update including the improved rocks? I am very fond how your MOC is looking so similar in its appearance to the original set; you've captured that very well!
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    Congratulation to everyone who took part in the tournament and - of course - the well deserved winners!
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    She does look very promising indeed! The last update kind of proofs that the structure is sufficiently stable. However do account for additional weight when you add the topdeck and details; and also consider that the masts and rigging will add some tension if you do them properly. Keep on building her, I'll follow your progress closely. I would really tile the hull portion though. That just makes it look so much sleeker and more streamline, just like a real ship. I also like how one stud wide tiles look like wooden planks.
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    Wow, you have improved a lot the last year or so! This is marvelous! The rockwork really stands out, though I heavily doubt TLG would ever release something so part(=cost)-intensive. Maybe the use of cb4's hull technique on such a small boat is not optimal; but otherwise it's really a pleasure to look at!
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    Ok, i really enjoyed following the contest even as I was only reading. So these are my absolute favorites: 2. Brig. Brick - 4 Points 4. Frank Brick Wright - 1 Point
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    I believe the lower portion of the stern could be more extending backwards and be more smooth; still she does look like a proper Bermuda sloop already!
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    Hmm maybe it would help her look a bit if you'd change the grey line to something like tan or dark red maybe? Somehow I don't like the look of it right now, but that might be subjective. Good progress anyhow!
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    Very impressive! The techniques used are totally different from anyone else's as is the look achieved by them. While it is only a small and in my opinion not a particularly interesting vessel he chose to build, it still remains one of the most impressive ship MOCs and probably the most complete in real minifigure scale.
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    Your rigging is coming along really well and it's looking most accurate, as expected. I don't know but I guess it would have been to much work for me in any case. But it's very interesting to see it on your ship. I'll continue to follow your progress.
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    A nice simplistic ship! The sails match quite well. Still I believe it is rather outdated concerning the building techniques used.
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    This is really hilarious and I don't think the rather artificial look is a problem. It's not classic, but works great. You also made the comic seem very professionally crafted, must have costed a lot of time for editing! Thanks for sharing!
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    Now it's public! I believe you made some significant improvements compared to your previous version, but it's also obvious that you're lacking bricks and have to get along with a limited supply. The stern looks nice, maybe add a yellow tube to outline it more? For the headrails there should be one more in the middle. It would also be nice if you could close those huge gaps in the cabin, maybe with these wedge plates? Your sails look good, however they are all far too small, especially the courses and the staysails. Ohh and Admiral Croissant is right about the yards... Anyway, that's enough critic; you made a good, sound ship and it does come close to the looks of a frigate during the Napoleonic wars. I love how you made the bow round different than anybody else. Creative solutions are always great!
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    It's not terribly realistic, but it looks stable and very playable, so I guess it'll be a lot of fun for your kids!
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    Looks quite nice. 7 midsections is large for a frigate. You could have made her a 28gun with 4 guns on the topdeck. The sails look a tad small, but they're looking nice too. A custom rigging is laways worth the effort IMO. Glueing strings can dave a lot of time vs making knots. I'll say a few more words when the gallery finally becomes public. Please post more pictures when you complete a MOC.
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    I need to do something else than shipbuilding - but I'm just too good at it.

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    Oh dear! That's a lot of blood!
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