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Back in 2011 LEGO introduced a new boat hull for small vessels the Boat Hull Unitary 28 x 8, I was excited when it came out as it was a nice design that had plenty of potential for building a wide range of vessels with the ability to cram in a good amount of detail. The first two sets had the hull in white and then later on in red and light bluish grey, this was great but for me I really wanted one in orange to use for a my Legodtenstein Coast Guard Service. In 2010 I had made some small patrol vessels using cockpit pieces and bricks measuring 24 x 6, they are quite nice little vessels but are rather limited with what you can do detail wise given the space available. Luckily for me this year the new 28 x 8 boat hull came out in orange in 60085 4 x 4 with Powerboat, I was also lucky enough that one retailer had a 20% discount on City sets a couple of days after they were released so I snapped one up real quick and got to work. For comparrison I have attached a photo of the earlier model for people to see, anyway enough of my nerd rant and onto the backstory. The LCGSS Gepard is the sole member of its class in the Legodtenstein Coast Guard Service, the vessel is primarily used as an inshore patrol vessel. Due to the limitations of the preceding Kormoran Class, which was based on an adaption of a commercial design, it was decided to purchase a purpose built vessel that was more suited to the role. The LCGSS Gepard provides a leap in capabilities compared to the Kormoran Class vessels, the larger hull provides the ability to carry a heavier armament, as well as having a more spacious cabin area and better seakeeping abilities. The LCGSS Gepard has a top speed of 35knots, it also carries an armament of 1 x 0.50 Cal HMG and 0.50 Cal HMG/40mm AGL combo. LCGS Gepard Class Inshore Patrol Vessel LCGS Komoran Class Inshore Patrol Vessel
