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My entry for Series 11 of the BrickLink Designer Program - please vote if you have a moment! https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-11/5033/Armada-Galleon-Esperanza Legendary for the amount of gold that they carry, the treasure galleons of the Imperial Armada are also heavily armed in order to fend off any daredevil Pirates. Esperanza features an integrated mechanism to run out the cannons on each side. In between the cannons on the gundeck is the massive cargo hold, that is filled to the brim with gold! I worked hard to ensure that Minifigures can still stand below deck and the interior is fully accessible on both the gundeck and the great cabin above it. The pilot house contains a functioning steering mechanism - using a historically accurate whipstaff instead of a ship's wheel: Galleons were built before the ship's wheel was invented (around1700), so they all would have been steered in this fashion:
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Hello, and welcome to the Royal Nest! The updated Griffin Castle is back for the BrickLink Designer Program Series 11, you can find my submissions here: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-11/main.page?page=1&s=tlg The round bastions, the decorated main gate, Gothic windows, the yellow half-timbered house, the plants, and many other details make this castle a worthy home for the king of the griffin faction. It can be displayed either closed or in multiple open formats, and in the open configurations, the interior becomes accessible. It includes a throne room, the king's bedroom, an attic with a treasure chest, a dining hall, a kitchen with a masonry oven, a blacksmith's forge with an anvil, a prison in the basement, and servants' quarters. All the doors are functional (though the one at the top of the staircase is blind). The set includes 9 minifigures (8 characters and 1 skeleton) and some animals, including a horse, offering plenty of play opportunities. Notable changes from Series 10: Much more detailed Gothic window and additional greenery on the main tower The color scheme and flags have been adjusted to better represent the Griffin faction The King now carries a faction flag Dimensions of the castle (closed): Width: 51.2 studs / 16.1 in / 40.9 cm Length: 51.9 studs / 16.4 in / 41.5 cm Height: 55.2 studs / 17.4 in / 44.1 cm The set is not actually based on a real building, but was inspired by some famous castles. I prefer the brick-built solutions to keep the flexibility of the used parts in further builds, so only one coat of arms sticker is used. Thanks for visiting, _TLG_
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Hello, Meet my prison bus! While not a direct copy of a specific model, it is packed with cool vintage style. It looks right at home alongside Speed Champions cars and can star in any LEGO City scene. It’s now submitted to the Bricklink Designer Program (BDP) Series 11, you can find my submissions here: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-11/main.page?page=1&s=tlg I've added loads of authentic details, like multiple side-view mirrors, license plates, headlights, turn signals, and more. The real showstopper is the clean, brick-built front mudguard and hood, it's what makes this vehicle truly unique. The set includes 3 minifigures and various accessories, offering plenty of play features: Openable front door Openable rear door Openable interior barred door Removable roof for easy access to the interior I hope you enjoy this set. Many thanks for your support and feedback! Thanks for visiting, _TLG_
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All, If we care about Lego Sci-Fi sets we should probably vote for some of the great entries in the Bricklink Designer program. Feel free to add to this list: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-11/4624/Space-Cruiser-and-Mobile-Lab https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-11/5016/Exoplanet-Research-Cruiser https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-11/4793/Spaceship-Delivery https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-11/4943/Galaxy-Starship-Carrier https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-11/4802/Odyssey-Prime-Space-Cruiser https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-11/4616/New-Depths-Exploration https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-11/4498/Robo-Ranchero https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-11/5014/ExoPlanet-Scout-ship https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-11/4507/Upscaled-Space-Robot https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-11/4458/Base-Supply-Depot https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-11/4902/The-Sentinel-Viper,-spaceship https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-11/4560/Graviton-Nomad
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Hello, More than just a truck, it’s a rolling home for rockstars, the Flame Tourer the "big brother" of my Flame Monster is back for BDP Series 11: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-11/main.page?page=1&s=tlg This project was inspired by a favorite childhood toy, a 57 Chevy Matchbox car with an iconic flame pattern. While the truck is a modern long hauler, it carries that classic spirit through its unique brick built decoration. It is part of the same team as my Flame Monster project and they even share a custom team logo. The set fits perfectly with Speed Champions cars and can be a great addition to any LEGO City. Just add a crowd and let the show begin! I have added many authentic details like a front bumper with integrated lights and a custom Flame Tourer license plate. The front also features a custom grille logo that matches the one on the Flame Monster. The most striking feature is the brick-built flame job that covers both the truck and the trailer. The set includes 4 minifigures. You get the veteran driver in his brown jacket and Hawaiian shirt plus the three band members. The cool lead singer has short orange hair, the drummer wears shades and the keyboardist has brown hair. They all wear matching black outfits with a cool bulldog logo on their shirts. Play features and details: Detailed interiors: Both the truck and the trailer have removable roofs for easy access Driver cabin: The truck includes a dedicated sleeper area for the driver Mobile home: The trailer is fully equipped with a sofa, bunk beds, a small kitchen and a bathroom Mobile stage: The trailer and its lower compartment store all the stage components and musical instruments Stage backdrop: The rear door of the trailer can be used as a backdrop for the show Extra storage: A lower compartment with a folding accordion door holds the rest of the gear Functional doors: All doors are fully operational to make the play experience even better Update for Series 11: Optimized build: The total part count was significantly reduced from 1625 to 1499 elements Refined stage: Some stage details have been redesigned for a cleaner look New outfits: The band members received updated black outfits New branding: The truck now features the shared team logo and a Flame Tourer license plate I hope you enjoy this set. Many thanks for your support and feedback! Thanks for visiting, _TLG_
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Maybe you've seen it by now, but here are a few renders (including some new ones) of the Dwarf Stronghold, my new submission to BDP 10. I'd love advice on how to keep improving! You can support the project here: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-10/3794/Dwarf-Stronghold
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Hello, Meet my monster truck, a blast from the past inspired by my favorite childhood toy: a '57 Chevy Matchbox car. It's not a copy of any real truck, but it's packed with cool vintage style. It looks right at home with Speed Champions cars and can star in any LEGO City scen, just add a crowd and let the show begin! It’s now submitted to the Bricklink Designer Program (BDP) Series 11: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-11/4408/Flame-Monster ( and I have submitted two other vehicles too and a castle, you can find all of them here: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-11/main.page?page=1&s=tlg ) I've added loads of authentic details, like a front bumper with lights and a license plate, headlights, turn signals, a custom grille logo, and more. But the real showstopper is the brick-built flame job, it's what makes this truck truly unique. The set includes 1 minifigure and a spare wheel, and offers plenty of play features: • Working steering (via a wheel under the truck bed, see Image 4) with +/-20 degrees of turn • Openable tailgate (see Image 7) • Pivoting rear axle that mimics suspension. For display, tilt it onto its spare wheel for a cool, dynamic pose (see Image 1). • Removable roof for easy access to the single-seat cabin (see Image 7) The connections of the two flame elements to the exhausts are loose, so they are intended for display purposes only. I hope you enjoy this set. Many thanks for your support and feedback! Thanks for visiting, _TLG_
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Hi Eurobricks forum, This is my submission to the Bricklink Designer Program Series 7: The Medieval Construction Site, if you like the build please support it here: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-7/2296/Medieval-Construction-Site I designed this wanting to add something unique to the world of Castle, and wanting to delight Castle fans. We have many excellent castles, large and small. There are also many excellent cathedral MOCS, but typically they are more suited for expos, and too large for the average builder or fan. I have been working on this Medieval Stonemasons/ Construction Site concept for several years, hoping it would be a good centerpiece for many different medieval towns. Back in BDP 6 I wrote an article for Brickset about the design process: https://brickset.com/article/114150 As for scale, the scale was set to the Medieval Town Square. As regard the Lion Knights Castle (which feels more like a keep) - Cathedrals were often the same height as smaller castles at their nave. For example the Tower of London is 27m, Burg Eltz 35m, and Chartres Cathedral is 37m. I hope you like the build, please vote! -
Hello Speed Champions and City fans, It was my entry to Bricklink Designer Program Series 3 and 4. It has received many kind comments and support, but unfortunately it has not been selected, therefore I decided to make the instructions available here: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-177592/_TLG_/school-bus I always loved American style school buses, therefore I decided to design one to Bricklink Designer Program Series 3. It is not actually based on a real one, but it contains many typical details: the black bumper rails and STOP arms on the sides, the crossing arm, the side and rear doors, the rearview and crossover mirrors, the mudguards, the warning lights etc.. The roof assembly can be removed as one piece and in this case the internal details are visible: there is a driver seat with steering wheel, dashboard, gear shift, passenger seats and even a fire extinguisher. It is 8 studs wide, studless build in minifigure scale and fits perfectly to Speed Champions cars or to a LEGO City. There are many working details: the front and rear doors, the STOP arms, the crossing arm and windshield wipers. I wanted to create a clean build and tried to fill every unnecessary gaps and hide unnecessary studs, therefore some tricky, but legal build techniques are used. The set includes three minifigures: a driver, a school girl with a pen and backpack and a school boy with a brick built backpack. The model has space for 17 minifigures: one driver and 16 passengers. If the passengers are kids with short, rigid legs, then they can stand on the seats. The building instructions guidelines have been followed. It is built from the palette "BDP Series 3", so there are some color and part restrictions. The color "Bright Light Orange" would be a bit more authentic, but the available parts are restricted, therefore I decided to use "Yellow" and I am satisfied with the result. The STOP sign is very rare part and it is not available in this palette, therefore it is replaced by a simple, white, circular sign with a sticker. The door 43967 is also not available in yellow, therefore it is replaced by a brick built one, however, in this case I was able to add some extra details: a black door handle, bottom window and red lights. I hope you like my design, I appreciate any feedback. Thanks for visiting, _TLG_ School Bus - Bricklink Designer Program 3 - 01 by László Torma, on Flickr School Bus - Bricklink Designer Program 3 - 02 by László Torma, on Flickr School Bus - Bricklink Designer Program 3 - 03 by László Torma, on Flickr School Bus - Bricklink Designer Program 3 - 04 by László Torma, on Flickr School Bus - Bricklink Designer Program 3 - 05 by László Torma, on Flickr School Bus - Bricklink Designer Program 3 - 06 by László Torma, on Flickr School Bus - Bricklink Designer Program 3 - 07 by László Torma, on Flickr School Bus - Bricklink Designer Program 3 - 08 by László Torma, on Flickr School Bus - Bricklink Designer Program 3 - 09 by László Torma, on Flickr School Bus - Bricklink Designer Program 3 - 10 by László Torma, on Flickr
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Hey everyone. I wanted to share my latest BDP entry... The Armada Flagship Cannonball Carrack! A reimagining of the classic Armada Flagship. At under 700 pieces, it’s designed to fit seamlessly into any MOC fort, stay under the $100 mark, and help round out those extra-large BDP entries. I experimented with a modern recolor, but the original palette turned out to be too fun to pass up. Morions not included (I slipped this picture in as the last one on the BDP) Getting the sail to curve AND have room for a sticker took some time. As did redesigning the top rails. Note the voluptuously curved hull! Anchor and Capstan work! Let me know what you think! And don't forget to vote here!
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Hello, and welcome to the Royal Nest! For Bricklink Designer Program Series 10, I’ve reworked the interior to be more spacious and logical, added an extra cave, more windows, and fresh renders to show it all off. You can support it by voting and commenting: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-10/4126/Royal-Nest The round bastions, the decorated main gate, Gothic windows, the yellow half-timbered house, the plants, and many other details make this castle a worthy home for the king of the griffin faction. It can be displayed either closed or in multiple open formats, and in the open configurations, the interior becomes accessible. It includes a throne room, the king's bedroom, an attic with a treasure chest, a dining hall, a kitchen with a masonry oven, a blacksmith's forge with an anvil, a prison in the basement, and servants' quarters. All the doors are functional (though the one at the top of the staircase is blind). The set includes 9 minifigures (8 characters and 1 skeleton) and some animals, including a horse, offering plenty of play opportunities. Notable changes from Series 9: A more spacious interior at the main door Additional cave under the dining hall More logical staircase arrangement Cleaner and more detailed main entrance under the half-timbered house Additional skeleton and dog for more playability options Dimensions of the castle (closed): Width: 51.2 studs / 16.1 in / 40.9 cm Length: 51.9 studs / 16.4 in / 41.5 cm Height: 55.2 studs / 17.4 in / 44.1 cm The set is not actually based on a real building, but was inspired by some famous castles. I prefer the brick-built solutions to keep the flexibility of the used parts in further builds, so no stickers are used. Thanks for visiting, _TLG_
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A 20-gun frigate assigned to hunting those pirates! Also carries a treasure chest, for those who dare... Or perhaps the appearance of a ship like this has forced the pirates into hiding? This is an extremely ambitious design with a smoothly curving hull built on a sturdy technic frame and a detailed, Minifigure-friendly, interior. I have built many sailing ships in LEGO before, and this is my best work so far, including all the techniques and features that I always wanted to include. Vote now if you want this design to be officially produced by LEGO as part of the BrickLink Designer Program: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-3/1167/Imperial-Frigate-Concordia The 16 brick-built cannons on the gun deck can individually slide back and forth and all the gun ports can be closed when the cannons are in the back position. The capstan is also attached to a string reel and can be made working. Further details below deck include the galley, storage compartment and captain's cabin. Most of the top deck can be removed to access the gun deck. Minifigures can stand below deck and all gaps in the hull are filled. I also made a video to show the building experience, including the entirely brick-built & smoothly curving hull: More pictures can be found on the BrickLink submission page: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-3/1167/Imperial-Frigate-Concordia VOTE NOW
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Minerva is a fast frigate whose sole purpose is to keep the Oceans safe from those Pirates, and dare I may say a ship that has been sorely missing in the LEGO World. She comes with 12 Minifigures and one small cat to keep the food supplies safe from rats. Please Vote Now () at BrickLink.com if you would like for her to be produced as part of the BrickLink Designer Program: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-4/1451/Imperial-Frigate-Minerva Minerva is a highly efficient design, which is to say that it does a lot with its 4000 pieces. Although the design is ambitious, I have paid close attention to making it as buildable as possible. What I can definitely guarantee is that you’ll come across plenty of interesting techniques as well as those sweet moments where sections come together and fit just perfectly - just have a look at Minerva’s stern. Minerva has several features that make her highly playable and friendly to Minifigures, as demonstrated in this video: Please Vote (): https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-4/1451/Imperial-Frigate-Minerva Thanks a lot!
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I'm putting together a small pirate ship @500 parts for the Bricklink Designer Program. And I need your opinions: What does your ultimate small pirate ship have to have? What is one minifigure that you'd love to have included?
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The grand opera house was alive with the energy of the dress rehearsal. Alex, the director, was giving final instructions to Maria, the soprano, and Luca, the baritone. Michael, the conductor, raised his baton, and David, the pianist, began the overture, his fingers dancing over the keys. Isabella, the woman with a double bass, adjusted her instrument, ready to play. From the balcony, Clara, the opera review writer, observed everything with keen interest. As Maria and Luca's voices filled the auditorium in a beautiful duet, a small commotion started in the loft above the stage. Michael noticed it first, his eyes widening as he tried to keep his focus on conducting. Suddenly, a spider descended from the loft, dangling right in front of Maria. She let out a small yelp but continued singing, her professionalism shining through. Alex, trying to keep the mood light, whispered to the cast, "Looks like we have a new critic in the house!" The entire cast and crew burst into laughter, even Clara couldn't help but chuckle from her spot in the balcony. The spider, seemingly unimpressed with the performance, scurried back up to the loft, leaving everyone in good spirits. As the final notes echoed through the hall, Alex clapped his hands, signaling the end of the rehearsal. The cast and crew exchanged relieved smiles, knowing they had delivered a performance worthy of the grand stage, spider and all. *** Hello, I love architecture and I decided to design an opera house to Bricklink Designer Program Series 6: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-6/2215/The-Opera---Dress-rehearsal My inspiration came from the opera houses of Budapest and Vienna. I tried to add many typical details, and decorations such as a combination of an arcade and a balcony on the front facade, statues, dormer windows, a brick-built light pole, light on the rear facade, planter etc.. The roof assembly and the auditorium balcony are removable and a big part of the rear wall is openable to make the interior space accessible. The foyer includes a bar combined with a box office, and a staircase to the auditorium and facade balconies. In the theatre there are a stage with a scenery and curtain, an orchestra with a brick-built grand piano, and an auditorium with balcony. All doors works. I prefer the brick built solutions to keep the flexibility of the used parts in further builds, therefore stickers are not used. The set includes 10 minifigures including the two gray statues on the facade and two animals. Dimensions of the building: Width: 34.1 studs / 10.7 in / 27.3 cm Length: 50.9 studs / 16.0 in / 40.7 cm Height: 29.2 studs / 9.2 in / 23.3 cm I hope you enjoy this set. Many thanks for your support and feedback! Thank for visiting, _TLG_ Opera - Bricklink Designer Program 6 - 01 by László Torma, on Flickr Opera - Bricklink Designer Program 6 - 02 by László Torma, on Flickr Opera - Bricklink Designer Program 6 - 03 by László Torma, on Flickr Opera - Bricklink Designer Program 6 - 04 by László Torma, on Flickr Opera - Bricklink Designer Program 6 - 05 by László Torma, on Flickr Opera - Bricklink Designer Program 6 - 06 by László Torma, on Flickr Opera - Bricklink Designer Program 6 - 07 by László Torma, on Flickr Opera - Bricklink Designer Program 6 - 08 by László Torma, on Flickr Opera - Bricklink Designer Program 6 - 09 by László Torma, on Flickr Opera - Bricklink Designer Program 6 - 10 by László Torma, on Flickr
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Hello, I present my entry for BDP Series 5. A caravan with two wagons, one for selling products and the other for the creation of potions. A tree with a functional swing and a small island with an ancient statue. I have tried to add as many npus and strange techniques as possible. Opinions are welcome, if you like it and want to support it this is the link -> https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-5/1818/Alchemist's-Caravan. Thanks potion drinkers!
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Hi Eurobricks members. As some of you know I like to design Lego mocs on Bricklink Studio, due to limited building space. I have designed a new moc "Aeronautical Delivery Vehicle" that has been accepted into the Bricklink Designer Program series 6 fan vote, which takes place from October 7th to 18th. There are 300 fabulous mocs to choose from and I highly recommend checking them all out here: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-6/main.page?_refreshrnd=31277&page=13 Bricklink will choose 5 winners out of the 300 entries based on fan votes and brand fit. (1 small, 2 medium, 2 large) link to vote https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-6/2087/Aeronautical-Delivery-Vehicle Parts info 256Unique parts 784Total parts 2Stickers Description Introducing the Aeronautical Delivery Vehicle The XG-88 is the newest model of Aeronautical Delivery Vehicle to join the Octan Corporation's fleet of next day shipping across the galaxy. Powered by 3 asteroid fusion core engines, this new model of Aeronautical Delivery Vehicle can cross the Milky Way galaxy, 3 parsec's faster then the old model it replaces. This model has a large cargo bay, and has ample space to hold two 6x8 pallets of quality goods. The cargo bay can be accessed 3 ways, from large doors on the port, starboard, and aft. Piloted by the legendary star pilot Max Sprocket, and his trusty yellow droid Rotax-5. This dynamic duo has the best delivery record in the Corporation, routinely delivering parcels on routes abandoned by other star pilots. They have even made deliveries in their Aeronautical Delivery Vehicle to dangerous locations like Station Xenolith 6 and the infamous planet Zotax. Max Sprocket thinks YOU would make a great star pilot, if you had a chance to fly a Aeronautical Delivery Vehicle like this. The key elements of all good Lego Spaceships are swooshability, and playability. My initial design versions of my Octan ship all came out blocky with cargo area's that were not accessible for play. It was during this design phase that I purchased and built set #60440 the Yellow Delivery Truck. The build process and playability of set #60440 are very high and the printed tile used for the side of the trailer is worth buying the set just for it. I was inspired by the trailer to design the cargo area of the "aeronautical delivery vehicle" which resulted in the version I submitted to Bricklink. Thank you for you time and consideration, If you feel that this moc would be a good fit for your space fleet, please considering leaving a "Love it!" vote and comment on Bricklink. link to vote https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-6/2087/Aeronautical-Delivery-Vehicle
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Fortuna is back! - Completely rebuilt for Series 6 of the Bricklink Designer Program! Better, stronger, more detailed, more sophisticated, more polished! Fortuna is a fast sailing frigate designed as a Privateer. As a true frigate, Fortuna is equipped with 20 cannons and 2 swivel guns. With your help, Fortuna can become a limited release set! Please vote for her on BrickLink once voting opens: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-6/2056/Privateer-Frigate-Fortuna Please have a look at the video to see the working capstan in action: I am honored to present this lovely frigate on the Eurobricks Pirate MOC Forum first. After all, my journey into Lego sailing ships started on this very forum back in 2009! Please do take a moment to vote for Fortuna on Bricklink once voting opens: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-6/2056/Privateer-Frigate-Fortuna
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Ahoy seafarers, Introducing Pajaro Island Fort, my latest MOC submission to the Bricklink Designer Program Series 2. A great potential rival Naval power to compete with the Imperial soldiers in the recently released Eldorado Fortress set. Pajaro Island Fort, is a rocky tropical island, that is home to a small naval fort which guards the coast from pirates. The island is named after the birds which stop for rest during their annual migrations. The island is also home to the yellow tavern which provides food and fresh water to visitors. The white and red brick fort is 4 stories tall and protected by 3 canons. It contains a small garrison of 4 navy sailors, and 1 pirate prisoner in the dungeon. The yellow tavern has a basement storehouse with provisions of food for the islands inhabitants, and visitors. The cook is known for her fresh bread. In the center of the island shaded by the palm tree is the cistern which holds fresh water. On the pier is a small wooden crane for transferring supplies from passing ships. The pier is the favorite spot of the cook's husband who likes to sit and catch fish. I designed this set to be modular and all interior sections are accessible for play. There is a total of 2011 parts, including 7 minifigures, 3 canons, 3 birds, 1 fish, 1 crab, and 1 rat. Pajero Island Fort is currently entered in a Lego design competition called the Bricklink Designer Program, where it is competing against 190 other designs, until June 30th. The 5 designs with the most votes and comments will become exclusive limited edition Lego sets available next year. https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-2/766/Pajaro-Island-Fort
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She's done. It took a bit more time than I thought. I was a bit slow to get back to her after she missed out on BDP approval. But the new design is significantly better. Back angle. Much cleaner. Forgive the missing parts/mismatched colors. Here's the cloth conversion proof. Th square sail is unfortunately a custom (reasoning is below). The good news is that it is the same dimensions as the square sail from the Eldorado cutter. This means with some recoloring and a little crafting, you can easily convert it to a merchant or imperial vessel. Just about everything that bothered me about the build has been fixed except the following: 1) The brickbuilt gaff sail's connection has some stress and is likely illegal. To me, the simplicity of the design and the angle of the gaff are more important than a little stress on a technic 4 axle. 2) To get the sexy front hull curve without gaps on the outside, I needed to use jumper plates. so there's a little half step offset on the wall behind the ladders. There's probably a way of using some technic technique, but whatever, it's behind muskets, ladders, rigging, and similar color parts, nobody cares. 3) The front cannon has a stud that attaches into a round tile with technic hole. Illegal. 4) I wanted to get the part to lot ratio of 3:1. Couldn't get there. The double build and specialized ship parts killed the dream. Overall price is shockingly good. If you cut the dragon plume, muskets, swords, and make the cannon/swivel black you can hit 10 cents per part before shipping. 5) The curved up aft section. I love them, but it's a stupid number of plates and the bottom part (brown wedge and black wedge plate keel) doesn't attach well to the top part of the section (one 2x3 plate). Thankfully the rest of the attachment holds it into place. The build is solid. A kid could play with it. The back might get lose with rough play, but I'm not worried about a kid picking it up. You can pick the build up by the mast and it holds. but I wish it was more satisfying. 6) Some parts of the instructions need callouts instead of individual pages. Moving them, moved other things. I'm so tired of instructions. I left them in. 7) My original goal was to use a renegade runner style sail plan with no custom pieces, only the fore/aft sails from the Barracuda. There may not be a good way given how small they cut the gaff sail. The gaff is either comically low compared to the fore or ridiculously high compared to the stern. To make matters worse, the zip hoses TLC uses for rigging now are almost too long for this ship. Without a square sail, the rigging is way too high. This forced my hand, there needs to be a custom sail. Perhaps the saddest part is that the OG plan was to do a fore/aft for the sloop, then lengthen the hull and add a square sail for a bluecoat version. Now they'll look too similar. There you have it. She's done. More photos here. Instructions can be found on my rebrickable Thanks for your support! Let me know what you think!
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Bigger Bluecoat ship for the BDP. I could use everyone's eyes for details on this. It will be paired with a smaller pirate sloop. Questions: 1) Is the hull color scheme good? It might be a little bland for me. Yellow rails on the top seem too pirate-y. What do you guys think? 2) What do you think of the 21L Hose with Connector Grips (vs the smoother 22L Hose)? 3) What are your opinions on the cannons? I'm wondering about placement/distance apart/connection (front/rear)/number AND if the deck is too crowded. 4) Opinion on anchors/placement? 5) Fore deck has to be black. Is it too dark elsewhere? Ideas? 6) Cabin... should I just make a Bluecoat version of the Scalawag Sloop's ? Something different? If so, what do you have in mind? 7) Rudder/TIller. Right now, the smaller ship uses 68888 4 Bar Axle Connector Hub (like the Eldorado ship). Is it weird that the larger of the two uses a tiller? (It does work btw). Should I just go no cabin and try to make a working helm? 8) Are the railings too plain? The smaller ship has a similar vibe to the Eldorado stern rails, should I go with that?
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Hello everyone! I would like to show you my newest creation for the Bricklink Designer Program: Cherryliner Express Train! It contains 2,794 total parts, 17 stickers and is compatible with powered up motor and lights! I would love your support! https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-7/2552/Cherryliner-Express-Train Thank you
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Alright. So the Scalawag Sloop has not gotten picked up for the BDP series. I'm working on what's likely to be my last Scalawag-based attempt. I'm going to have two ships: pirate and bluecoat this time. Here's my frame for the smaller of the two. What do you guys think? What does it need? Major questions: Does the ship need a different set of colors? If so, what do you suggest? (Please remember that there are limited options for the large wedge piece color) Also, it will be paired with a Bluecoat ship which is larger. Bluecoat sails are striped (either blue or dark blue, I'll post that one when it's closer to being finished). Does it need a higher stern castle? (If so, what do you propose? What colors?) The deck is about 4 plates lower than the sides right now What details need to be added? Does it need an anchor? More guns? A rudder? Stickers? What kind of rigging? Right now, I'm not sure I can fit rat lines, but there might be a rope going from mast to stern. Anything else? Pics below.
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Usually I stay in the Pirate Forum, but I was working on an Armada Flagship build and ended up in Classic Castle. Thought you all might appreciate it.
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Well, the BDP is back, so here's my pirate entry. I'd love to thank all those who have commented on previous posts. The suggestions and support helped make this build possible. A couple of quick notes: Capstan works (the anchor raises and lowers), as does the larger ship's tiller Captain's cabin bed opens for storage. Minifigures are not included in the palate. I included them anyway in the photos for several reasons: They help give scale The build is very minifigure friendly, it feels fun/playable, the figures highlight that The majority ordering already have crews OR know where/how to order them Most importantly, one of the best parts of the build is the price: these are supposed to be cheap ships. Under 1200 parts, only 350ish unique parts (many of the "unique parts" are interior colors, released hinges, and stickered parts). This build could be $99, why make it $125 to get non-theme torsos that look terrible anyway? Everyone is tossing those as soon as it shows up. So here are some pictures, comment and let me know what you think! Voting link is here You can vote and find more photos here
