DoYouEvenMOC Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 171B Hey guys! I recently started building again, and, due to my love of all things sailing ships-related, I built a frigate. The HMS Merlin is a 20 Gun (counting top-deck cannon), 2 Mast Frigate. She has a modular top deck and my attempt at rigging. This is my first build, and any positive feedback/criticism is welcome! Ship's Boat and Bell Her Bow Stern Her Brickbuilt Cannon Her Fearsome Crew! The Marines: Top Deck Removable to Reveal Gundeck: The Rigging/Sails: Thanks for taking a look Quote
kurigan Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 At no time in any navy is she a frigate, but there's nothing wrong wit a brig sloop. I like her lines and color scheme. I see a lot in this design one doesn't normally expect from first attempted. The bow and tumble home techniques add a little refinement to the build. I'd defiantly encourage you to continue refining this MOC, she's great start. Thanks for sharing. Quote
Moomin Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Hi - off to a good start, and like it that you have considered features such as the tumblehome, and given thought to the sail plan too. The masts look well spaced - I am certainly no expert on these maters though! Kurigan is of course correct to state that this is not a frigate but a brig - frigates have three masts. Only my opinion, but I would work her up as a brig, rather than trying to cram an extra mast on - did consider doing that with my brig, and really didn't work. All in all, think you have made a great start, and look forward to seeing more! The guys here are really helpful, and can offer excellent advice. All the best! M. Quote
mallou Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 nice start, you got some good techniques and in my opinion 2 masts ships look the best (shorter and more realistic) tanks for sharing Quote
Captain Braunsfeld Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Nice start, I like your approach to custom guns. I'd recommend to add gunports everywhere, not only where they are closed. Brick on! Quote
Capn Frank Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 At no time in any navy is she a frigate, but there's nothing wrong wit a brig sloop. I like her lines and color scheme. I see a lot in this design one doesn't normally expect from first attempted. The bow and tumble home techniques add a little refinement to the build. I'd defiantly encourage you to continue refining this MOC, she's great start. Thanks for sharing. Agreed. I like the flushed deck layout. Where did you get your figurehead? I don't have a Mr. Shiny, a person with ADD like myself should get one. Has the captain's quarters been furnished in any way? Quote
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