Kolonialbeamter Posted May 28, 2016 Posted May 28, 2016 Hello again, oh wait, that's ahoy again, of course! Today, another ship for the ever growing Oleander fleet. Proudly presenting: The 'Infatigable' Infatigable's keel was laid down four months ago in the smaller of the two 'Pontaniou' basins in Quilbignon, right next to La Recouvrance. But as the latter was launched shortly after, work on Infatigable was interrupted due to a shortage of timber after hurricanes Hilda and Stepho had devastated large parts of New Terra, as especially Le Bellan was in dire need of construction material. But work was resumed in April, and now she was finally launched and immediately attached to the New Terra Fleet. Infatigable is the fastest warship ever constructed in the Royal Shipyards in Quilbignon - a schooner, fast, agile, and equipped with sixteen 12-pounder long guns - lead-ship of her class, a majestic sight. She's on her way to Breshaun now, ready to indefatigably pursue her adversaries, and to enforce Oleon's rule wherever needed. about: Like most of my ships, Infatigable started with a look at the ship classification chart, as I needed ideas for a 5A1. But finding examples for large schooners of war turned out quite a quest. In fact I didn't find any reference ship that would be larger than a brig, but smaller than a corvette, so this is more of a fantasy ship. But nonetheless, Infatigable is easily one of my favorite ships so far. I'm really happy with her hull, which took me quite long to shape. As I wanted to build her as low as possible, I 'cut off' plate by plate, changing her base several times, until reaching what I think is a minimum height for me on this build. Again, she's a flush deck ship with no cabin box - just like Gladiateur - but I hope her side galleries being ornate blinds is presented better here. Some numbers: the length on her waterline is 88 studs, length over all is 116 studs, and her beam measures 21 studs. As always, she's buildable, and with proper rigging and some flex tubes support her mast should carry the weight of her huge sails IRL... but then, I won't build her Thanks for watching C&C welcome! Vive le Roi! Quote
TitusV Posted May 28, 2016 Posted May 28, 2016 I don't get from where you keep pulling all these amazing ships! Oleon should count itself lucky to have you contributing to their fleet (mainly because otherwise they wouldn't have a fleet ) Quote
blackdeathgr Posted May 28, 2016 Posted May 28, 2016 Once again a great ship! Go minions! Go KB! Quote
Garmadon Posted May 28, 2016 Posted May 28, 2016 Lovely ship, KB, that hull is superb, and the rigging and masts are excellent as well, as is the color-scheme! Altogether a tremendously fast looking ship, and one of my favorites of yours yet! Quote
soccerkid6 Posted May 28, 2016 Posted May 28, 2016 I like the reserved color scheme here, looks quite regal.The white and black masts are sweet too Quote
Ayrlego Posted May 28, 2016 Posted May 28, 2016 Yet another fantastic ship KB! I love your different sail plans, they always make for an interesting vessel. I've been wondering for a while, would it be possible for you show us the basics of how your excellent brick build hulls are put together? I've been thinking I'd like to try a KB style ship.... Quote
kaiju Posted May 28, 2016 Posted May 28, 2016 Is the thread title about the ship or you, KB? More seriously, that is a great looking ship. Quote
Captain Braunsfeld Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 Pretty fine. Ship, ship, hooray! Your ships are soo good by now that it becomes threatening. Who would want to put out a ship when competition is so fierce? Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.