[ENTRY][LARGE] The Merchant vessel Margaret Hamilton (More pics!)

[BardDandelion]

@Elephant Knight Thanks for sharing the link, I will have to take a look at this. Gosh, so many great tutorials are gathered here. The one I remember was about creating a medieval landscape and village diorama, it also was posted at least ten years ago.

I agree that "Nancy G. Roman" does not sound as piratish as "Margaret Hamilton". Maybe it's because "Hamilton" fits that era in this part of the world. I mean - I'm not an American but I even know that Hamilton was among Founding Fathers of the US. This is very similar period, especially in aesthetics - British red coats, muskets, tricorns, fancy wigs.

[Horation]

Indeed, the name matters, as it sets the theme behind the build.

"Roman" feels a little more modern as a name, while Hamilton sounds British to me so I have to agree with you.

[Elephant Knight]

6 hours ago, Horation said:

Indeed, the name matters, as it sets the theme behind the build.

"Roman" feels a little more modern as a name, while Hamilton sounds British to me so I have to agree with you.

 

11 hours ago, BardDandelion said:

@Elephant Knight Thanks for sharing the link, I will have to take a look at this. Gosh, so many great tutorials are gathered here. The one I remember was about creating a medieval landscape and village diorama, it also was posted at least ten years ago.

I agree that "Nancy G. Roman" does not sound as piratish as "Margaret Hamilton". Maybe it's because "Hamilton" fits that era in this part of the world. I mean - I'm not an American but I even know that Hamilton was among Founding Fathers of the US. This is very similar period, especially in aesthetics - British red coats, muskets, tricorns, fancy wigs.

Indeed, Eurobricks is full of great tutorials, and the Pirate section is especially great.

 

For me Hamilton is a very Piratey name mostly because of the show Black Sails. It's quite probably that the characters are based on historical figures, as many are in that series. I recommend that show to anyone wanting to get in a good Piratey mood.

EKnight

[BardDandelion]

For sure, "Hamilton" fits perfectly but if you ever consider making another ship, perhaps pirate ship that will go for this merchant one, you may go for "Sally Ride". This printed tile comes from the same "Woman of NASA" as "Margharet Hamilton" and "Nancy G. Roman". I think that "Sally Ride" would be a perfect name for pirate ship, for me it has similar vibe to "Jolly Roger".

[YellowFrog]

6 hours ago, BardDandelion said:

perhaps pirate ship that will go for this merchant one, you may go for "Sally Ride".

'Sally Ride' sounds tacky, and so does 'Jolly Roger' when I think about it. But this tackiness is offset by its popularity, so 'Jolly Roger' is acceptably tacky.

[Elephant Knight]

19 hours ago, BardDandelion said:

For sure, "Hamilton" fits perfectly but if you ever consider making another ship, perhaps pirate ship that will go for this merchant one, you may go for "Sally Ride". This printed tile comes from the same "Woman of NASA" as "Margharet Hamilton" and "Nancy G. Roman". I think that "Sally Ride" would be a perfect name for pirate ship, for me it has similar vibe to "Jolly Roger".

Perhaps I could, but alas, I don't own the tile. I only own this and the Nacy G Roman because I got them in a bulk lot. But of the names, it would be the second best one, I would agree. I could almost see myself getting one off bricklink for this exact purchase.

EKnight

[Franco Clarke]

Marvellous build, makes me want to build an indiaman in the same colours. I like the choice of the jackass-brig rig, fits well for a merchantman, matched by the accurate colour matching for the sails. I can't see in the photographs, but does she carry guns on her deck, or are the cannon-ports 'painted' on to intimidate pirates?

[Elephant Knight]

19 hours ago, Franco Clarke said:

Marvellous build, makes me want to build an indiaman in the same colours. I like the choice of the jackass-brig rig, fits well for a merchantman, matched by the accurate colour matching for the sails. I can't see in the photographs, but does she carry guns on her deck, or are the cannon-ports 'painted' on to intimidate pirates?

Thank you. I agree, the sail plan felt very merchant-y to me as well. There are no guns, they are "painted on".

EKnight

[BardDandelion]

On 8/8/2024 at 5:19 AM, Elephant Knight said:

Perhaps I could, but alas, I don't own the tile. I only own this and the Nacy G Roman because I got them in a bulk lot. But of the names, it would be the second best one, I would agree. I could almost see myself getting one off bricklink for this exact purchase.

EKnight

In that set there was also Mae Jemison printed tile. This one should also work as ship name. Maybe would be easier to get that one on BL? ;)

[Christophh]

WOW!

This one is a beauty! I absolutely love the deck covered with tiles, it looks soo clean! The interior is great aswell and the ship looks soo good and majestic! I love it! From which material did you make those sails? They looks so good as well!

Fantastic job!

[Elephant Knight]

On 8/14/2024 at 1:59 AM, Christophh said:

WOW!

This one is a beauty! I absolutely love the deck covered with tiles, it looks soo clean! The interior is great aswell and the ship looks soo good and majestic! I love it! From which material did you make those sails? They looks so good as well!

Fantastic job!

Thank you! As previously mentioned, Regular cotton material, stiffened up with a watered down gesso/paint mixture.

EKnight

[Christophh]

7 hours ago, Elephant Knight said:

Thank you! As previously mentioned, Regular cotton material, stiffened up with a watered down gesso/paint mixture.

EKnight

That is really creative and again, looks soo good. There are so many details to be found on this ship, absolutely fantastic!

[Rui Miguel]

I'm very late to the party  but this entry is amazing. The design is super cool. I love how you achieved the curves on the side of the ship and in the back. The colour scheme is fun as well and fits well with the story. All the inside details you created made the ship alive. I think it has too many strings/ropes but that is just me being silly, I would rather apply 100 LEGO stickers than tie ropes . Anyways! Congrats on your amazing entry I wish you success.