Imperial Frigate Concordia

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.

Detailed instructions break the build down into manageable chunks, using plenty of submodels. Because the ship’s hull is shaped in multiple directions, every section is different, making for an enjoyable building experience.

3989 parts, including 13 Minifigures, one sticker

Features:

- accurate hull shape typical of 18th century sailing ships

- smooth curves with half-steps where-ever possible

- stability tested with physical bricks, can be held with one hand 

- full interior with most of the top deck removable

- brick-built cannons that be run out one by one

- gun ports can be closed with cannons run in

- realistic bow with head rails, bulkhead and figurehead

- complex stern shape with rich ornaments

- detailed captain’s cabin with sky lights

- storage compartment below deck

- galley with fire safety measures

- working capstan (needs a string)

- three-part masts with fighting tops

Some personal notes:

In my opinion, wooden sailing ships are uniquely beautiful and I have built an entire fleet of sailing ships with Lego from 2009- 2013. Concordia is my best work so far and the culmination of many years of experience. Thanks to the BrickLink Designer Program, it could come to you!