kerrmando Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 So impressed by this set, I'm definitely buying several! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowillsw Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Anybody attempted to seal the hull of any of the non-floating Lego ships and attached the old school weight to it? I bet this boat would be pretty cool if it can float. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinP Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Anybody attempted to seal the hull of any of the non-floating Lego ships and attached the old school weight to it? I bet this boat would be pretty cool if it can float. The boat would be very cool if it were to float, but I think that the designers intended the set to be displayed. If I get this set, I will try to see how long it floats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicblast Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 Anybody attempted to seal the hull of any of the non-floating Lego ships and attached the old school weight to it? I bet this boat would be pretty cool if it can float. I'll bet if it could float without any additional sealing, then TLG would advertise their butt off with it. LOL. It would be cool if it could though. I'm sure some MOC'er out there's added a train motor to a boat to make it sail-able. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicblast Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 Found an article on LEGO sets that have floated. They all had hulls made up of 1-3 pieces which didn't allow much water to seep in. http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/Boats Funnily enough, the 1650 Maersk Line Container Ship, released in 1974 is on the list. http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/1650_Maersk_Line_Container_Ship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNH1974 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Anybody attempted to seal the hull of any of the non-floating Lego ships and attached the old school weight to it? I bet this boat would be pretty cool if it can float. I did when I was a kid. I built a landing craft and sealed it with plasticine. However it floated very low in the water due to the inherent weight of the bricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRogall Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 He will never give up his contacts. People ask him all the time how he gets the info, but he wil never say. I don't blame him, either. He has said that he does not work for Lego, though. Well you will be glad to know that in the future, I well be posting news on new sets as I get them here as well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Well you will be glad to know that in the future, I well be posting news on new sets as I get them here as well!Awesome! Welcome to the site by the way! The famous 007 of Eurobricks now here is just way past cool. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_rockefeller Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Well you will be glad to know that in the future, I well be posting news on new sets as I get them here as well!Welcome to the site, good to have you as a member finally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Well you will be glad to know that in the future, I well be posting news on new sets as I get them here as well! Welcome to the site.. Your knowledge on future sets and EOL information is exceptional... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicblast Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Well you will be glad to know that in the future, I well be posting news on new sets as I get them here as well! Wow! Welcome to the site, GRogall! Your knowledge is definitely welcome here! You are a legend among legends... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eightbrick Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Yes! GRogall's here! Welcome aboard... as you can see your reputation extends far and wide... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkness Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 It extends far into the reaches of many obscure forums as well. Welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcbarcelona101 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 So, I'm definitely getting this one next january and figured I would ask something here first. What do you think about incorporating containers of different colors so that the ship looks more realistic? I'm thinking about it, so if any of our resident MOCers have any suggestions about the best colors for a realistic look, please post here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I'll buy one first off and then wait a couple of years for the inevitable big discounts. If LEGO Shop at Home allow an initial buying limit of 99, we needn't rush.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4x18 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I'll buy one first off and then wait a couple of years for the inevitable big discounts. IIRC Maersk sets aren't out THAT long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinP Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 So, I'm definitely getting this one next january and figured I would ask something here first. What do you think about incorporating containers of different colors so that the ship looks more realistic? I'm thinking about it, so if any of our resident MOCers have any suggestions about the best colors for a realistic look, please post here!! I like the idea of making the containers different colors to make the set more realistic. my suggestion would be to have some of the original containers scattered over the ship along with other colors like black, orange, dark blue, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 IIRC Maersk sets aren't out THAT long. I said that due to apparent longer life cycles of sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4x18 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I said that due to apparent longer life cycles of sets. Didn't read that on your post But if this set indeed does live a long and prosper life then there's no reason to rush. But, on the other hand we have 10219. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Didn't read that on your post But if this set indeed does live a long and prosper life then there's no reason to rush. But, on the other hand we have 10219. I like the train but, I can't bring myself to exceed RRP. Call me tight if you want. ;-) I'm buying 1 ship regardless just to not miss out and will keep an eye on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4x18 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I like the train but, I can't bring myself to exceed RRP. Call me tight if you want. ;-) I'm buying 1 ship regardless just to not miss out and will keep an eye on it. I didn't mean that in a price way. 10219 was out for a short while, under a year IIRC. I meant that you shouldn't wait that long - a couple of years as you said - to get some of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcarin Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Somehow I dont like this ship.... I really liked the Maersk Train though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eightbrick Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 So, I'm definitely getting this one next january and figured I would ask something here first. What do you think about incorporating containers of different colors so that the ship looks more realistic? I'm thinking about it, so if any of our resident MOCers have any suggestions about the best colors for a realistic look, please post here!! The problem is it looks like the stickers are not transparent so you would either have to make your own or leave the other containers blank. Color wise, this is where if Lego had a colonial red color it would be awesome, but I guess a dark red would work. A little dark blue and DBG would add some variety. Here's a pic of a triple e: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcbarcelona101 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Yeah, I would leave the red/blue containers without stickers since as you can see in that picture it seems only the light gray ones actually have the Maersk name. I have never modified an original set, so I'm kind of weary about doing it with this one, but I really feel the set could benefit from it and also the parts seem to be really easy to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_rockefeller Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 You're right! I wouldn't want to miss the boat on this one! I see what you did there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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