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LEGO Higgins 78-Footer PT-Boat MOC
Well, my school's cumulative final period is officially over, and my M1919s came in the mail two days ago. So, without further ado, I proudly present to you (finally as the time allowed) my Higgins torpedo boat of the United States Navy from World War II! Man, this was such a ride. Agreeably it's very slightly short of how it should be scaled in 1:35th, and I do need to order some proper propellers for the thing... but man, for refusing to go to Bricklink this whole process, I think it turned out pretty nicely! It's equipped with two rooms (well three if you count the white door in the bunk room that leads to the tiny bathroom LOL), one equipped with living space and the other being the sunken bridge. Of course, I have torpedo canisters on there, simulated primarily large wheel inserts, along with some two by two round plates/bricks. As for the gunnery, the M1919s are in their proper place, and I even approximated a heavy anti-aircraft gun at the stern. The hull itself is actually very sturdy and approximated with slopes at its bow. Speaking of which, the red underside, holding a lot of the boat together, has three simulated driveshafts with their propellers (again, still need to order some actual specified boat propellers that LEGO molds as one element), and two rudders surrounding them for steering of course. All in all, this was just a phenomenal build. I thank all the people who have contributed with constructive criticism and compliments on its previous posts depicting its progress, and tried to meet as many demands as possible, while, however, refusing to order from Bricklink! Man, what a challenge... but I think I am satisfied with it for now. It might go into a big airfield display I plan on doing at some point down the line, hint hint (:. Anyways, that's pretty much it for my Higgins PT-Boat... I'll be working on a lot of LEGO now that school has quieted down. Peace out!
LEGO Higgins 78-Footer PT-Boat MOC
Well, my school's cumulative final period is officially over, and my M1919s came in the mail two days ago. So, without further ado, I proudly present to you (finally as the time allowed) my Higgins torpedo boat of the United States Navy from World War II! Man, this was such a ride. Agreeably it's very slightly short of how it should be scaled in 1:35th, and I do need to order some proper propellers for the thing... but man, for refusing to go to Bricklink this whole process, I think it turned out pretty nicely! It's equipped with two rooms (well three if you count the white door in the bunk room that leads to the tiny bathroom LOL), one equipped with living space and the other being the sunken bridge. Of course, I have torpedo canisters on there, simulated primarily large wheel inserts, along with some two by two round plates/bricks. As for the gunnery, the M1919s are in their proper place, and I even approximated a heavy anti-aircraft gun at the stern. The hull itself is actually very sturdy and approximated with slopes at its bow. Speaking of which, the red underside, holding a lot of the boat together, has three simulated driveshafts with their propellers (again, still need to order some actual specified boat propellers that LEGO molds as one element), and two rudders surrounding them for steering of course. All in all, this was just a phenomenal build. I thank all the people who have contributed with constructive criticism and compliments on its previous posts depicting its progress, and tried to meet as many demands as possible, while, however, refusing to order from Bricklink! Man, what a challenge... but I think I am satisfied with it for now. It might go into a big airfield display I plan on doing at some point down the line, hint hint (:. Anyways, that's pretty much it for my Higgins PT-Boat... I'll be working on a lot of LEGO now that school has quieted down. Peace out!