Lego Battleship Project
LEGO fan and builder /u/LowTry256 has shared a custom creation featuring a model of the *Richelieu*-class battleship. The builder is currently seeking community feedback and design input on the proportions of the ship, specifically questioning whether the hull is too tall relative to its overall length.
According to the builder's specifications, the hull currently measures 9 LEGO blocks tall at the highest point of the bow and 7 blocks tall at its lowest point midship. To improve the vessel's profile, the builder plans to implement a gradual taper extending from the hull down to midship, concluding near the first barbette. Additionally, the builder is considering a color change for the lowest stud layer, swapping it to black to accurately represent the ship's waterline paint and visually reduce the perceived height of the hull.
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This is my FS Richelieu Class battleship project in Lego. I want some input on how it looks from the viewpoint of someone else. Is the hull too tall for the length? At the lowest point of the hull (midship) it’s 7 Lego blocks tall and at the highest point (bow) it’s 9 blocks tall. I’m going to do a gradual taper down from the hull to mid ship which should end around the first barbette. I included images with measurements. If it really came down to it I suppose I could change the very bottom...
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