Old-School Tugboat
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Reddit user /u/Serendipitian has shared a nostalgic creation from their personal collection: a custom-built, old-school ocean-going tugboat originally constructed in 2018. After recently recovering the model, the builder noted that the bricks feature severe yellowing from age, though they believe this discoloration adds a certain rustic charm to the vessel.
The custom model draws loose inspiration from historic ocean-going tugboats of the 1910s. The builder initially drew motivation to tackle the project after learning about the 1918 attack on Orleans, Massachusetts, which involved the tugboat Perth Amboy, though the final MOC (My Own Creation) does not closely resemble that specific ship.
Custom nautical builds like this highlight the enduring creativity within the LEGO fan community, where builders often draw inspiration from maritime history. For fans looking to build and display their own nautical or historic models, it helps to keep your collection organized with a LEGO storage organizer and protect your finished builds from dust using a LEGO display case.
Old model I built in 2018 and recently recovered (hence the severe yellowing of some parts which I think add a certain charm to it). It is supposed to be inspired by the ocean-going tugboats of the 1910s although I do not remember which one I used as a loose reference. I only recall I was intially motivated to build something like this after learning about the 1918 attack on Orleans, MA involving the Perth Amboy, but that tug does not really resemble my model. submitted by ...
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