A grand LEGO construction, featuring 4,851 bricks, exemplifies the dream ship, the Flying Dutchman, that every fan yearned for
The LEGO Ideas Flying Dutchman MOC, designed by Tobnac, is a stunningly detailed and large-scale build, composed of an impressive 4,851 bricks. This masterpiece aims to capture the supernatural essence of the Flying Dutchman, the ghost ship from the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series.
## Design and Size
The Flying Dutchman's design showcases advanced LEGO building techniques, making it a challenging yet rewarding project for LEGO enthusiasts. The build is massive, measuring 103 centimeters in length and weighing nearly 4 kilograms, making it one of the larger LEGO models. The design aims to honor the haunting majesty of the Flying Dutchman, likely incorporating intricate details to replicate the ship's cinematic appearance.
The Flying Dutchman's design defies nautical logic and resembles a creature born from the depths. Its front jaw is designed with massive curved teeth and rotating triple cannons, while its rear mast sections, roof, and captain's quarters are removable for easy access. The Kraken Wheel, positioned exactly under the captain's quarters roof, as seen in the movies, features a legendary pipe organ below deck. The pipe organ's three-tiered keyboard design is surrounded by organic overgrowth, adding to the ship's eerie atmosphere.
To manage space, the levers surrounding the Kraken Wheel fold down when not in use. The Flying Dutchman's design moves beyond conventional LEGO ship building into something more akin to constructing a living organism, embodying something far more sinister than the Black Pearl, embodying supernatural dread and the ferrying of souls.
## Minifigures
The Flying Dutchman's minifigure lineup includes characters from Dead Man's Chest and At World's End, such as Davy Jones, Bootstrap Bill Turner, Maccus, Jack, Will, Elizabeth, and Barbossa. Additional minifigures for this MOC include Tia Dalma, Cutler Beckett, and Wheelback. These minifigures not only enhance the playability and completeness of the set but also provide a diverse lineup of characters inspired by the movies.
To see this MOC become an official LEGO set, fans can support it by voting on the LEGO Ideas website. With its intricate details, large scale, and faithful recreation of the Flying Dutchman from the Pirates of the Caribbean series, this MOC is a must-have for any LEGO enthusiast or fan of the franchise.
The intricate details of the Flying Dutchman's design may include renderings of the ship's pipeline organ, reminiscent of its haunting appearance in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" events. As a spectacle of entertainment, this incredible structure will captivate LEGO enthusiasts and fans of the series alike.
