LEGO Deep Sea - "Attractive" Crab Boat Hull MOC 🔱🦀🧲🏹

[@Foghorn8]

You could add a helicopter or seaplane approaching the oil rig maybe. That way you have something even higher than the boats and not taking up more shelf surface. I like the three items you have there and don't think it needs much more in terms of large marine items. Maybe a shark or something with it's fin above the waves and the body beneath? Not sure if you can use enough magnets to make that a reality since the larger portion would be beneath. You could then have a guy in a dingy looking terrified as it approached.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

That is a great idea... BUT... I'm way ahead of you, haha. Wait and see!

[@chrisjackson2193]

You could have a boat in the process of sinking with half on the surface and half underneath. Lots of good character scene possibilities (person hanging onto boat debris etc)

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I have a plan like that but less perilous. Could be fun though!

[@carlosa7598]

Great video. I also did an Offshore Oil Rig in my Sea Port City. Me being a former US Navy, the harbor and your sea projects r my favorite in your city. Great video, suggestions and ideas. Hello from Japan🗾😊

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Hi, whereabouts in Japan? I must go there one day. I have a couple of big ship builds coming up, although not too soon!

[@timscity]

Love the topiary scene! Will definitely be borrowing that idea.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Go for it and send me a picture. Green hands are rarer than you'd think!

[@richy77]

That Keel/Engine/Rudder setup is genius! Looks amazing.

[@alexandre.o.branco]

Thanks Robin, nice video which took me down memory lane… I had motorized Lego boats when I was a kid - used to play a lot with them in the bathtub 🛁

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Good times!

[@Erikve]

A deep sea video, whoop whoop . That looks really great. I think you easily can put 3 more boats, the denser the better! And at the edge you can of course still add boat-fascades! ;)

[@RobinHoodBricks]

A boat facade is, strangely, something I'd not considered!

[@flynnjamison8321]

Awesome Robin. The cabinet really does alow for some dynamic scenes !!!!

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Yes, it's working well already!

[@dennisbomhof]

I think you can cram a couple more boats in Robin, or scenes! Maybe a breaching whale for that matter! 😉 Anyway, Sig Hanssen stands proud there with that wonderfull hull!

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Yeah, I hope so, haha!

[@andrewfield176]

Really clever use to show off the effectiveness of the 20,000 Bricks under the Sea cabinet. I remember having a black tugboat in the 80s (4005) that I’m fairly sure had an enormous keel underneath to keep it upright. Really like the use of the magnets and it creates a great effect. It seems to look best from the top and maybe the lighting/reflection from camera doesn’t show it off as well from below. Really like you extending use of an existing build. Looking forward to Wednesday already now! (JJ on emoticons)

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I have that tugboat and I remember the heavy keel. I won't use that one here, haha. I think the reflection was worse as it was nearer the front of the cabinet but it may well get pushed back in due course and the internal lights "dimmed" a bit!

[@guleri]

That enormus keel was really heavy and sorely needed when you wanted the boat to float in water without tipping over. Remember I used to sail my Lego boats in the bathtub as a kid, somtimes we made really long boats and had to have two or three of the keels underneath.

[@richy77]

We should start calling 20,000 Bricks Under the Sea "2BUS"

[@perez1883]

I really love that cattle guard and the hedge art!

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Thanks!

[@JayDraperTMD]

Absolutely love that build, it looks awesome! Presumably you could move the crab boat further back in the cabinet and have some smaller boats at the front without it getting too crowded, since the crab boat is large enough that you'll still be able to see it just fine. A nice touch might be to have a buoy above the crab pot, with or without a chain/rope securing it.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Yes we'll need a rope and a buoy so they can pull it up!

[@Rhewtani]

You could do some ship facades in the back to save on space. Also, it would be great if you had a half ship against the side glass, where you can see inside it from the side of the cabinet, but not viewable from inside the display - much like your cutaway builds near the edges of the tables.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

That sounds really interesting. A bit difficult but fun. Hmmm. You've got me thinking!

[@davidgate4306]

I think a barnacle of 2 would be great, maybe even some darker patches, as im sure this crab boat would be pretty rusty and old rather than slick smooth shining red. You could maybe even have a crab escaping on the underside.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

There's an escapee on the front but another would be good. Maybe stickers could add some distress to the perfect red!

[@geologyjoerocks]

That looks fantastic! I think you can cram in a couple more boats!

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I think so too. I have to. Or maybe a rotation system, haha!

[@peterkitts8815]

I think if you added smaller things with some not boats you can get away with more things on the surface. A small dinghy / rigid inflatable type boat, a bouy would work without it feeling crowded. Can then have a school of fish or something underneath it and it would have a chain anchoring it to the bottom which gives more options like weeds hanging off it, fish at various depths, etc.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Yes, I'll definitely mix it up a bit, thanks!

[@justaddbricks5527]

About the density of boats at the top, I think it looks great at the moment, but maybe one more smaller boat would be good - I think 3 more would look too crowded. The underside of the crab boats looks great, I though it maybe looked slightly too flat, but it looks good.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I now officially have too many boats, with two more on the way. Ooops!

[@tomb8969]

Another great video and such fantastic idea using this cabinet and the magnets. I would remove the two grill pieces, think it would be better if everything was smooth. Maybe one of your other boats could have an anchor and then a large squid climbing up to swallow the boat like in Pirates of the Caribbean. How quickly you filled up the top shelf has me thinking you may have over ordered all those interesting parts for the coral, hopefully you can cram them all in. Keep up the great work!!

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Fortunately there's three levels of the deep to fill and it'll also go up the walls. Much appreciated!

[@LordNuttington]

You can definitely squeeze in a couple more boats Robin! Maybe move the crab boat to the back and have something smaller in front, maybe someone on a lilo that's floated out to sea! I'm sad to lose the crab fishermen from the main room, but they look much happier out at sea (apart from the one being sick!).

[@RobinHoodBricks]

It makes more sense doesn't it. I think it will go at the back but it's at the front for now to show it off!

[@ZackN85]

I agree that adding more boats/ships will look awkwardly overcrowded very quick. What I'd love to see at the top layer is a whale surfacing. You could mount most of the body to the underside with just a bit coming above, probably with a blowhole spraying. (Alternatively, it could be breeching with the front portion of its body extending above the glass or returning from a breech with just its tail above the water, like in your harbor.) A really fun project, in particular, to create some "splashes" on the water surface. (Maybe even a Narwhal, so it could have the Friends line baby Narwhal flanking it.) I even think you could probably get away with doing a kind of "facade" trick to build just half the whale if you place it all the way against a cabinet wall.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Shhhhh. Wink wink!

[@jamesreallylongusernametha1228]

That really ‘floats my boat’ :) it’s definitely an interesting idea robin

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Cheers!

[@PaPasBricks]

Love this cabinet and i think you took it to a whole new level, i think adding more is better keeping up with packed and stacked, maybe some jet skiers, rescue boat because some one feel over board the oil rig . You could put a guy in a barrow with a paddle.

[@rosannachambers9689]

It looks great, I think thats enough things on the surface of the water. The sea can't be as crazy busy as your city, it jusy wouldn't look right. Please can you go back to the fairground, it would be great to see it finished.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

February will be smaller videos due to work constraints (busy busy). However the fairground will not be forgotten. I know everyone needs to see it ALL going at once!

[@robg4640]

For the topiary, how about attaching a small plant/leaf piece where the gardener has yet to trim away?

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Good little amendment. It'll link the elements of the scene together!

[@Solbrick]

Looks great! And so cool with the magnets as a magic trick!

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Thanks. I'm really enjoying the cabinet already!

[@The_13th_Hussar]

In terms of the top shelf I'd say it's pretty good as is, the only 2 things I think you maybe could/should add would be a small island maybe with a castaway and perhaps a seaplane.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I'll definitely do an aircraft in the air somewhere!

[@BadgerBishop]

WOW! That turned out excellent.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Thank you very much!

[@guleri]

Love the crab boat.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Yay!

[@BrooksBricks]

This is a nice little tweak - I like how the boat looks in the cabinet! Personally, just being greedy, but I'ld love to see a bunch of things in the cabinet... at the Brick Nottingham Density level :D A helicopter also could be cool.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I have a heli!

[@josephd27]

Below the water boar section looks great

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Thanks very much!

[@daanhoogervorst5591]

You should build a giant (monster) crab and let it attack either the ship or the cage

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I have the Aqua-Raiders giant crab for just that purpose!

[@louisavevers9709]

Loved the video! You have great ideas and I love the way you show us how you put it together. You may have enough room up top for maybe a dinghy boat, or maybe a couple of ppl on floating devices like what you'd have in a swimming pool... Like an inner tube thingy... Maybe even the inner tube being pulled along by some kind of speed boat or jet ski! 😁

[@jjproductions7299]

maybe you could have a small speedboat from the SSP marine division in the city to replace the shrimp boat?

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Small? SSP? They don't do small, haha!

[@RobinHoodBricks]

If that's JJ who sent me the wonderful package it'll be in a video this Wednesday!

[@JJF_Lego]

@@RobinHoodBricks I don’t think that is the same JJ as that one is me! But this is and we knew/hope you’d love it

[@garyschweighardt7725]

Great Job, cant wait for the crab pot!!!

[@stuartwalker3131]

Maybe you could have a windsurfer and a couple in a rowing boat? Or you could have someone in a rubber ring who's drifted to far out to see?

[@buddylee6996]

Fantastic build Robin, I think it looks awesome! I would of never thought to do something like this in a cabinet. I to think one more boat would look good and not to crowded. It would be cool if you could get the one moc from Jaws of the Orca. And have a big great whites head coming out of the water and have it's body under the glass using the magnets. "You're gunna need a bigger boat" 😂 that would be funny. I can't wait to see the crab pods being pulled up. Maybe you could have some of the crabs hang on to the side of the pod also. Keep up the great work my friend

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Yes, the opportunities are great here. It will be a fun journey with a few things up my sleeves. I think at least ONE more boat will have to make the cut as I don't have a diving surface vessel yet!

[@chrischristiansen6204]

If we get really cheeky we could have something cut off by the sides or front of the cabinet like the standing holes do.

[@brickartisan]

the shrimp boat looks much better in the cabinet. I think you can fit 2-3 more boats without making the cabinet look too crowded. maybe even some para-sail or surfers? or a floating island for the shipwrecked minifig? 😊

[@RobinHoodBricks]

There's so many options I may have to rotate things. That'll also keep it fresh!

[@loismcbride3389]

Robin, I have an idea about the crabpot under your ship. You should put some kind of rope or chain attached to a buoy on the surface near the boat. Then it could be that the pot and buoy are waiting for the fishermen to grab it and pull it up.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

That's how they do it in real life so I'll have to do something similar with official LEGO string!

[@johnvocatura]

Nice job Robin.

[@Agarricus]

I've only ever used the boat motor in my bath, and as far as I remember it wasn't as exciting as I hoped it would be

[@RobinHoodBricks]

It would've been cool on a boating pond or lake!

[@mohitpunia2216]

Awesome work Robin absolutely adore it. The part of the hull immersed in water is usually full of algae and rust on most the shipping boats. Wouldn't a combo of reddish brown and dark green look more organic.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Great point but I kinda liked the ides of it being consistent. It would be a very dramatic change all in one line. If I do another I'll have to attempt a colour change!

[@hoarder66]

Tile on top of the piece underneath the glass would help but still looks great

[@5Pip]

It looks great with just the 3 pieces on top shelf, sometimes less is more. Hope you and your wife are recovering well.

[@benjohnson8175]

How about a motor dingy with coast guard crew. They could be doing some check on the boats.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I was thinking similarly about Greenpeace protesters!

[@Slavador2393]

Hi Robin! Love the video! I have suggestion to go with your shrub cutting scene, maybe you could add a few shrubs that haven't been cut yet. You nailed the lower haul of the crab boat! Can you increase the length of the keel a little more? It would be a little more realistic. 😊

[@richy77]

You should have a little (tiny & ridiculous) raft chasing the crab boat to try and steal its crabs! They could have like a rope gun with a hook or something hilarious

[@reubendorman]

Great vid robin thanks

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Very welcome!

[@DanielA-no9xv]

You could add like one more small ship up there like maybe a coast guard or a sailboat but i think it looks fine as it is ,im excited to see what you do with the underwater section you could have a shipwreck a treasure chest or even Atlantis also the crab boat is awesome and I watch deadliest catch and i get what you mean about Sig Hansen

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Thanks. Have you seen his wristwatch? Gaudy is not a strong enough word, haha!

[@sezeroklegoman]

It's nice to follow you as a lego lover.

[@SuperSecretBricks]

In terms of perspective, I think it's more effective to have bigger builds at the back, and smaller ones at the front (a bit like in the city actually!). Maybe by moving the crab boat to the far background, and the sailboat a bit more forward (though not too much because it's quite tall... I'm a bit torn on that) you could then fit more vessels on that top level. And kudos to Guardian of the Deep for making it into the cabinet abyss 👌

[@ryangann799]

Really good build as usual, great video!

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Thanks a million!

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

Nice one Robin I was thinking U need sume. red sticker sheet..to add to the glass so the gap.from the glass is not there when look at it from underneath ..

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Then I won't be able to move it!

[@roberthune-kalter6892]

I think if you add one more thing to the top layer it should be a submarine, half above and half below.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Something similar will happen!

[@sezeroklegoman]

Hello, I have a hard time understanding you sometimes because our languages ​​are different, but we have a love there, our passion for LEGO. The city is beautiful, but the part that impresses me is your farm. lobster fishing boat is awesome

[@Brownsbrickbuilds]

Hi what a fantastic display! Do you have a link to the rare Earth magnets please? Thanks

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I think this was it but there are so many people selling them. Get the exact dimensions for where you want the magnet to squeeze into! e-magnetsuk.com/product/neodymium-rectangular-magnets/

[@Brownsbrickbuilds]

@@RobinHoodBricks thank you so much

[@chrischristiansen6204]

It looks good, way to get extra value out of the crab boat. It looks more in place out on the sea vs in the harbor and will really sing with the crab pots on a lower level. I think more boats or other things on the top level should be ok as long as we are getting value out of the space.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Yes, the interaction across layers is awesome. There'll be another boat in Brick Nottingham before long!

[@meat_loafers]

You should add an accidentally caught lobster being thrown back into the ocean by a crew mate, I think it could be a funny scene!

[@railwayjade]

Thats so awesome!

[@PlayerCarter.]

Do you have a nuclear early warning system in case of a nuclear strike from Soltown?

[@RobinHoodBricks]

We are friendly with Soltown (thankfully). They even have a RHB statue in there somewhere!

[@clutchmorecity]

About anothe because in seas you would see 6 boats all near each other.

[@Tylan_the_gamer]

nice job! however i do think you should finish the fairground before moving onto the undersea project. i think its better not to leave projects unfinished

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Although I agree with you that may not be immediately possible. I got very frustrated with Jang not doing his Planetary Defence Base a few years back (he still hasn't). BUT, I am very busy with work this month so expect shorter, easier videos for a few weeks to the end of February before I can attempt bigger ones again!

[@cfffarms2727]

Love the new Minifigures. I think you should move the medal off the wheelchair racer. I think it would look more realistic.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Yes I agree!

[@fitbrick2012]

I think a see monster would be cool

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Only one? Dozens!

[@betamonttv9240]

Nice boat

[@RobinHoodBricks]

It has its own video like everything else!

[@orientalmoons]

For the remainder of the top shelf, you could have a lifeboat going to rescue a clearly inappropriate craft like a rowing boat or inflatable? Also here to plug the idea of a canal boat for the space you've now got in Brick Nottingham. The real Nottingham does have canal boats; it could be a residential one or it could be a cargo boat delivering coal. Or you could just get the new Friends houseboat because we all know how much you love Friends 😜

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I have three ships en route to Brick Nottingham. Sadly none are canal boats. Maybe one day!

[@adnanshareef4344]

I LOVE it!

[@BricksforDaddy]

Looks great

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Thanks!

[@badam2251]

Could you make a super yaught on the water?

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Filled with rich people? I do have a fancy sailing yacht there. I need a diving ship most of all!

[@bricks_and_cities]

Who knew the Crab Boat could get even better?

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Yay!

[@PREDAT0R_33]

i really love his lego city and I have one question what website do I go to to buy just Ninjago minifigurs

[@RobinHoodBricks]

BrickLink.com or eBay I would say!

[@adnanshareef4344]

I would recomend the epic battle sets

[@vrijegeest512]

Bricklink

[@rbleisem]

If you put the crab-boat in the place of the yacht, then she would be more in the background, especially if you keep the yacht sailing direction going with the crab-boat. The yacht you can have sailing past the oil rig and that gives you room for at least on other object. Be honest with yourself, the crab-boat best look is 45 degrees from the back, so you can see it's screw & rudder, right? And with the yacht it's seeing it's underwater structure, just right, correct? That leaves you with some roof for something else. Like say a submarine that's partly above and partly below, water. Or another yacht or two, like those Ninjago catamaran & trimaran, if after a light remodeling to remove the weapons, add extra sails and make their hulls a bit more logical in setup, while adding in the underwater parts of their hulls. That could let you show a sail race of some kind.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Good thinking. The race I was considering was power boats but I've got to squeeze in a diving ship as that'll interact with the depths as well. Maybe they could alternate!

[@rbleisem]

@@RobinHoodBricks Fishing boat & tugs are known to resupply oil rig, in terms of food, so that's also a option in terms of position. Especially tugs that also can lay those floating navigation helping elements.

[@LeeMcGlinnWJJF]

Hey it could be fun if you put some barnacles under the boat to make it look like its a bit older

[@LeeMcGlinnWJJF]

Hahaha sorry I just heard you say this at the end hahaha

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I may still do that!

[@andyhuckle]

will you be adding any waves/foam around the top layer items propeller etc ?

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I could scatter some cheese wedges I suppose!

[@Bald_Cat2007]

I have a question. On the mast of the crab boat what is that red thing at the top. I've been trying to find one of those pieces

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Do you mean the torch? Piece 3959. They were in everything in the 80s!

[@Bald_Cat2007]

@@RobinHoodBricks yes that's what I meant. Thank you I've been trying to find one of those

[@dragonracer7383]

A true ships keel runs the entire length of the ship ,looks great tho 😊

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Fair enough. It was guesswork!

[@Mini-Luke-2]

Hello robin I have an idea the train "leviathan" in the death carriage you can have someone throwing up it will be really cool because I've sorta tried it but it's not pretty 😆 🤣

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Yick. Sounds messy!

[@SandsGC]

The Motors Worked Rather Well Until You Let It Go Off On It's Own And That's When It Gets Tangled In Some Sort Of Water Based Greenery And Never Works Again

[@charlieanderson9544]

I know this has nothing to do with boats, but you should make a murder on the leviathan stop motion movie

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Haha, that would be cool but I'm not sure I have the skill or patience!

[@meat_loafers]

You should add Jack Sparrows boat (Set 30131)

[@RobinHoodBricks]

That's a fun little one!

[@EdwinvdKaaij]

Have an octopus grab the underside of the fisherman’s boat 😂

[@HuntingPuma378]

I’m definitely later lol!

[@allenforbes8108]

Large sea snake or leviathan in a cabinet level.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I have all sorts of creatures big and small for all the levels!

[@awes0men0b0dy9]

Looks a little funky but I like it

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Something a bit different!

[@Imperialofficer07]

Too be honest.....that's enough boats.....maybe a small seaplane near the oil ring....but that might make it too crowded.....I like the look even if not realistic......it's still looks cool....and I wish I could send things.....from across the pond, but postage is a pain from California to England.....

[@dirtbikepartsri]

Sigs boat has twin props

[@RobinHoodBricks]

It's not red either!

[@dirtbikepartsri]

@@RobinHoodBricks if the boat breaks down with 1 motor then it's coast guard time

[@RobinHoodBricks]

This has zero motors!

[@sineptorro9190]

The shark could eat one of those crab pods

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Sharks everywhere!

[@jamesdoble7580]

maybe one more small ship/boat.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Ooops!

[@naveedLbisram]

Is is a great idea and great build/amendment but it is a bit bland,I think it should either another colour or some more details,for example barnacle

[@betamonttv9240]

You can add on the bus a slovakia minifig i am from there

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I have a hun. Is that close enough? Unfortunately I don't have room for 200 countries!

[@betamonttv9240]

It can be it

[@betamonttv9240]

If you want you can print a custom sticker and put it on his chest or a real flag sticker

[@RobinHoodBricks]

No custom stickers for me thanks!

[@betamonttv9240]

Ok

[@AlrighteeMightee]

Your least favorite series 22 character should go 20,000 bricks under the sea!

[@ironshark5845]

You should make a dog park my mom will love if you made a lego dog park

[@etreacy]

hello!

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Hello!

[@kp-fm5qo]

put a crab underneath the boat hideing on boat

[@RobinHoodBricks]

There's one escapee on the front at the moment. Run, crab, run!

[@patrickkinkead9875]

Put in a jet ski or two

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I had two powerboats lined up, haha. I guess they'll go in the city!

[@reubendorman]

Hello

[@justherewaiting8772]

I love your videos and your city Robin! But those two goth kids on the bridge is a little iffy. I’m sure you didn’t intend anything bad, but that’s rough man.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

They are reading poetry. I have people all over my rooftops but no one thinks they are in danger!

[@dazblue5515]

Hi Robin - great to see an update to the Undersea Cabinet... have you seen Beyond the Brick's video of a coral reef build... kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZCbeJ2YfZyErJI - thought it may be of interest with this build in mind... I like what they did with the circling school of fish 😁

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I'll take a look. I'm not planning a load of motors for this one though. They're all in the fairground!

[@clutchmorecity]

Second