You can BUILD this stunning LEGO Viking Longship!

[@Edward-pw6zz]

What a beautiful ship! Well done CraftedBricks!

[@CraftedBricks]

Thanks Edward, I think I over-edited a few things in this video looking at it with fresh eyes today, but still a good offering and other one published! As always thanks for your friendly support and comments, have a superb weekend! : )

[@Edward-pw6zz]

@@CraftedBricks You to!

[@hettbeans]

I've got the parts for the ship coming right now (for about $30 altogether with a couple of minor couple substitutions). I really like some of the customizations you've made here, particularly the two flags on the mast and the pyramids on the shields. I've been scouring Brick Link and the other sites looking for a selection of 10 Viking shields that I can get at reasonable prices but it's looking like getting 10 will run about $50-$60, so I might keep it to 5 and only put them on the visible side on my shelf. The shields and minifigs are gonna kill me for this one.

[@CraftedBricks]

It's so good to hear that you are taking this project on, I think you will be very happy with the finished result. I was facing the same issue with the expensive shields, hence my option of running with 10 of the standard metalic shields and using the 1x1 spikes to decorate them. I was hoping that with the release of the Viking Village set that Lego would offer the shields from that set via Pick a Brick, but I juts checked and they are not coming up, maybe that will change in the future. All the best with your build!

[@hettbeans]

@@CraftedBricks I ended up getting a few of the Viking shield print 2x2 round tiles, which can stack on top of the round gray shields in use here. I think those are the best cheap solution. I also nabbed a few different flag colors to play with, and I got alternate sail pieces to make a folded up white/red striped sail (I replaced all the sail pieces with tan/brick yellow except for the 3x 1x2 plates, which I got in red). All ordered tonight from Bricklink.

[@CraftedBricks]

Awesome! ...and it is refreshing to hear from someone who clearly knows what they are doing with BrickLink! E.g. ordering alternate colours and pieces to experiment with. I often do the same thing. Any parts that I don't use for a build go into my spares and can be used for another project.

[@hettbeans]

​@@CraftedBricks ​ This whole thing came out really great IMO. The sail looks fantastic in tan/brick yellow and printed shields (or stickers on 2x2 round tiles, in this case) really make a huge difference. I also used a couple of extra strings to add the additional forward and rear rigging that was missing in the original design, which I think really makes a big impact. I'm gonna send you some pics on Instagram.

[@dbrickslegion]

Wow, this viideo shocked me. Really goated video for any vikings fan. I will use your mods as inspiration for upgrading my LEGO´s latest version, I hope it goes well 🤝💪

[@CraftedBricks]

Thanks! And all the best with moding your official Lego Viking ship set. Personalizing and upgrading your own sets is always a lot of fun!

[@ChilledOutBricks]

nice vid simon keep up the good work

[@CraftedBricks]

Thank you!

[@MSalvadorStudios]

this one looks much better than the original and would look awesome next to the viking village

[@CraftedBricks]

thanks 'Tom', and I agree this model will look really good paired with the new Viking Village.

[@drauncj]

Parts ordered, I'll let you know how I get on. I have a pretty substantial viking crew waiting to board.

[@CraftedBricks]

Excellent! Yes please keep me updated it is always good to hear about fellow Lego Enthusiasts builds, especially when in this case you are building a model I've recommended / featured in a video.

[@drauncj]

@@CraftedBricks Well I got my parts! But I accidentally ordered a bunch of modified plates in the wrong color, so I'm back to waiting on those parts lol Importantly, I'm already lost on your mod instructions: "1. When completing steps 1-5 in Jonas's instructions, add / swap in the black plates I show in step 1 of my file." This is actually pretty vague, as one cannot both add *and* swap accurately without explicit instruction 😅

[@CraftedBricks]

@@drauncj - nice one and that is frustrating re your BrickLink order, it happens from time to time to all of us. I've miss ordered I'm the past myself 🤔 Re my instructions, you have to look at my Studio file, my notes and Jonas's instructions at the same time as you are building. What I've said will make complete sense when you get to this step as you are both adding new black plates missing from Jonas's model per what I've shown in my model file, and swapping out some of the coloured plates Jonas has shown in his instructions for equivalent black parts.

[@drauncj]

@@CraftedBricks Thanks for the detailed and prompt reply. I'll give it another go when my parts arrive next week 😅

[@somethingawesome9547]

Love your vids. Wish you'd upload more. Just upload anything. Whatever is on you're mind. We'll watch :)

[@CraftedBricks]

Aww that is so sweet to hear, thank you! Unfortunately with just how much work goes into most of my videos it's not possible to upload more. I'm also planning to slow down on making video content so I have time to do Lego design work. I can't believe it's September already and I've not designed a new model or designed significant mod this year. So I'd better get onto it! Ps - I'm working on my blog site in the background. When it's ready I hope that's will be an easier way to share my thoughts and ideas on our Lego hobby. : )

[@luiscedeno7856]

keep it up mate, always love your videos and you are easily the best lego youtuber. quality videos everytime, also awesome design with this ship!

[@CraftedBricks]

That is so kind of you Luis, thank you for comment and feedback! I'm definitely going to keep making videos, but my publishing frequency will slow down as I need more time to do Lego design work. But that's ok I hope to double down on video quality over quantity. I will start filming my next build this weekend! Have a good week : )

[@controllerpleb6568]

This is such a good improvement! I remember looking into these instructions a while back, and your improvements just make it even better! Regarding your addition of an extra row of bricks along the bottom of the ship: sometimes with scale modeling it's more important to recreate the feeling of the original the vessel, rather than the accurate proportions. And additional role of bricks may disrupt the proportions slightly, but it improves how the vessel appears. Similarly, Hot Wheels cars have oversized wheels because for some reason it looks better to the human eye.

[@CraftedBricks]

Thanks for commenting. And I'm glad you liked my mods or updates to the original and you are right, to the human eye this model looks much better with the increased hull free-board. The original just looked a little under-done and not quite right. Have a superb weekend ahead!

[@joostdriesens3984]

What an excellent design and professional video with all the proper references (as a university librarian I approve! 😉). My first thought was that I would like to build this ship, but the proper sail probably has to come from far away and it might be a hassle or expensive. But then I noticed the company that makes the sails is from the Netherlands, my home country! Perhaps Odin is trying to tell me something..

[@CraftedBricks]

Haha what a superb comment Joost - your line about Odin trying to tell you something made me smile and laugh, thank you! I think this is worthy project to take on, months on I still look at this Viking longship on display and it brings a smile to my face. I think you will feel the same if you build it. All the best!

[@matthewwest1604]

I have already built Jonas Kramm's base model. It is beautiful and stately and much better than the Lego 3-in-1, but lacks some stability underneath. I corrected this by attaching plates to the underside of the hull, but your design seems a much more elegant solution. Now I am definitely thinking of ordering the extra parts you suggest. For shields, I like the sunburst shield from LotR Eomer. It goes really well with the green sail. I also like the Eomer helmet for my rowers. This minifigure and his accessories are ridiculously expensive now (unless you cheat like me and buy Chinese knock-offs. ;-) [Oh, by the way, I would never buy mocs from China. I know they steal from fan designers. I only buy retired Lego or loose parts.]

[@CraftedBricks]

Hi Matthew, great idea on adding the additional plates underneath, I did the same with my modified version. As for the LotR sunburst shields I love those and agree they would work well with this model! They expensive though! Helmet looks good too. the pricing for minifigures on BrickLink drives me mad sometimes, I was lucky that I bought one of the Viking collectable minifigures very early on, so that's what I used for my tiller man. Re MOCs from China, I agree and stay away from them too! But I do occasionally buy CaDa sets as I know they only make sets they design themselves OR they actively partner with known MOC designers and bring their design s to market paying the designer commissions. All good, and thanks for commenting!

[@NotRex411]

I can’t load the parts list

[@CraftedBricks]

The parts list is an xml file that you can open in something like Notepad (windows pc) and use to create a Wanted list in BrickLink to order the parts. I also provided a version of the parts (a .io file) that you can open in Studio. You can download Studio here: www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/download.page

[@jacobe1942]

This is such a great MOC. I like your improvements and have borrowed some but it was too confusing to order parts to make the extra layer. I found everything on pick a brick but will wait to get a few more minis once brick link has the new viking pieces. This is going to look so good with the new viking village! A nice raiding faction to go after the royal bakeries sweet treats... they will have sweet snacks in the treasure chest.

[@CraftedBricks]

Hi Jacob, I'm very pleased to hear you are going to build this! It is a delightful piece! For the hull layer and my mods you will be able to use the .xml file to create a Wanted list in BrickLink to order the parts you need. Was ordering from BrickLink the confusing part? If so how can I help?

[@jacobe1942]

@@CraftedBricks I guress it is because I have a basic PC and I don't think I can read them, I opened one and had somewhat of a list of parts but too much work to go through pick a brick. (I already spent a long time going through all the other parts) I am not sure how to use the list in bricklink, but either way its going to look good and with some other accessories and animals I got my total had reached enough! thanks for the review though. I will be upgrading the bow, spikes, rudder... Lego really should have approved this one, its 10x the 3 in 1 creator model. I might consider upgrading the bottom layer when I get a few torsos to man the craft.

[@jacobe1942]

now if I could only find a reasonable CMF viking to be the captain

[@CraftedBricks]

Hi again Jacob, reading this I think trying out and getting used to BrickLink is going to transform your world! ...no more manually hunting for parts on Lego Pick a Prick, you can just upload/create a Wanted list on BrickLink, easily sort and see the parts you need, and then order them! I have an older video on 'How to buy Lego on BrickLink' that although long, I recommend when you have time that you watch the part on how to create a Wanted list and give it a go. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2nLpahsbNuch8U Happy building!

[@jacobe1942]

@@CraftedBricks Your your probobaly right, I could save a lot. I had bought a bunch of brick bundles on Ebay to help get some of the colors that arent in my vintage collection. Thank you.

[@TwinCastleBricks]

What a great LEGO Viking Ship. But I can´t open the io-files :( I would like a PDF-file, if possible

[@CraftedBricks]

Hi Peter, you need Studio to open those files, you can download it here: www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/download.page

[@TwinCastleBricks]

@@CraftedBricks Makes sense 😅 Thank you 😊

[@jesuschagolla8953]

Got a parts list ti make it easier to purchase on bricklink?

[@CraftedBricks]

Hi there, it seems you may not have watched all of the video! I mentioned that model files, a parts list and read-me info are in a Google drive folder that I created to share these files. You can find the link to this folder in the description of the video. Cheers, Simon

[@GreysonGriffith-z3h]

Nice vid, I ordered my parts off of the rebricable site, can I trust that or do I have to use other sources?

[@CraftedBricks]

Hi there - the parts from Jonas's page on Rebrickable will allow you to build his standard design. If you'd like to build my version as shown in the video you will need to order additional parts. I've included a parts list in the Google drive folder I mentioned in the video (link is the videos description) for those extra parts. I think you will be really happy with this, it is a very good looking model!

[@CraftedBricks]

Hi there - just letting you know that I've uploaded 'version 2' files for my modified version of Jonas's Viking Longship to the Google drive folder for this project. Another builder pointed out that my hull extension needed more support and on inspection I realised that I had not uploaded the very latest version of my Studio files. The change is not huge but will make things better if you are building my modified version. The last file in the Google drive folder shows the changes I've made to the stern piece and hull extension - parts are in white. Let me know if you need any support with this, cheers, Simon

[@gouaixir]

whats the extra pieces we need for the sail ? i ordered the custom sail but what more parts we need ? i mean new ropes, green round pieces etc ?

[@CraftedBricks]

Hi Stelios, it sounds like you have identified the right elements to attach the sails to the model, please do some of your own research and find the part numbers. BrickLink is a great resource for that.

[@traintrax]

I'm not seeing the Viking sails you showed from BrickStickerShop's on their web site. Is there a custom link?

[@CraftedBricks]

Hi Neil, I suspect Nick has not put the product up yet as he may have been waiting for me to finish my video! They can definitely make any one of these sails for you. I tried to email them and Nick seems to be on leave till the 5th of September. Send them a message via their contact form saying that you would like one of the sails as seen in the Viking Ship video from CraftedBricks and they will be able to help you from there. Let me know how you go!

[@lunch2102]

4:47 was thinking the exact same thing and good timing because I was just about to buy a couple of those 3in1's 🤢

[@CraftedBricks]

Hi Lunch! My video timing was perfect then! I can't recommend this Viking Ship build enough, it is beautiful, so much so that in the future I'll build 1-2 more of them with the spare sails I have, but alternating some of the colours for the hull . So much better than the 3-in1 (coughs...'abomination') : )

[@mdggaming8]

I cant open the google drive lists so i cant see what to do and order to modify.. what can i do?

[@CraftedBricks]

Hi there, the folder is public access and unrestricted so you should have no issues. Sometimes however if you are trying to access a Google Drive folder from a work or school environment access to folders like this may be blocked. Try accessing the link/folder from home or via another computer.

[@CraftedBricks]

Hi again - how did you go? BTW I have just uploaded version 2 files, please use those / re-download if you already have downloaded the old original version files.

[@FromaniaBricks]

What a beautiful build! I love this. It makes me think about the old Maelstrom ride from Epcot! Great video and channel. We just subbed you! If you get a chance, we'd love it if you swung by to check out our shift to LEGO content as well! Either way, keep building and smiling!

[@leotutone]

how can I open the files, I would like to build your version but by pick a brick instead of bricklink or any other company, thanks

[@CraftedBricks]

Hi there, the link to download Studio so you can view my model files is in the description of the video. I'm unsure if you can actually source all of the parts you need to build the base or modified model from Lego PAB, but you can try! BrickLink is your best bet and if you plan on getting into building more custom Lego models of modifying standard Lego sets, this Viking Ship project is an ideal beginner friendly model to get used to paying parts from BrickLink. All the best!