We chronicle how “Imperial Frigate Concordia“, a Series 3 submission, became “Privateer Frigate Fortuna” and was eventually selected as Series 7 finalist, whilst we eagerly await the Crowdfunding/pre-order phase during February 2026.
The digital build – constructed in BrickLink Studio
Brick Perfection writes:
Quotes taken from descriptions of various Instagram posts:
Imperial Frigate Concordia is an incredibly ambitious, realistically shaped anti-piracy frigate, specifically designed for Series 3 of the Bricklink Designer Program.
She has now been built with real bricks and many improvements were made!
Aye, real bricks!
So if yer haven’t read Part I: The Digital Build, yer best be doing that right now!
Otherwise, brace yerselves, mates — we’re about to plunge headlong into Part II: The Physical Build…
The Physical Build
Building digitally using BrickLink Studio be one thing, but bringing designs to life with physical LEGO bricks be another.
Let’s welcome “Imperial Frigate Concordia” into the real world
After all, if BrickLink designs are to be manufactured as LEGO sets that YOU may one day possess, builders must ensure their structural integrity is legitimate.
Something that becomes all the more apparent when ol’ gravity makes its presence known.
Structurally Sound
Now let’s revisit one of Concordia’s “features” and see if she holds up to the claim… Pun intended!
“Stability tested with physical bricks, can be held with one hand“
By Jove! The Concordia isn’t torn apart by the force of its own weight!
Brick Perfection writes:
And Concordia is also structurally sound – including the masts. Can be picked up and held with one hand; tilted to the side etc. )
And to prove the above photo ain’t sorcery, here be a few different angles…
Ok, now for the drop test!
Brick Perfection writes:
Imperial Frigate Concordia for BDP series 3 in real bricks. Some minor changes & fixes.
Of note: I wasn’t able to use the 2630 flex hose that I used in Studio because it can’t be pulled tight, it always hangs through a bit (and also looks way too rubbery irl). On the plus side, the rigging is pretty stable, like on a Lego set, while looking much more realistic.
The masts are straight and tension on the flex hoses isn’t significantly more than on the Creator Pirate ship.
Just pop the top!
Brick Perfection writes:
And there’s an interior as well! 😀
Spot the upgrades!
Brick Perfection writes:
Reworked Concordia up to Minerva‘s standard for my plans to release instructions for her – many changes though and now need to pause the project to focus on BDP5 (overdue, really!).
Brick Perfection writes:
Some more recent pictures of Concordia – the railing has been changed because the skeleton legs were too fragile. Things you only find out when play testing!
Brick Perfection writes:
I also managed to fill two small gaps on Concordia’s poop deck – now it fits perfectly. And lifts off easily to access the interior.
Brick Perfection writes:
Minerva and Concordia are exhibited at Brickbuilt Sydney today and tomorrow (May 18-19 , 2024)!
Pretending to exchange broadsides at Brickbuilt Sydney 2024.
Brick Perfection writes:
Did you know that Concordia refers to the Roman goddess of harmony? Her Greek equivalent is Harmonia, and she was often associated with Peace. Many ships in both Latin and Anglo countries were named after her.
The Digital Build
As a requirement of the BrickLink Designer Program, all designs must be constructed and submitted digitally.
Bonus points to builders what commit their designs to real bricks, like BrickPerfection has.
https://www.classic-pirates.com/mocs/class/ships/concordia-brickperfection
If yer’ve some how voyaged this far and still haven’t read Part I: The Digital Build, t’would be a splendid idea to action that now!
About the Builder…
BrickPerfection (the magnificent Moritz Krusche) be one of the all time greatest ship builders!
Sailing from Sydney in the land down under (known to some as Australia), BrickPerfection has successfully navigated from the physical age of building, to the digital age, and back again!
An illustration of BrickPerfection’s home port
This journey be well documented on Instagram, Facebook and Threads.
And for the enthusiasts what cannot be appeased by static images, BrickPerfection’s YouTube Channel explores his builds with greater dynamism.
All Time Greatest Ship Builders
Once upon a time there was no BrickLink Studio, forcing builders to construct their ships using real LEGO parts.
And with those parts, they fashioned magnificent fabric sails and rigged them with their nimble fingers.
BrickPerfection’s fleet circa 2013
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- “Achille” a 38 gun frigate
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- “Furieuse” a bomb ketch
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- “Magicienne” a 28 gun frigate
Above be a small complement from BrickPerfection’s fleet, visit the Imperial Shipyards on Flickr to witness the full might of his naval prowess.
BrickLink Designer Program Series 8
In case yer didn’t know, Series 8 set sail weeks before the Series 7 finalists were announced.
Open Submission starts 14 April, 2025…
LEGO Pirates be riding the waves of success!
So if yer considering submitting a design, or resubmitting a previous design…
DO IT!
BrickPerfection has lived the adage;
“If first you don’t succeed… try, try again”
What Do Yer Think?
What be your thoughts of the Concordia?
Be the Privateer Frigate Fortuna a vast improvement? Or are both builds comparatively equal?
The humble beginnings of the Fortuna
In the future we shall document Concordia‘s progression to the Privateer Frigate Fortuna, as submitted to Series 5 and 6.
However, in the very next post, we shall be settin’ our sights on the physical form of the Concordia.
Crowdfunding for Fortuna
But let’s not forget that the Fortuna be our prize!
Pre-orders shall take place during February 2026, are you onboard? Or is Fortuna unworthy of your fleet?
Share yer thoughts on both the Concordia and Fortuna in the LEGO Pirates Forum and Classic Pirates Facebook Group.
