Goin’South — LEGO® Shrimp Boat

A charming 1:40 scale model of an American shrimp trawler

• Commissioned by: Personal project (built by KONAJRA)
• Scale 1:40 (minifig scale)
• Model Length 54.4 cm
• Piece Count ~3,000 bricks
• Built/Submittal 2023:
  

About Goin’South

• Goin’South takes you aboard the shrimp boat captained by Churchill Evans and Bella O’greed. Constructed in 1:40 scale, the model captures both life at sea and shrimping hustle—from the deck's rigging and shrimp crates to the cozy twin-berth cabin below the wheelhouse.
• Initially built as part of a larger harbor diorama ("Brickton Harbor") in 2017, the standalone model was resubmitted to LEGO® Ideas in 2023 after upgrading to fully LEGO-compatible strings and mechanics.
  

Model Features

• Detailed minifig environment: Accessible wheelhouse with radar, lighting, liferafts, and exhaust pipe
• Realistic interior: Twin bunks for resting crew below deck
• Shrimping deck rig: Winches, shrimp hatches, boom arms, rigging, crates, and even crab minifigures
• Modular hull: Splits into waterline base and upper structure for diorama flexibility
• Included minifigs:
• Churchill and Bella, plus 2 seagulls and 3 crabs
  

Why It’s Special

• Story-driven design: Embodies the motto “Shrimping isn’t a job, it’s a way of life”
• Fully LEGO-compatible: Redesigned for Ideas submission using official elements only
  
• Display-ready scale: Perfectly sized for both diorama and standalone display
• Strong character:
• Rich narrative, play potential, and expressive visuals
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LEGO® Ideas Status

• Featured as a LEGO Ideas Staff Pick
• Submitted in January 2023, the project did not reach the 10,000-vote milestone but left a strong impression with ~4,000 shrimp collected during its earlier version
  

bBring Goin'South to Life

Dreaming of a nostalgic fishing vessel with real story—and minifigs to match? Goin’South was built with heart, character, and technical detail. It's perfect for custom builds, harborscapes, or a standalone LEGO® Ideas-worthy display.