ERRV Grampian Don — Custom LEGO® Model

robust 1:40-scale replica of a North Sea ERRV

• Commissioned by: Personal project (built by KONAJRA)
• Scale: 1:40
• Model Length: 125 cm
• Built: 2013
  

About Grampian Don

• The Acala is a 43.1 m luxury motor yacht built by Cantiere delle Marche (Italy) and delivered in 2022. KONAJRA recreated it in LEGO® bricks at a scale of 1:57, resulting in a compact yet remarkably detailed 70 cm model that captures the yacht’s modern elegance and structure
  

Real Vessel Specifications

• Length overall: 53.8 m
• Beam: 13.5 m
• Draft: 5.2 m
• Gross tonnage: 1,290 GT
• Propulsion: Diesel-electric, twin azimuth thrusters
• Speed: approx. 12–13 knots
• Accommodation: Up to 22 personnel (crew and survivors)
• Capabilities:
• Standby rescue, fast rescue craft, firefighting, anti-pollution, towing, and offshore support
  

LEGO® Model Highlights

• Faithful proportions: 125 cm long, 34 cm wide, and approximately 70 cm tall
• Sculpted hull: Brick-built bulbous bow and smooth lines capture the ship’s unique shape
• Operational realism: Lifeboats, davits, radar mast, aft winch, railings, and deck hardware
• Digital and manual craft: CAD-planned in LDraw, built using approx. 15,000 LEGO® parts
  

Gallery & Recognition

• This astonishing creation… built from over 15,000 LEGO pieces.”（The Lego Car Blog）
• “His ships seem to be getting more and more complicated. The shape of the hull is very nice. – jimmynick on Eurobricks
• ”This is truly an awesome ship. It's so full of details… I like how you made the hull and got very nice curved lines. – Kivi on Eurobricks
• ”Holy cow... That's huge! I love the colour scheme and details. – ManInATopHat on Eurobricks
• ”An astonishing replica of the Northern Star rescue boat 'Grampian Don'. – The Lego Car
• Community praise centers on the model’s size, hull sculpting, functional detailing, and professional visual presentation..
  

The Build

• Designed digitally in LDraw and completed in 2013, the model uses approximately 15,000 bricks. The build process involved carefully crafting the curved hull and superstructure to balance structural integrity and visual accuracy. Intended to be showcased at LEGO® events like Skærbæk and expo displays, the model stands as a testament to careful planning and execution.
  

Interested in Your Own Model?

Whether you own a fishing vessel, tugboat, tanker or research ship, KONAJRA crafts custom LEGO® maritime models to scale, complete with interior details, working gear, and authentic deck scenes.