Jack Sassy Posted June 25, 2023 Posted June 25, 2023 (edited) Ahoy there! It be a longer time since I last published a MOC of mine over here (over two years! ), so I decided to take the liberty of sharing one. As I mentioned in the Eldorado Fortress topic, one thing the new set is missing is a pirate pub and that made me recall a small build I did two years ago, mostly using pieces from Pirates of Barracuda Bay. So, here be the Island Inn! My photography skills are still lacking but everytime I try to do better. This scene depicts pirates on a quiet island in Caribbean. As it so happens, this island has one of José's Inns. On the right there are two poor sea dogs being harassed by a shark. A lone pirate captain orders barman Tattooga chalice of rum, while a scurvy looking gentleman enjoys fishing in shallow waters. Judging by the amount of rum and wine left, it seems to be a busy day. A cook prepares some meals, mostly porridge and cookies. The back side is a lot more rocky than the lovely dock behind. And a bird's eye view, island has few supplies, one palm tree, lovely variety of wildlife and some vegetation. A friendly 'pit stop' for farers alike. And that be all. Thank ye for taking time to observe this small build of mine, hope to publish more builds in the future! More pictures in the Flickr album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/188976586@N02/albums/72177720309316472 Jack Sassy Edited June 29, 2023 by Jack Sassy Added better pictures. Quote
NOD Posted June 25, 2023 Posted June 25, 2023 A fun idea and well built! There is something to eat and drink here. Quote
Jack Sassy Posted June 25, 2023 Author Posted June 25, 2023 10 minutes ago, NOD said: A fun idea and well built! There is something to eat and drink here. Thank ye! Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted June 26, 2023 Governor Posted June 26, 2023 10 hours ago, Jack Sassy said: So, here be the Island Inn! Well, I'm not seeing an inn here... but I am seeing a lively beach bar. 10 hours ago, Jack Sassy said: A lone pirate captain orders barman Tattooga Tattooga or @Marooned Marin? Can't see because the bottle block his face. Quote
F1stzz Posted June 26, 2023 Posted June 26, 2023 16 hours ago, Jack Sassy said: My photography skills are still lacking but everytime I try to do better Dude, I can tell your photography skills are fine, those are not the problem — lack of some proper lighting is tho While I agree with @Mister Phes on the absence of the actual "inn" here, I gotta say your MOC's layout reminds me of descriptions & depictions of Blackbeard's hideout on Ocracoke Island, which imo means you've managed to capture the Caribbean feel perfectly using a basic minimum of details — that's a great accomplishment in my eyes Quote
Marooned Marin Posted June 26, 2023 Posted June 26, 2023 Great little MOC, and nice to see how only the dead guy gets to have some shade in the hot scorching Caribbean sun You definitely need more light while taking pictures. I had much success with a photoshoot of my latest MOC (coming soon) last week when I took my 'improvised' studio outside during the early morning hours while the sun was only starting to come out. Consider that for your ship MOC which I hope you will finish soon. Quote
Jack Sassy Posted June 26, 2023 Author Posted June 26, 2023 10 hours ago, Mister Phes said: Well, I'm not seeing an inn here... but I am seeing a lively beach bar. José got a little creative with this one. 10 hours ago, Mister Phes said: Can't see because the bottle block his face. Aye, I really need to set up the figures so their faces aren't covered by objects. 5 hours ago, F1stzz said: you've managed to capture the Caribbean feel perfectly using a basic minimum of details — that's a great accomplishment in my eyes Thank ye! 3 hours ago, Marooned Marin said: You definitely need more light while taking pictures. 5 hours ago, F1stzz said: lack of some proper lighting is tho It seems to be the problem. So far I have been using two lamps but it seems I be in need of an upgrade. 3 hours ago, Marooned Marin said: Consider that for your ship MOC which I hope you will finish soon. I shall, thank ye for the suggestion and compliments. I was just thinking yesterday about the solution for my ship MOC's photo shoot. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I just experimented with a bit of picture editing. In comparison with the original, do ye think this one might be a bit better? New: Original: Quote
F1stzz Posted June 26, 2023 Posted June 26, 2023 5 hours ago, Marooned Marin said: I had much success with a photoshoot of my latest MOC (coming soon)... She's on her way, aye? 2 hours ago, Jack Sassy said: I just experimented with a bit of picture editing. In comparison with the original, do ye think this one might be a bit better? Yeah, m8, whatever you've done with the original pic — the whole scene is highlighted much better on a new one, IMHO Quote
Jack Sassy Posted June 26, 2023 Author Posted June 26, 2023 22 minutes ago, F1stzz said: Yeah, m8, whatever you've done with the original pic — the whole scene is highlighted much better on a new one, IMHO Hmm, I will possibly update all of the pictures. Quote
Marooned Marin Posted June 27, 2023 Posted June 27, 2023 23 hours ago, Jack Sassy said: In comparison with the original, do ye think this one might be a bit better? Better! 20 hours ago, F1stzz said: She's on her way, aye? She is spotted sailing in! Quote
F1stzz Posted June 27, 2023 Posted June 27, 2023 6 hours ago, Marooned Marin said: She is spotted sailing in! The week's getting a whole lot more exciting Quote
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