Shipwreck Isle

[AwesomeStar]

Hello Classic-Pirates!

After an awfully long Lego-hiatus I have returned to the brick and with my ideas afreshened (not a word, but hey...). I've never built Pirates before, so excuse the fact that this MOC isn't as wonderful as all the others on here. I've also never bought Pirates before, so in terms of flags, cutlasses and minifigures I'm somewhat limited for now, but I researched the theme extensively, so I hope you'll like some of it at least.

The other week, Eurobricks member Bjornu posted his Bluecoat Outpost, built on the baseplate exclusively included with the World City Coast Guard HQ set. I also had that set many years ago, and have used the baseplate for all sorts of things, but not Pirates, until now.

As Bjornu's MOC is on the right side of the law, I decided to make my MOC a response showing the other side of the law, and what Pirates would do with this baseplate. It's incredibly hot here in the UK today, so between my writing and sunbathing I could only set aside an hour or so to build this. I like it enough, though. It's a ramshackle hideout, haunted by a shipwreck, and I hope you enjoy.

Overview:

Watchtower:

The wreck:

Carronade (I'm not sure what sort of ball-weight(?) this is, but I like what I came up with. I may use this design on future MOCs I've got lined up for the summer):

Many more pictures can be found here on my Brickshelf (when public).

Thanks for reading, constructive criticism and comments very welcome!

-A.S.

Edited June 26, 2011 by AwesomeStar

[Bjornu]

Hey AwesomeStar,

I was waiting for you MOC, and you did NOT disappoint me.

I really like the way you did the wreck, I see they used the hide of the ship for other purposes?

There is only one thing that catched my eye: The roof of the watchtower that IMO did not fit in this MOC.

But in overall a good job sir!

Greetz Bjornu

[AwesomeStar]

Hey AwesomeStar,

I was waiting for you MOC, and you did NOT disappoint me.

I really like the way you did the wreck, I see they used the hide of the ship for other purposes?

There is only one thing that catched my eye: The roof of the watchtower that IMO did not fit in this MOC.

But in overall a good job sir!

Greetz Bjornu

Hey Bjornu!

Thanks for your lovely comment. The wreck went through about three iterations before I was happy with it, including a really tall mast (even at this height I have the MOC half-hanging off of my shelves as it doesn't fit...). Yes, it provides great cover for the pirates law-breaking activities. Rum, gold, prisoners...

I also don't like the watchtower roof. In the recent Pirates line (2009) the Imperial Fort had a dark-blue roof scheme, I think, but I can't quite recall if I'm sure or not. I did play with a tan slope and a grey one, but they didn't look right. This base is sort of supposed to be a very run down old Imperial place, which is why I went with the white buildings and such. I'm thinking of replacing the roof to either the watchower or both of the buildings with palm leaves, but at this time I can't find more than two in my messy Lego storage.

[Bjornu]

Hey Bjornu!

Thanks for your lovely comment. The wreck went through about three iterations before I was happy with it, including a really tall mast (even at this height I have the MOC half-hanging off of my shelves as it doesn't fit...). Yes, it provides great cover for the pirates law-breaking activities. Rum, gold, prisoners...

I also don't like the watchtower roof. In the recent Pirates line (2009) the Imperial Fort had a dark-blue roof scheme, I think, but I can't quite recall if I'm sure or not. I did play with a tan slope and a grey one, but they didn't look right. This base is sort of supposed to be a very run down old Imperial place, which is why I went with the white buildings and such. I'm thinking of replacing the roof to either the watchower or both of the buildings with palm leaves, but at this time I can't find more than two in my messy Lego storage.

I just wanted to help you with the roof by saying: Maybe use some Palmtree leaves

Well did you see Den Roode Dood already?

this is one of my newer MOCs, maybe she'll float by your place and rescue/prison the Pirates that are on your MOC

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I don't think my rag-tag trio will put up much of a fight against your Bluecoat swarm, though perhaps you won't find the treasure!

Thanks for mentioning There IS a treasure !!

Greetz Bjornu

Edited June 26, 2011 by Bjornu

[AwesomeStar]

I just wanted to help you with the roof by saying: Maybe use some Palmtree leaves

Well did you see Den Roode Dood already?

this is one of my newer MOCs, maybe she'll float by your place and rescue/prison the Pirates that are on your MOC

Greetz Bjornu

Great minds think alike, it seems!

I did! I'm actually about to leave a comment now. I love 16th century Galleons, I think they're wonderful ships. Yours, Bonaparte & CGH's and Piglet's are my favourite. I'm actually re-creating Piglet's galleon from his website's photos on MLCAD. Over the summer I'll finish it off, purchase the pieces from Bricklink and build it (that's one of the future MOCs the carronade will come in handy for).

I don't think my rag-tag trio will put up much of a fight against your Bluecoat swarm, though perhaps you won't find the treasure!