LegoFjotten Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) This is my first Pirates MOC, it was built for a competition at the Norwegian LUG Brikkelauget. The dreaded washing tub pirates are raiding the fort while they are loading their valuables into the treasury. Captain "Black tooth" Gonzalez and his washing tub pirates in full on attack mode! Many claim that the only reason he uses washing tubs is that he can't afford a proper ship, although he has repeatedly stated he prefers washing tubs for strategic and tactical reasons. As usual, the merchant Carl (nicknamed Carl the coward by the locals), hides in one of his barrels. Marcel the Monkey quickly climbs up to cut down the treasure being lifted into the fort. "Quick draw" Carl puts up a fight on the roof. One of the pirates is caught off guard when one of the local working girls for once doesn't sell herself cheap... Check out the pictures in full resolution on Flickr: https://www.flickr.c...4564@N06/2Fy4N8 Edited August 8, 2015 by LegoFjotten Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lasse Posted August 6, 2015 Very nice MOC with many great details. I particularly like the guy hiding in the barrel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Gidman Posted August 6, 2015 Absolutely fantastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legocity2713 Posted August 6, 2015 Wow, very visually appealing build. I'm loving it!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Dee Posted August 6, 2015 "Pillage the Village," anyone? This is an excellent action scene. The fort looks great in those colors, and the dark brown tile roof is lovely. The tavern also looks nice with those arched windows, balcony and flat roof. The dock area is interesting at that angle and the volume of treasure is appropriate. The large half-barrels look good, but as watercraft the pirates have forgotten they lack room for treasure... All the different minifigs look great in those poses; the woman fish-slapping the pirate is hilarious and the monkey is into it as well. The action may just be starting but it's well done. I'm guessing the redcoats, being highly-trained and disciplined, will beat the pirates back and string them all from the crane in one big noose before locking the gold safely away. Good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted August 6, 2015 Niceeeee! And even nicer of your LUG to make one such contest during summertime :) Indeed the frightened man hiding in the barrel is the shining star there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted August 6, 2015 Sooo fine! Great great great! Classic and modern at the same time. With a fine design and a lot of fun (go, monkey, go!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jreacher Posted August 6, 2015 I also like the guy hiding in the barrel. The MOC is great, good details and funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoFjotten Posted August 6, 2015 Thank you for all your nice comments, glad you liked it! I've added the other pictures and full story to the first post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeroTheLegoman Posted August 6, 2015 Beautiful. Would be a great official set. Not too fancy or showy, but simply pretty :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knight_40k Posted August 8, 2015 If this were a set I would buy it in a heartbeat. Great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plaid Beard Posted August 8, 2015 Love it! Tons of wonderful details packed into a small scene. Very well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mestari Posted August 8, 2015 REALLY good :) I love all the details and the scene. I'm tempted to build something bigger pirate style too :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Wellington Posted August 8, 2015 I really like it. I love the fort part. The buildings are great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staslegomaster Posted August 9, 2015 I'm impressed with your detailed creation and story. Where is the ship which brought the treasures? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalais Posted August 9, 2015 I like it. Btw decent photos :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoFjotten Posted August 9, 2015 I'm impressed with your detailed creation and story. Where is the ship which brought the treasures? There was a size limit of 32x32 (or equivalent) for the competition, so no space for a ship unfortunately. Just imagine it is anchored out of view. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peedeejay Posted August 10, 2015 This would make an excellent retail set. I second what Cpt. Braunsfeld said about the great mixture of classic and modern pirates. Minifig scenes are great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted August 11, 2015 Such a beautifully vibrant scene! It's builds like this that make the Pirate theme what it is Wonderful use of color, and so much minifig activity I featured this on my website: link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolonialbeamter Posted August 12, 2015 PtV, PtV, PtV! Creations like this made me fall in love with this forum in the first place. Marvelous! Great and fun idea, very well executed, and so full of detail and slapstick. Loving it! Did it win you something at that competition? Best regards, KB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleJohn Posted August 12, 2015 Absolutely stunning build! The fort is fantastic, and I love that dock! Excellent palm trees and minifig posing too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoFjotten Posted August 13, 2015 Thank's again for all your nice comments! Did it win you something at that competition? The deadline isn't until sunday, and it will probably take a week or two before the results are in. Will just have to wait and see... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Stabbin Posted August 14, 2015 Very nice work! The details look great, as do the angles you set the buildings at. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted August 14, 2015 Great build and humor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
langezwieper Posted August 14, 2015 I love it! Especially the hiding pirate to haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
