Mike S Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) This is the last day MRCA forms can be filled out for January, I believe, so if you are joining one of the following convoys, please post in my January MRCA Escorted Trade runs thread so that we make sure everyone gets added to the convoy (you will still have to fill out the MRCA form but this way you will know what other ships to add to your trade run): Route A - The Risky Route (speed 3 ships only) - Escorted by Pandora Black Marlin The Sphinx The Swift Packet The Knight of Stedor (1 more ship?) Route B - The less risky route (speed 3 ships only) - Escorted by Queen's Glory Sulky Harlequin Green Dragon Stubborn Stern (2 slots left?) Route C - Somewhat risky route (speed 2 ships only) escorted by the Mermaid - HMS Alice Flying Colt (3 slots left?) Also be sure to communicate with those joining the same convoy as you to form flotillas within the escort to make your fleet even stronger! Also if Eslandola is sending any escorts along, please post their names as well. Edited January 30, 2016 by Mike S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilentWolf Posted January 30, 2016 Add the "Flying Colt" to route C. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomsche Posted January 30, 2016 Et voila, got `the most important bricks` for when I start building my settlement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stig Posted January 30, 2016 Tomsche: Do you corries always have to be so hi-tech? I always loved engraved bricks when I was a kid. Still do. How did you make those? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomsche Posted January 30, 2016 It`s a belgian company, Mijn Blokje, who engraves bricks for you. At 1.10 a brick, I find that a handy source for all my builds, and since I know the persons behind it well, I can usually skip the shipping as we tend to run into each other at least once a month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Puvel Posted January 30, 2016 Oh those bricks look good! I build a little plantation I’d like to register this month. Not sure what size Arlinsport is and I think Simon S might have a sugar planation there already (he build one anyway, don’t know if it’s licensed or not). Or do the limits not apply there since it’s owned by an NPC? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Dee Posted January 30, 2016 Et voila, got `the most important bricks` for when I start building my settlement Seriously, those engraved signs look great Tomsche. You're seriously serious about building a serious settlement! On a serious note, it would take some seriously precise and sensitive machines to do that. I'm seriously impressed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomsche Posted January 30, 2016 I`ll take that serious compliment in serious gratitude, seriously! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilentWolf Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) I build a little plantation I’d like to register this month. Not sure what size Arlinsport is and I think Simon S might have a sugar planation there already (he build one anyway, don’t know if it’s licensed or not). Or do the limits not apply there since it’s owned by an NPC? I keep mixing up the capital and Arlingsport. I guess I don't know the answer to your question and it raises the same with me. Edited January 30, 2016 by SilentWolf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted January 30, 2016 ...I build a little plantation I’d like to register this month. Not sure what size Arlinsport is and I think Simon S might have a sugar planation there already (he build one anyway, don’t know if it’s licensed or not). Or do the limits not apply there since it’s owned by an NPC? Ignore the plantation rule for now please. Go ahead and register the plantation in Arlinsport - anyone else can register one there too, if so inclined. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkaForHire Posted January 30, 2016 This is the last day MRCA forms can be filled out for January, I believe, so if you are joining one of the following convoys, please post in my January MRCA Escorted Trade runs thread so that we make sure everyone gets added to the convoy (you will still have to fill out the MRCA form but this way you will know what other ships to add to your trade run): Route A - The Risky Route (speed 3 ships only) - Escorted by Pandora Black Marlin The Sphinx The Swift Packet The Knight of Stedor (1 more ship?) Route B - The less risky route (speed 3 ships only) - Escorted by Queen's Glory Sulky Harlequin Green Dragon Stubborn Stern (2 slots left?) Route C - Somewhat risky route (speed 2 ships only) escorted by the Mermaid - HMS Alice Flying Colt (3 slots left?) Also be sure to communicate with those joining the same convoy as you to form flotillas within the escort to make your fleet even stronger! Also if Eslandola is sending any escorts along, please post their names as well. Scarst is at work, but I have seen his ship, he is just waiting for me to take pictures of it and it will be posted today. He will want in on Route A if we have the slot, if not he will probably do the same route without escort. Oh those bricks look good! I build a little plantation I’d like to register this month. Not sure what size Arlinsport is and I think Simon S might have a sugar planation there already (he build one anyway, don’t know if it’s licensed or not). Or do the limits not apply there since it’s owned by an NPC? Kai already answered this, but we are throwing out the plantation maximum for right now. We may revisit it in a year or so. But everything already done would be grandfathered in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ayrlego Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) Greetings fellow Corries, So just over a year ago I joined Eurobricks after starting my first major MOC project, a frigate based on Captain Green Hairs most excellent tutorial. I had always wanted a 'proper' sized ship since the Pirates line first came out and I got my first pirate set (6265 Sabre Island). After making it as far as you can see in the WIP shot above, she got put on my top shelf while I concentrated on my first lego love - Castle!!! This afternoon I took her down and dusted her off, I've been wondering if she can serve our cause here. Clearly she will be far too large for a private licence anytime soon (and realistically probably only the state could afford to construct and maintain capital ships). I am not even sure she rates on the scale that has been produced so far. 20 Lego cannons per side plus 4 smaller brick built bow and stern chasers makes her a 24 gun frigate, with a length of 5 ship pieces plus the bow and stern. On the other hand, if we banded together for one huge capital ship now, our trading conveys may have a rather large advantage.... Also another issue - her colour! Now I love dark green, but I wouldn't want her mistaken for our money peace loving neighbours in the south. Thoughts? - should our ships strictly stick to our colour scheme? Anyway, to best serve Queen and Country, in your opinions, should I press on and finish her (this will still most likely take several months) so maybe she could be used in some capacity (maybe the Royal Fleet - not sure exactly how that works), or should she go back to the top shelf for now (I'm thinking this is probably the best course)? Currently I am in the planning stages for a smaller craft, probably a Xebec, for a private licence as well as the current challenges. Edited January 31, 2016 by Ayrlego Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxim I Posted January 31, 2016 Sweet looking Wip Ayrlego! Go ahead and finish her! My Eslandolan ship will have a darkred colourline, so don't worry about that :) the Amsterdam was also green while the naval colours of the Netherlands were orange and blue :) About the size, You can always underlicence a ship and when you got enough money, buy an upgrade (untill the licence the ship is really worth ofcourse). My shipp will have 55 guns, so it will take a while before I got the necessary funds as well :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Dee Posted January 31, 2016 Greetings fellow Corries, So just over a year ago I joined Eurobricks after starting my first major MOC project, a frigate based on Captain Green Hairs most excellent tutorial... [snip] Anyyway, to best serve Queen and Country, in your opinions, should I press on and finish her (this will still most likely take several months) so maybe she could be used in some capacity (maybe the Royal Fleet - not sure exactly how that works), or should she go back to the top shelf for now (I'm thinking this is probably the best course)? Currently I am in the planning stages for a smaller craft, probably a Xebec, for a private licence as well as the current challenges. You have an excellent start, apart from the hideous dark green. Red and black would look better - but the color alone shouldn't stop you from building for our all-conquering noble cause. Finish her! We'll be glad to add another well-armed vessel to the fleet. Uniform naval color schemes didn't appear until very late in the depicted time period anyway. Help me out, fellow Corries! BUILD-IT! BUILD-IT! BUILD-IT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stig Posted January 31, 2016 Ayrlego, that is one sweet looking ship, fit to ride the tropical waves of the south-eastern brick seas. If Corrington can not raise the capital to float your boat, she could perhaps help serve Corrington interests, only carrying the flag of Eslandola. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted January 31, 2016 You have an excellent start, apart from the hideous dark green. Red and black would look better - but the color alone shouldn't stop you from building for our all-conquering noble cause. Finish her! We'll be glad to add another well-armed vessel to the fleet. Uniform naval color schemes didn't appear until very late in the depicted time period anyway. Help me out, fellow Corries! BUILD-IT! BUILD-IT! BUILD-IT! Build it so that we can sink it and get all the credit!!! Muhahahahahaha! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike S Posted January 31, 2016 Greetings fellow Corries, So just over a year ago I joined Eurobricks after starting my first major MOC project, a frigate based on Captain Green Hairs most excellent tutorial. I had always wanted a 'proper' sized ship since the Pirates line first came out and I got my first pirate set (6265 Sabre Island). After making it as far as you can see in the WIP shot above, she got put on my top shelf while I concentrated on my first lego love - Castle!!! This afternoon I took her down and dusted her off, I've been wondering if she can serve our cause here. Clearly she will be far too large for a private licence anytime soon (and realistically probably only the state could afford to construct and maintain capital ships). I am not even sure she rates on the scale that has been produced so far. 20 Lego cannons per side plus 4 smaller brick built bow and stern chasers makes her a 24 gun frigate, with a length of 5 ship pieces plus the bow and stern. On the other hand, if we banded together for one huge capital ship now, our trading conveys may have a rather large advantage.... Also another issue - her colour! Now I love dark green, but I wouldn't want her mistaken for our money peace loving neighbours in the south. Thoughts? - should our ships strictly stick to our colour scheme? Anyway, to best serve Queen and Country, in your opinions, should I press on and finish her (this will still most likely take several months) so maybe she could be used in some capacity (maybe the Royal Fleet - not sure exactly how that works), or should she go back to the top shelf for now (I'm thinking this is probably the best course)? Currently I am in the planning stages for a smaller craft, probably a Xebec, for a private licence as well as the current challenges. Looks like a fine ship and it is good to have a variety of colors other than variants of red and black! I think that remaining on a top shelf unfinished would be a waste of such a beauty... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkaForHire Posted January 31, 2016 Greetings fellow Corries, This afternoon I took her down and dusted her off, I've been wondering if she can serve our cause here. Clearly she will be far too large for a private licence anytime soon (and realistically probably only the state could afford to construct and maintain capital ships). I am not even sure she rates on the scale that has been produced so far. 20 Lego cannons per side plus 4 smaller brick built bow and stern chasers makes her a 24 gun frigate, with a length of 5 ship pieces plus the bow and stern. On the other hand, if we banded together for one huge capital ship now, our trading conveys may have a rather large advantage.... Also another issue - her colour! Now I love dark green, but I wouldn't want her mistaken for our money peace loving neighbours in the south. Thoughts? - should our ships strictly stick to our colour scheme? Anyway, to best serve Queen and Country, in your opinions, should I press on and finish her (this will still most likely take several months) so maybe she could be used in some capacity (maybe the Royal Fleet - not sure exactly how that works), or should she go back to the top shelf for now (I'm thinking this is probably the best course)? Currently I am in the planning stages for a smaller craft, probably a Xebec, for a private licence as well as the current challenges. That is an excellent looking WIP. Don't worry, I already have the next five classes written, and it fits one of them, so by the time you finish, you will be able to properly license it. The green doesn't matter, Corrington uses whatever is efficient and its a bonus if it looks nice and orderly. It can be blue, white, green, yellow, pink, etc... as long as it serves its purpose. We don't rage at the sight of blue or green like some of our neighbors do when they see red. As for game licensing. We can definitely work something out where the nation pays the cost to have her afloat, and you have a character captain her. That would put us at four warships (we don't have to MOC the first three -- but we can if we want) if your ship is the first done, and and we have been stockpiling for a few months, we should be able to afford and maintain her at the pace we are going. (getting a few more members would help our cause here). Also, she would be very useful if we need to knock out an enemy port in the new world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bregir Posted January 31, 2016 I shall have to agree with the others - that is a very pretty little frigate! The lines are beautiful, and she seems like she would be a great sailor! I most definitely think you should finish her, and the colour is looking great - we are not so strict with our colouring, as you will see if you check out the index As to licensing, you can easily build a ship as a freebuild without licensing it. As you, a consortium of Corlanders, or the Crown itself grows in wealth, (and the higher ship classes are opened up ) we may at some point be able to license her. For one, I shall await in great anticipation to see her launched! @Ska: The 5 next classes? Cool - are they final, or will they be put out to review. In any case, I shall be looking forward to seeing them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkaForHire Posted February 1, 2016 @Ska: The 5 next classes? Cool - are they final, or will they be put out to review. In any case, I shall be looking forward to seeing them. I want to see the playout this month of the system, then we will figure out how to roll it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxim I Posted February 1, 2016 I want to see the playout this month of the system, then we will figure out how to roll it out. Does a 55-gunner will have a class? :D And what about the 120-gunner of Captain Dee? :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bregir Posted February 2, 2016 Queen Anetta and the Royal Navy shall rules the waves! Introducing the HMS Otter, Letter of Marque. And I hope it is ok to use the HMS-prefix, even if it isn't strictly a Royal Navy ship. Otherwise, let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomsche Posted February 2, 2016 I keep using the HMS prefix as well, and it seems more Corrington captains do ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CelesAurivern Posted February 2, 2016 We all serve the crown, do we not, gentlemen? We are the queen's loyal servants; our ships are by proxy, Her Majesty's Ships! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkaForHire Posted February 2, 2016 As long as you are on the Corrington Register, I don't think the Queen has a problem with it. (if you are not in the EGS, we can just say you registered it) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
