ZCerberus Posted August 2, 2007 I thought that because there was enough room for 8 cannons, there were 8 cannons but you made me realize there might only be 4 of them (the 2 on the quarter deck are of smaller size, so I did not took them into account). There are only four. They are on a slide/pivot system so they may be moved to either side. The two on the quarter deck shouldn't count, they mostly seem decorative ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Beckett Posted August 2, 2007 There are only four. They are on a slide/pivot system so they may be moved to either side.The two on the quarter deck shouldn't count, they mostly seem decorative ;-) Thank you, thanks to you, I will go to sleep a bit less stupid :-D , I always believed the ship had 8 cannons. Anyway, I don't want to change my vote, the SES still looks awesome with 4 cannons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Charles F. Harlowe Posted August 29, 2007 I prefer the SES for it'S Rigging I am and remain, Sirs, the Yours, Captain Charles F. Harlowe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted September 13, 2007 the black seas barracude, most realistic an complete! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Whipstick Posted October 29, 2007 Was expecting that poll to be a little more one sided to the Black Seas Barracuda (Dark Shark) than it was... I only have two out of the four but I just love the contrast of the red and white sails against the blue and white sails of the imperials and just that the BSB is a legend, what more can I say... Is it right that there's 4 pirate ships to only 1 each imperial faction though... *sad* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlyOwl Posted October 29, 2007 SES wins it for me, with BSB a narrow second. It only just wins because it beats the Barracuda at all my key criteria for ships: Cannons: Equal numbers, but it has the possibility of a 4-gun broadside. The BSB firing system is poor and cramped - the cannon balls won't slide down the barrels! Sails: SES has I more and cooler pirate colours; less usable but much cooler. Masts: One small one to SES extra Crew: An extra figure and slightly cooler ones Creature Feature: A monkey and a parrot to BSB and a shark, a monkey and a parrot to SES - it wins 'cos of the shark Weapons: SES wins by a musket and a cutlass Key features: SES has working steering, GREEN cannon flaps, a compass, 2 culverins and mounted muskets! The BSB has none of this! X-D The others can't compete with these 2, but the Black Skull smashes the Dark Shark into Davy Jones' Locker! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Medievalego Posted December 5, 2007 (edited) I'm going w/ the SES, just because of it's base number of cannon ports and because of the rig for the dingy on the back. Gotta looooooove that exchange rate! :'-) Oh, and side note: I'm currently building my first Black Seas Barracuda! I like it so far. Now I'll have two of the big ships. Fun times. My soldiers are in for it I think. The "Tall Hat" (as my brother has always called them) numbers just don't stack up to the pirates'. Anyway, they're all fun! *sweet* *Also* I didn't realize this topic was so old ... I thought it came up under active. Whoops. Edited December 5, 2007 by Medievalego Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piranha Posted December 7, 2007 (edited) Black Seas Barracuda is simply the best *wub* Its simply beautiful Edited September 19, 2009 by Macoco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Axle Posted December 31, 2007 BSB. It's the only one I have.But I've seen the SES. I think the black seas barracuda looks nicer. The Black and White sails don't look nice to me. Um, the crossbones and Skulls everywhere make it more noticable, but the Black and White sails make it less noticable. The BSB has 2 cannons on each side. Have I mentioned the Black and White Sails? :-P And I also have a question on the SES. Is there really a blue torch at the back, or is it a problem with the pic on the first page? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pate-keetongu Posted April 20, 2008 cross bone clipper! howwww cute! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kliq Posted May 18, 2008 Sorry to bring up an old topic once again, but I was really interested in these opinions for reference. I think that if the BSB would have had a 4 gun broadside, it would have changed a few minds. I don't really like the red and white sails, but then again I'm not a big fan of the idea of converting it into an Imperial or merchant ship. I have an Imperial Flagship, so I am familiar with the steering-rutter mechanism. Personally, I could do without it, but I'm too much of a purist to remove it. I thought I was done buying pirate LEGO for a little while after my phase had run it's course, but I guess not, having just bought both a used BSB and a used SES off of Bricklink. Geeze, over $350 without shipping right there. Looks like I'll need to get a summer job. :0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueBard Posted May 26, 2008 Skulls Eye Schooner! The best ship designed by TLC! Great colors, great sails, flags, a lot of MFs and, of course, 4 CANNONS!!! So... perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captain ads Posted May 28, 2008 6265 Black Seas Barracuda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wes Posted July 29, 2008 I voted BSB because it's the quintessential Lego pirate set. It's the most useful, well-built, and most attractive. The SES is nice, but its midsection is a gun tub with no personality or historical accuracy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas B. Posted October 19, 2008 The BSB of course! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zorro Posted October 20, 2008 BSB on the first place, closely followed by the SES. How many threads do we have discussing this? Someone must really want to see another ship win this competition...opening so much treads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oDDerFisken Posted November 3, 2008 I voted for SES. I like the great gunpower it has got. Yummyyyy... 4 cannons + 2 small ones at the bridge. But i considered BSB for a second or two Sorry Phes but the Cross boen clipper just can't beat those big pirate-ships with all that crew and guns. It's a nice little ship, but not nice enough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timbutnice Posted November 25, 2008 Any chance the new Brickbeard's Bounty can be added to this poll (I assume someone is going to point me to the ten polls that already do this ) cheers, timbutnice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuartermasterRobert Posted November 26, 2008 Black Seas Barracuda. SES might have a more easily accessed hull and more broadside cannon power, but thats it. Its good for parts... not so much for the model itself. Its ugly, a tub with cannons in the middle of it. BSB is beautifully detailed and is much more displayable. There isnt even a deck on the SES! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Posted November 27, 2008 I have the BSB and I love it but cant wait to get me a SES!It is the biggest and best of the old pirate ships IMO although I like the colour of the BSB better for some reason! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ratzo Posted February 24, 2009 Skull's eye schooner baby, all the way - I never had the black seas barracuda, it really looks nice, but it doesn't seem to have any features that the SES doesn't have, in fact it looks like the captain's quarters are a lot more accessible and easy to access on the SES, plus it's HUGE and extremely detailed... the BSB is certainly nice, but it doesn't seem to have as much to offer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ratshot Posted April 3, 2009 SES is the best. I personally like the color scheme of the BSB better but the SES has a larger crew and more weapons...plus portable cannons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Kirk Posted April 4, 2009 The Pirate-ship that TLC still have to design... :pir-skull: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
commander Posted June 24, 2009 (edited) i know the post was made in 05, but i will say i like the BSB because it can be used as both an imperial guard/pirate ship, just change the name. Also, because i personally like it for no reason besides, its cool! and quick btw-how many posts for citizen? 100? Edited June 24, 2009 by commander Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hurdy-gurdy pirate Posted June 25, 2009 (edited) It is not the most realistic ship, but I voted for the RBR. It is the one I always wanted when I was a kid (I only got the armada flagship then). I don't have this set now, but I have two brickbeard bounty I combiend to make a heavyly modified and bigger ship. Edited June 25, 2009 by hurdy-gurdy pirate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
