Bregir Posted September 18, 2018 Interesting developments, Kwatchi! Neat micro! I have eyed a few others on Flickr... Looking forward for more! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwatchi Posted October 15, 2018 Presenting my first LDD ship, representing a recent capture: the Mya. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSkippy Posted October 16, 2018 After a longtime lurking, much overthinking, and too many bricklink orders, here's my sigfig:Johnny was unremarkable. His torso, bandana, and even his whiskered face were mass-produced. For some, this was a sign of something 'special', for Johnny it was not. He had crewed, without distinction, on rafts, schooners, runners, barracudas, and flagships. He'd served Broadside, Woodhouse, Redbeard, and Iron Hook. Yet such experience was to piracy as opera tickets were to acting. Johnny was a pirate by association, not participation or ability. He didn't even have a nickname, until last Tuesday... Johnny paid to work a rum cart. Technically he was paid, but even unremarkable pirates can drink remarkably. He would consume today's wages by noon, and tomorrow's by closing time (which happened to be whenever he passed out. That's where they found him. After sobering up, and some gentle persuasion... Johnny found himself the owner and figurehead of a new business enterprise. One whose profits he had no real access to. He was the cover for a torrent of dirty money, criminal underworkings, and shady businesses springing up all over the Brick Seas. Who were those using Johnny as an 'oilskin' against the inquiries of trade companies, treaties, councils, and governments? Johnny wasn't sure. He was remarkably uneasy. But at least oilskins didn't have to worry about staying dry... Oilskin Johnny is the "Oilskin" (raincoat/unwitting front) for a group of sinister characters looking to launder money and avoid prosecution for other nefarious activities. Johnny will have a wide range of different businesses... hoping to have builds in each type of property as well as numerous different classes of ships. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Thaum Posted October 16, 2018 (edited) Welcome aboard @TomSkippy, we wish you the best luck for Oilskin Johnny especially for raking in torrent of dirty money, criminal underworkings, and shady businesses ! You choose wisely, other faction are a little bit feeble for those activities PS : I'm very jealous of your pirate hat !! Edited October 16, 2018 by Professor Thaum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roadmonkeytj Posted October 16, 2018 @TomSkippy welcome aboard you scurvy rat! Looking forward to seeing your builds. I loved the intro of your fig! @Kwatchi can we get him added to the discussion thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwatchi Posted October 16, 2018 Welcome aboard @TomSkippy! I look forward to seeing more of Oilskin Jonny's adventure. /puts on official's cap I'll get you added to the super secret Sea Rat threadtm in a moment, and work on getting you an account set up (@Phred) . In the mean time feel free to pm me any questions regarding the byzantian paperwork of BoBs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted October 16, 2018 Welcome aboard, TomSkippy. Great job on the sigfig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Wolf Posted October 16, 2018 Welcome to BoBS @TomSkippy! I love your character intro, from working in the real life source of the minifig pieces into his personal history to the final presentation and nickname. Nice job telling the story with small builds and pics as well! I think you're going to have a lot of fun in BoBS, and I think we're going to have a lot fun as you tell your tales! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bregir Posted October 16, 2018 It will be interesting to follow the exploits of Oilskin Johnny on the Brick Seas! I love the backstory and the concept of the "front" for more devious characters/organisations. Looking forward to having you around - feel free to ask if there are any questions. There are a few guides around here: Overview Quick startguide (which I really need to get finished...) And everyone is normally very friendly, if you have questions or need some aid in getting started. :) Welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSkippy Posted October 16, 2018 Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! I do have a couple questions: 1) Can I register the Rum Cart as a small property license? If people feel it's too small, I have a simple colonial road I can park him on and throw in a few random customers... road seen here 2) If I register the Rum Cart, do I submit the freebuild form for 10 dbs and the property license for the monthly income? 3) Is the cart an artisan or commerce? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bregir Posted October 16, 2018 1) It is a bit small for a license, but if you give it a setting (suggested size for a small property is 16x16), and it's own topic, I think it is fine. (The road will do very well, BTW) 2) Exactly so. 3) Artisan, I think, but could be both. When in doubt ask or use creative license. Anything else :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roadmonkeytj Posted October 16, 2018 4 hours ago, TomSkippy said: Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! I do have a couple questions: 1) Can I register the Rum Cart as a small property license? If people feel it's too small, I have a simple colonial road I can park him on and throw in a few random customers... road seen here 2) If I register the Rum Cart, do I submit the freebuild form for 10 dbs and the property license for the monthly income? 3) Is the cart an artisan or commerce? Include the road, licence it in a sea rat settlement as an artisan so you get the bonus licence it as rum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodi Posted October 17, 2018 Welcome Johnny, great intro! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fraunces Posted October 17, 2018 Welkome @TomSkippy !! You have chosen the right faction and tour Introduction is awesome!! Gotta love classic pirates background and you made the perfect bridge-story for this character . I too hope to are more of Johnny soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darnok Posted October 17, 2018 Welcome aboard @TomSkippy, may the fate of Oilskin Johnny be a good one! I really liked the character introduction, already looking forward to your next builds. Where is that spectacular pirate hat from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roadmonkeytj Posted October 17, 2018 11 minutes ago, Drunknok said: <stuffs typed here> Where is that spectacular pirate hat from? It looks like the hat from the Juniors Sets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSkippy Posted October 17, 2018 29 minutes ago, Drunknok said: Welcome aboard @TomSkippy, may the fate of Oilskin Johnny be a good one! I really liked the character introduction, already looking forward to your next builds. Where is that spectacular pirate hat from? Bricklink! It came from the Angry Birds Piggy Pirate Ship 75825. Absolutely fabulous isn’t it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Thaum Posted October 17, 2018 25 minutes ago, TomSkippy said: Absolutely fabulous isn’t it? For sure !! I'm very jealous ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roadmonkeytj Posted October 17, 2018 3 hours ago, TomSkippy said: Bricklink! It came from the Angry Birds Piggy Pirate Ship 75825. Absolutely fabulous isn’t it? Always forget about that ship lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darnok Posted October 18, 2018 12 hours ago, TomSkippy said: Bricklink! It came from the Angry Birds Piggy Pirate Ship 75825. Absolutely fabulous isn’t it? Fabulous indeed! I can neither confirm nor deny that I just did a purchase based around this set... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basiliscus Posted October 19, 2018 On 10/16/2018 at 6:39 AM, TomSkippy said: <snip> That was literally the best character introduction ever. I actually laughed out loud! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keymonus Posted October 20, 2018 Nice minifig and fantastic introduction @TomSkippy! It's incredible what you achieved with twenty pieces and some minifigs! The gentle persuasion scene is something great. Welcome aboard! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fraunces Posted October 22, 2018 Please add 'The Sereen Cay' to the list of settlements. Located on the Rock. https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/168111-settlement-the-sereen-cay/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwatchi Posted October 22, 2018 7 hours ago, Fraunces said: Please add 'The Sereen Cay' to the list of settlements. Located on the Rock. https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/168111-settlement-the-sereen-cay/ haha. Already did last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Wolf Posted October 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Kwatchi said: haha. Already did last night. @Phred needs to add it to the account sheets, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
