[Lay-Out - BELUG] Pirates at Brickmania Antwerp 2017

[Maxim I]

Before starting, let's take a look at the line-up for the pirates section!

• @Maxim I - yours truly and organisator of the lay-out
• @Captain Green Hair - More famous Dutchman than the Flying Dutchman
• @Sebeus I - became famous for his Flying Dutchman
• @Faladrin - His vessel on a track is purely genious, more about this in the pictures below
• @Legostone - Builds stunning vessels at a tempo normal people change their underwear
• @kabel - Our beloved moderator. Wasn't fysically there, but his MOC's were.
• @Imperial Shipyards - His very first exposition. I am still dreaming about the detailing on his vessels!
• There were also some famous Eurobrickers busy with the Castle and Western section, but hopefully @TitusV & @Captain Braunsfeld will make a topic to show that part.

Unlike last year (84m²), the pirate lay-out was a bit smaller and measured 32m².

Anyway, here you go!

Let's start with a small story. Due to marriage, the Green Faction became an union with the Red Faction. This dragged them in the everlasting war between Red & Blue. The Greens hoped to postpone this war as long as possible, but the Blues found it time to attack the "Prince of Stedor".

This action lead to a huge reaction as the combined Red & Green fleet wasn't that far away. With the "Margot" as Flag ship, the Red & Greens prepared for a good old fashioned battle of the Line...

Meanwhile, the alarm bells ringed in the Green city of Trador. People fled inside their houses while soldiers prepared to fire at the passing Blue vessels.

The Aqar was just about to enter the harbour. This mighty 4th Rate opened fire at the back of the Blue Line.

The Blues quickly answered with the incoming fire of Trador with their Bomb Ketch

Luckily there were some peacefull scenarios as well:

But that was probably more a fata morgana.

The Blue Ship of the Line "La Fleure" was engaging the notorious Flying Dutchman. Helped by 2 other blue vessels they hoped to make the seas less relentless.

A little bit further down the road (erm sea), the Greenies were hunting a pirate hidden on his island

Some other scenes:

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Thanks for watching!

For some more pics, check my flickr.

Be also sure to check the update fleet of Imperial Shipyards! This is really awesome!

 

[TitusV]

It was absolutely great fun guys, I'm already looking forward to next year's edition!

Thanks for the write-up Maxim, I really love the line-up of all the contributors!  Though I hope you have taken pictures of the castle part, because I fear I didn't...

[Tezclatipoca]

It was a great event guys !

I was happy to be part of it ! Great time !

@TitusV : I have some pictures of the castle part if you want.

[TitusV]

3 minutes ago, Faladrin said:

It was a great event guys !

I was happy to be part of it ! Great time !

@TitusV : I have some pictures of the castle part if you want.

O yes please! Yo have my email, right?

[Cousarmy0001]

Whose is the green ship next to the lighthouse?  I'd like to get more pictures of this ship, if possible.

An overall excellent display!  I wish I could have seen this in person.  Well done to all!

[Darnok]

This is so much to take in, so many awesome things to look at. Wow!

 

I think they were hard to photograph, but are there (many) more pictures of all the buildings and/or land scenes?

[Tezclatipoca]

20 hours ago, TitusV said:

O yes please! Yo have my email, right?

Yes, of course !

First, feel free to use the ones I uploaded on my flickr account.

[Roadmonkeytj]

There is so much to look at the pictures in sure did it no justice...  The track ship is simply fantastic....  Was it actually the old 12v Lego system or just the trackage with rc components? 

[TitusV]

On 5-12-2017 at 2:09 PM, Faladrin said:

Yes, of course !

First, feel free to use the ones I uploaded on my flickr account.

Thanks mate!

One can now find the castle lay-out here!

[Tezclatipoca]

22 hours ago, Roadmonkeytj said:

There is so much to look at the pictures in sure did it no justice...  The track ship is simply fantastic....  Was it actually the old 12v Lego system or just the trackage with rc components? 

Hi, thanks !

no it's just the old blue track with recent RC components.

My motor is unfortunately dead. It was an old one from the 60's I inherited from my uncle. When I was young it worked but after many many hours of good and loyal service it just stoped working. 

Thank you glad you like my "ship on rails" 

Edited December 6, 2017 by Faladrin

[Roadmonkeytj]

I love seeing animation in displays...  

54 minutes ago, Faladrin said:

Hi, thanks !

no it's just the old blue track with recent RC components.

My motor is unfortunately dead. It was an old one from the 60's I inherited from my uncle. When I was young it worked but after many many hours of good and loyal service it just stoped working. 

Thank you glad you like my "ship on rails" 

Ever since I seen a train layout where parts if the scenery moved as well as the train I was in love...  Movement draws the eye I think some clever plate work and some programming with the rc functions and a DIY board and you could simulate a ship berthing put the lines on a winch with a motor joined and that could be amazing on a loop.   

For yours the only wish I have is perhaps some blue to simulate the wake to hide the wheels.   More track would be impressive to make ships patrol.   Perhaps a modular design would help in setup. 

 

Good work.