Captain Braunsfeld Posted March 1, 2020 (edited) Hi, I am Captain Cookie and this is my Pirate Training Program. Today we are heading for lesson four: Cannons. Again there are many pitfalls that need to be avoided. This, for instance, is field artillery. Stay away from these guys and their guns. Proper cannons for pirates are available in different sizes: But you will need more than just one man to operate your cannons. A decent approach for a pirate ship will look something like this: And again, there is the danger that your crew and your cannons are too small: Neat, but no so effective, though the bear can be a fierce opponent in hand-to-hand cobat. So you might want to go for something bigger. But beware: Do not get yourselves entangled in the much-feared "size matters" discussion! So, seriously: Do not try this at home or on your ship! And now the homework for the next lesson: How many different sorts of parrots exist and which of them make a good companion for a pirate of decency? Arrr. Previous Lesson Next Lesson Edited March 16, 2020 by Captain Braunsfeld Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwatchi Posted March 1, 2020 I'm starting to fear I have been doing piracy wrong all this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted March 1, 2020 Same here. I thought size matters for a bomb ketch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bart Posted March 2, 2020 12 hours ago, dr_spock said: Same here. I thought size matters for a bomb ketch. Why did you mention that, I just layed the keel for a bumb ketch :O and a biggest gun for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted March 2, 2020 14 hours ago, Kwatchi said: I'm starting to fear I have been doing piracy wrong all this time. Well it is good that you are attending the lessons now. Never to late to improve! 14 hours ago, dr_spock said: Same here. I thought size matters for a bomb ketch. That is an advanced topic! I did some attempt at bomb ketches some seven years ago: .. 1 hour ago, Bart said: Why did you mention that, I just layed the keel for a bumb ketch :O and a biggest gun for it. Go for it! I want to see it, although - as mentioned above - this is a topic for advanced practitioners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Wolf Posted March 2, 2020 Another great topic. But if size doesn't matter, why do the pirates with the biggest cannon looks so happy? Great job of head choices for those minifigs. And for some reason I'm drawn to that simple but cleverly designed palm tree. Perfect design for the venue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roadmonkeytj Posted March 2, 2020 5 hours ago, Capt Wolf said: Another great topic. But if size doesn't matter, why do the pirates with the biggest cannon looks so happy? Great job of head choices for those minifigs. And for some reason I'm drawn to that simple but cleverly designed palm tree. Perfect design for the venue. Has you ever fired a really big cannon ? Need I say more? @Captain BraunsfeldI'm really enjoying this series of how two ... My pirates are certainly taking notes lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodi Posted March 6, 2020 I like the way the story is told, lot of fun, and I'm also a fan of these guns. On 3/2/2020 at 4:28 PM, Bart said: Why did you mention that, I just layed the keel for a bumb ketch :O and a biggest gun for it. And I have a bomb ketch ready and unlicensed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted March 7, 2020 On 3/2/2020 at 4:32 PM, Capt Wolf said: Another great topic. But if size doesn't matter, why do the pirates with the biggest cannon looks so happy? Great job of head choices for those minifigs. And for some reason I'm drawn to that simple but cleverly designed palm tree. Perfect design for the venue. Thank you. I don't know why these guys are grinning, but checkout lesson 4 to see how this will work out On 3/2/2020 at 10:12 PM, Roadmonkeytj said: Has you ever fired a really big cannon ? Need I say more? @Captain BraunsfeldI'm really enjoying this series of how two ... My pirates are certainly taking notes lol What do your pirates look like? On 3/6/2020 at 1:32 AM, Bodi said: I like the way the story is told, lot of fun, and I'm also a fan of these guns. And I have a bomb ketch ready and unlicensed. Thanks a lot. I am curious to see your bomb ketch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keymonus Posted March 7, 2020 Although I'm not a pirate, I've followed all your lessons and they are simply great! Hilarious vignettes and nice cannon design! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodi Posted March 12, 2020 On 3/7/2020 at 11:01 PM, Captain Braunsfeld said: I am curious to see your bomb ketch! Sorry for the late reply. It's just a small boat, with a rubber launcher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
