[MOC] The Golden Bounty (Captain Soto's pirate junk) - slight Ninjago set 71705 MOD

[Murdoch17]

I thought this would be better suited in the Pirate sub-forum, because while although it's Ninjago based, it is supposed to fit in with Hook's ship and my other pirate vessels at my skull island. I also apologize for the lack of uniform background... my photography cloth is sadly not available at the moment.

The following story is partially based of the Ninjago TV show and my own imagination, while the model has two cannons, nameplate, mini-figures and pirate flag added to the stock set 71705.

The Golden Bounty was an identical sister pirate Junk of the Destiny's Bounty, and was the original flagship of Captain Soto for many years before it was accidentally beached on a reef near Tiger Widow Island and then purposely destroyed (blown up) to avoid the ship being refloated and used by the Imperial Navy of Ninjago. Soto then had an identical ship created by the Djinn Nadakhan, as one of his three wishes. He then double crossed the devious wish-granter, stuffing him into the Teapot of Tyran (the only thing capable of holding a djinn captive) during a pitched sea battle during a storm. He then threw the teapot  into the sea inside a locked trunk. (how he did the actual catching of Nadakhan and stuffing him into the teapot remains unknown, as Soto never recorded how he did so, and professed not to remember once revived in the modern day) Once that was done, Nadakhan's crews hid their master's ship (The Misfortune's Keep) in a secret cove, and then turned themselves into authorities to be banished to other realms... all the while panning secret revenge on Soto and Ninjago itself for the imprisonment of Nadakhan. Sato and most of his crew died from exposure shortly thereafter, as they somehow moved his newer ship (the Destiny's Bounty) into a desert far from any water via magical means. Only one crewman remained alive, carrying with him the secrets of Soto's magic in a big thick book... his name was Clouse.

some of the crew of Sato's ship (L to R):
- Captain Soto, master of the pirate junk "Golden Bounty"

- Snake Jaguar, known for his cold, calculating demeanor  

- Mutt the Mute or "green-eyes", It was later learned he was a non-mute spy for the Imperial Ninjago Navy.

- Cyren, known as a very poor singer. Eventually joined Nadakhan's crew as a spy for Sato.

- Rodney Dangerbuff, yes, that is really his name. Why do you ask?

The ship's name is emblazoned on the stern of the vessel.

The ship's indoor steering compartment, and a below decks hold for treasure.

The top of the steering compartment come off in two ways: the roof is removable, as is the actual little building that houses the steering equipment. This model sub-section then opens up for easy access to the inside. You can also see Sato's pirate flag in this picture.

Well, what do you think of my MOD / the storyline? Comments, questions, and complaints welcome!

 

Edited February 17, 2021 by Murdoch17

[Jack Sassy]

Ah yes, Captain Soto, remind me if I'm wrong, but he's the one who's ship was stolen by teenage ninjas (thankfully not mutants or turtles), good modification!

[Murdoch17]

44 minutes ago, Jack Sassy said:

Ah yes, Captain Soto, remind me if I'm wrong, but he's the one who's ship was stolen by teenage ninjas (thankfully not mutants or turtles), good modification!

You are kinda close,! @Jack Sassy! The destiny's bounty was his ship and a derelict wreck, until the ninja's made it fly. Soto was revived after being long dead by Garmadon by accident, and didn't know how to run his own (heavily modified) ship! He was last seen helping the Ninja's obtain info on Nadakhan during the Skybound season, and is still stuck in Kryptarium high security prison for unknown reasons.

Edited February 17, 2021 by Murdoch17

[Jack Sassy]

19 hours ago, Murdoch17 said:

You are kinda close,! @Jack Sassy! The destiny's bounty was his ship and a derelict wreck, until the ninja's made it fly. Soto was revived after being long dead by Garmadon by accident, and didn't know how to run his own (heavily modified) ship! He was last seen helping the Ninja's obtain info on Nadakhan during the Skybound season, and is still stuck in Kryptarium high security prison for unknown reasons.

I see, thank you for correction.

[Mister Phes]

On 2/18/2021 at 7:22 AM, Murdoch17 said:

is supposed to fit in with Hook's ship and my other pirate vessels at my skull island.

Don't suppose you could post a photo of these vessels for those of us who aren't familiar with your skull island... (and too lazy to look at your other topics )

[Murdoch17]

6 hours ago, Mister Phes said:

Don't suppose you could post a photo of these vessels for those of us who aren't familiar with your skull island... (and too lazy to look at your other topics )

"Your wish is yours to keep!" - Nadakhan

The whole setup of Skull Rock so far.

The Minecraft-based Seacow, as captained by Peg-Leg Stevie.

The brig Yago, as seen here and captained by Henry Smithfield.

The Golden Bounty, as seen in this very topic and led by Captain Soto.

 

Captain Hook's Jolly Roger isn't done yet, so now picture or topic... waiting on a certain flying boy for that.

Is this better @Mister Phes?

Edited February 19, 2021 by Murdoch17