NOD Posted February 7, 2022 CAR 18 by Philippe, auf Flickr A magnificent galleon sails into the Bahía de la Cascada on Charlatan Bay. The following happening 3 months ago. Early in the morning, as the sun rose, a merchant caravel flying the Mardierians flag sailed towards the galleon Cartagena. Fernando was boatswain on the caravel, "Ahoy" he called. "We have bananas on board that are already ripe and must be eaten. Our crew is too small to eat all the bananas. If you want you can have them for free. If not, we have to throw them into the sea before they get rotten." Capitano Don Raphael de Velázquez of the Galleon Cartagena was pleased to hear that. He thought he could keep his crew and soldiers in a good mood with delicious bananas. CAR 16 by Philippe, auf Flickr The captain of the caravel asked Don Raphael de Velázquez to pick up the bananas with the rowing boat. So that the distance is not too great, the caravel sails alongside on the starboard side up to 30 meters. After the rowing boat was lowered into the water, the men rowed toward the ship. Aboard the caravel were many sailors carrying bananas from the hold onto the deck. The whole crew and soldiers of the galleon watched with joy as the first boat rowed back with the fruit. CAR 17 by Philippe, auf Flickr Suddenly there was a loud shout and the caravel's gunports were opened. On the ship's deck, the swivel gun was swung in the direction of the galleon. "Fire", a hail of buckshot was fired from the swivel guns onto the galleon's decks. Panic spread across the deck. People took cover or jumped overboard. Again a call goes out: "Fire" on the caravel's quarterdeck commanded the notorious pirate Captain Kane, a cunning scoundrel who has cojones. The heavy guns fire towards the gunports of the galleon. CAR 20 by Philippe, auf Flickr The sails are set and the caravel sails from the windward side to the galleon. On the ship deck, many pirates got ready to board. As the caravel sailed within range, a large number of bottle grenades were thrown onto the galleon's deck. The bottles were filled with gunpowder and nails. The first grappling hooks flew and some pirates jumped onto the galleon, shouting loudly. The soldiers and sailors were taken by surprise, it was only a short fight. Capitano Don Raphael de Velázquez surrendered to the pirates. Some sailors from the galleon joined the pirates. The rest of the crew was abandoned on an island. The bananas were allowed to keep them. CAR 19 by Philippe, auf Flickr Captain Kane set course for Tortuga with his two ships. A large shipyard was recently built there. He wanted to repair the severely damaged galleon. The crew was looking forward to the shore leave. Brethren of the Brick Seas: Class 8 The widest point on the main deck is 24 studs included railing. The widest point on the cannon deck is 28 studs included hull (without outside hull tile). The deck is from the aft to the forward railing is 91 studs included railing, at the feet of figurehead is 112 studs. The waterline is 94 studs. Total length is 132 studs. CAR 15 by Philippe, auf Flickr In the meantime, I have rebuilt my first galleon. The ship is similar but not the same. There are some improvements. CAR 07 by Philippe, auf Flickr The angle of the ship's bow is now more oblique. I don't know yet if I really like it. A ship's bow is the hardest part of building for me. There are always gaps or it looks like Tetris. CAR 08 by Philippe, auf Flickr On my first galleon you had to climb the poop deck and forecastle. Now there are stairs everywhere. For that I have 2 guns less. CAR 09 by Philippe, auf Flickr The poop deck is a little higher. I have to build a wider ship so I can make it even higher. CAR 10 by Philippe, auf Flickr I changed the front cannons on the main deck. I changed the Quarter Gallery. CAR 11 by Philippe, auf Flickr The anchor device is deeper. CAR 12 by Philippe, auf Flickr By changing the color, the differences in height of the ship railing are less visible. CAR 13 by Philippe, auf Flickr CAR 14 by Philippe, auf Flickr CAR 01 by Philippe, auf Flickr CAR 02 by Philippe, auf Flickr CAR 03 by Philippe, auf Flickr CAR 04 by Philippe, auf Flickr CAR 06 by Philippe, auf Flickr CAR 05 by Philippe, auf Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted February 7, 2022 Another masterpiece from @NOD! Let's frontpage this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Thaum Posted February 7, 2022 You are trigger-happy on the keyboard, Governor... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOD Posted February 7, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Mister Phes said: Another masterpiece from @NOD! Let's frontpage this! Thank you for the compliments. It is a very great honor to be on the frontpage. 2 hours ago, Professor Thaum said: You are trigger-happy on the keyboard, Governor... Yes, he is! Because he is intelligent! He doesn't just judge what he sees, he thinks ahead. He promoted you to Pirate Moderator. Edited February 7, 2022 by NOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted February 7, 2022 7 minutes ago, NOD said: Yes, he is! Because he is intelligent! He doesn't just judge what he sees, he thinks ahead. Awww... you're too kind! But I do indeed judge the quality of the MOCs before pulling the trigger. 2 hours ago, Professor Thaum said: You are trigger-happy on the keyboard, Governor... Actually, I used my mouse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wellesley Posted February 7, 2022 This is a great ship, but I especially love that big round tower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Thaum Posted February 7, 2022 46 minutes ago, NOD said: He promoted you to Pirate Moderator. @Mister Phes : I dislike the tone very much, could I warn this user ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted February 7, 2022 7 minutes ago, Professor Thaum said: @Mister Phes : I dislike the tone very much, could I warn this user ? Maybe you could give him the MOC Expert tag instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marooned Marin Posted February 7, 2022 I especially love the picture from the back looking at the stern. It really shows the great curves and effort to pull that off. Well done. Question: Not counting the digital sails, how much parts and bricks goes in this beauty? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Thaum Posted February 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Mister Phes said: Maybe you could give him the MOC Expert tag instead. He already has it... But if you can teach me how to award a tag and where are the tags to upload... it will be great. He derserves the ship expert one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted February 7, 2022 What a beautiful vessel ... seeing the sails in lego and not in fabric is absolutely crazy! Fantastic work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted February 8, 2022 19 hours ago, Professor Thaum said: But if you can teach me how to award a tag and where are the tags to upload... it will be great. He derserves the ship expert one Aye lad! 19 hours ago, Professor Thaum said: He already has it... Ship Building Expert then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_TLG_ Posted February 8, 2022 Cool build, nice details, I like the brick built sails too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Thaum Posted February 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Mister Phes said: Ship Building Expert then! Awarded ! Congratulation @NOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOD Posted February 9, 2022 On 2/7/2022 at 5:26 PM, Wellesley said: This is a great ship, but I especially love that big round tower. Thank you for the compliments. There are some beautiful galleons at LEGO Pirates forum. The round tower was very difficult to build. Overlapping bricks create an illusion of roundness. I choose the same technique when building a ship's hull. On 2/7/2022 at 6:20 PM, Marooned Marin said: I especially love the picture from the back looking at the stern. It really shows the great curves and effort to pull that off. Well done. Question: Not counting the digital sails, how much parts and bricks goes in this beauty? Thank you for the compliments. Without sails and Lego minifigures there are 5862 bricks. With real Lego bricks, additional bricks are required to strengthen the ship's hull. On 2/7/2022 at 10:44 PM, LEGO Train 12 Volts said: What a beautiful vessel ... seeing the sails in lego and not in fabric is absolutely crazy! Fantastic work! Thank you for the compliments. I am very pleased that you like the galleon and the sails. 13 hours ago, _TLG_ said: Cool build, nice details, I like the brick built sails too! Thank you for the compliments. I am very pleased that you like the galleon and the sails. 11 hours ago, Professor Thaum said: Awarded ! Congratulation @NOD Many Thanks. It's a great honor and I'm very happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted February 9, 2022 3 hours ago, NOD said: Many Thanks. It's a great honor and I'm very happy. You definitely deserve it for sharing such great ships over the years! But getting back to the MOC, how did you do the rigging? Rendered in the 3D software? Or do you edit those in those later using something like Photoshop? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zinnn Posted February 9, 2022 Am I the only one here who doesn't care about the ship but is more interested in seeing more details of the landscape and buildings? They look amazing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickander Brickumnus Posted February 9, 2022 We need more close up photos of the ship and the landscape! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOD Posted February 10, 2022 On 2/9/2022 at 7:14 AM, Mister Phes said: You definitely deserve it for sharing such great ships over the years! But getting back to the MOC, how did you do the rigging? Rendered in the 3D software? Or do you edit those in those later using something like Photoshop? Thank you very much for the Shiph Expert tag. I used Lego String with End Studs 11L Item No: x127c11, 21L Item No: x127c21 and 41L Item No: x127c41. I used to extend Plate Round 1 x 2 with Open Studs Item No: 35480. Then I render it with Studio 2.0 On 2/9/2022 at 11:19 AM, zinnn said: Am I the only one here who doesn't care about the ship but is more interested in seeing more details of the landscape and buildings? They look amazing! Thank you for the compliments. There is also something for you that you like: 18 hours ago, Brickander Brickumnus said: We need more close up photos of the ship and the landscape! Thank you for the compliments. Yes, a landscape with a ship looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted February 11, 2022 10 hours ago, NOD said: Thank you very much for the Shiph Expert tag. You can thank @Professor Thaum for that. 10 hours ago, NOD said: I used Lego String with End Studs 11L Item No: x127c11, 21L Item No: x127c21 and 41L Item No: x127c41. I used to extend Plate Round 1 x 2 with Open Studs Item No: 35480. Then I render it with Studio 2.0 Thanks for the advice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted February 12, 2022 Seems I forgot to comment here: Great ship (all those curves...) and fine island too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaneStream Posted February 13, 2022 Incredible ship once again @NOD! I love the shaping work, especially towards the back of the ship, giving it that early galleon look! Great work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOD Posted February 13, 2022 15 hours ago, Captain Braunsfeld said: Seems I forgot to comment here: Great ship (all those curves...) and fine island too! Thank you for the compliments. Through your example I started to learn how to tell a story. 2 hours ago, VaneStream said: Incredible ship once again @NOD! I love the shaping work, especially towards the back of the ship, giving it that early galleon look! Great work! Thank you for the compliments. I am very pleased that you noticed the construction of the ship's stern. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, NOD said: Thank you for the compliments. Through your example I started to learn how to tell a story. Thanks Please remember, when you have a story with bananas in it there should be some monkey around! Are there monkeys in the LDD? Edited February 13, 2022 by Captain Braunsfeld Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOD Posted February 15, 2022 On 2/13/2022 at 8:21 PM, Captain Braunsfeld said: Thanks Please remember, when you have a story with bananas in it there should be some monkey around! Are there monkeys in the LDD? You're right. There is a monkey in Studio 2.0. When I built the whole thing, I didn't know that I was going to tell a story that include bananas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
