Ross Fisher Posted January 9 (edited) "You vish to tear apart your ugly ships on my Skull Coast?" asked Von Braun, an irritated tone in his voice. "Oui Monsieur," replied the overseer. "It will earn Nola Mar many doubloons!" "How?" he asked, suspicion always on his mind. He didn't like these coin-graspers, and he didn't trust them. "Simple!" answer Monsieur Claude. "Good structural timbers are in demand across the Brick Seas, and there are few merchants who can supply them at the scales needed. Lumber yards are few and far between, and even then, there's no guarantee that there will be a carpenter to knock things into shape." "So your people take ships and turn zem into timber?" "Ships, boats, junks, skiffs, wherries, any old hulks we can drag here are fair game! The prize courts will pay sailors for their captures, but frequently they're sold here for scrap." "So you vill keep ze rest of ze coast clear?" the soldier asked, with a threatening grimace. "Absolutement!" replied the overseer. "You may proceed. For now." As the armoured man stalked away, Monsieur Claude let out a sigh of relief. It was time to get back to work! This will be licensed as a Large Artisan. Edited January 10 by Ross Fisher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LM71Blackbird Posted January 9 Another nice use of those hovercraft bases! I've seen plenty of shipbuilding builds, its a welcome change for a ship breaker. The half broken hulls look great as well. built just enough to know they are boats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yperio_Bricks Posted January 9 1 hour ago, LM71Blackbird said: I've seen plenty of shipbuilding builds, its a welcome change for a ship breaker. +1 It is a great idea to show us a ship breaker and it is well executed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOD Posted January 9 Good idea and well built! It is interesting to see how the ships are disassembled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Thaum Posted January 10 What a lovely idea that shipyard "in reverse" : very wrecker, very piratey ! And moreover nicely done ! Well done ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwatchi Posted January 10 A great concept for a MOC and very nice execution. Great job! Q: What is the TMNT shell representing? I can't figure it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ross Fisher Posted January 10 22 hours ago, LM71Blackbird said: its a welcome change for a ship breaker 19 hours ago, NOD said: It is interesting to see how the ships are disassembled. 20 hours ago, Yperio_Bricks said: is a great idea to show us a ship breaker 3 hours ago, Kwatchi said: A great concept for a MOC 7 hours ago, Professor Thaum said: What a lovely idea that shipyard "in reverse That was definitely part of the thought process. This could easily have been a shipyard, but I fancied going the other way. 3 hours ago, Kwatchi said: What is the TMNT shell representing? Honestly? Just a turtle shell. Maybe a hat like this one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted January 11 Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marooned Marin Posted January 11 Fantastic little build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ross Fisher Posted January 11 7 hours ago, Captain Braunsfeld said: Congratulations! Oh, for real? This build? I really didn't think much of it. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted January 11 Very original idea ...and well executed project! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
