Captain Braunsfeld Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) [pid][/pid] 242A Happy New Year! Maybe you remember some of my earlier posts (http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=86979 or http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=84523). I have been able to further extend on these topics: I can present a few decent pirate shops: And the monkey shop corresponds to my announcement to present more "monkey-driven designs": The young pirate actually looks scared - understanable when facing a gorilla - but I could not really capture this... The parrot shop promises to offer the famous "Norwegian Blue" (beautiful plumage) but they seem to have run out of stock... The harbour fortress is now on the left: And, of course, you can purchase some hats: I hope you like this MOC... .. because I will certainly build some more to extend the overall set. Edited January 5, 2014 by Capt. Stabbin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Redblade Posted January 1, 2014 I love it, it's very silly. Also, "The plumage don't enter into it, my man! It's bleedin' demised!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jodawill Posted January 2, 2014 How did you attach those tiles to the underside of the bridge? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthias Posted January 2, 2014 I like your MOC very much. From witch set are the lettered bricks? (Steine mit den Buchstaben drauf^^) The bridge is cool, too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted January 2, 2014 Hi, @Captain Redblade: The grey/gray parrot is, of course, resting. The blue one on the roof is pining for the fjords. @Jodawill: This is surprisingly simple. You take a 4x1 plate and it just fits underneath an arch. Then you take many of them and fill up the space. You may want to be inspired by Megan Rothrock's books. @Matthias130182: The lettered bricks mit den Buchstaben drauf: That was a kind of rare set we found in the lego store last year. It was meant to build a name tag / Namensschild oder so. Anyway: The more you are into lego letters the sooner lego makes them disappear from the stores... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jodawill Posted January 2, 2014 @Jodawill: This is surprisingly simple. You take a 4x1 plate and it just fits underneath an arch. Then you take many of them and fill up the space. You may want to be inspired by Megan Rothrock's books. Cool. Does that mean the studs from those actually form the walkway of the bridge? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted January 3, 2014 Exactly. Except, that I put dark brown and reddish brown 2x1 tiles on it.... Which is what you cannot see on the pictures... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wat Tambor Posted January 3, 2014 Nice and humorous build! The MOC has that certain Classic Pirates set feeling. Keep it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebeus I Posted January 3, 2014 Lovely little island, it's kind of a pirate festival thing . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moomin Posted January 4, 2014 Awesome! Love the ape attendant in the monkey shop:-). Never knew there were that many types of coloured parrot - thought just yellow, grey and a red/green/white one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mystus Posted January 4, 2014 Love the concept. It's a fun and not-very-serious take on pirates. But even pirates need a place to buy their birds and hats... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted January 5, 2014 Brickshelf seems to be down ... I usually link to my pictures there. Question for the experts: What is the best way to include pictures into a post here? Using Brickshelf? Flickr? Something else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted January 6, 2014 I usually use both. I put my money shot on Flickr and other shots (building, details) on Brickshelf. I haven't seen flickr and brickshelf down at the same time. Flickr goes down less than brickshelf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted January 6, 2014 Thank you, Dr Spock! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted January 18, 2014 And now I am able to add the famous "Norwegian Blue" Its a must-have for every captain! @Matthias130182: The lettered bricks are still available. You can get them as part of something called "business card holder". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Redblade Posted January 22, 2014 The blue one on the roof is pining for the fjords. Pining for the fjords? What kind of talk is that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horizon Posted January 23, 2014 It has a Monkey Island vibe to it. So that's good. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loves Houses Posted January 25, 2014 Be careful! You forgot to nail the Norwegian Blue to the twig! So it may woooosh away yet... If it weren't pushing up the daisies. Where did you get the blue parrots from, anyway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted January 26, 2014 Hi "Loves Houses"! I did not really "get" the blue parrots. We have taken some of the old grey parrots/birds (part of the old Egypt adventure sets) and we have painted them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLazyChicken Posted February 1, 2014 Wow, I should really start putting more attention to the pirates forums, this moc is great! I love all the detail and all the small shops, Keep up the Good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
