MOD: Film Accurate MetalBeard

[Tazakk]

I've seen a few attempts to recreate MetalBeard's film appearance around the net, but they've all fallen short of total accuracy by a significant measure. I looked back through the film and determined all of the differences, created an LDD model, ordered the parts I needed, and got to building.

And the back

There are a ton of minute differences between the film version and the final set, so I won't attempt to cover them all in text. Suffice to say most of the changes seem to be in the interest of stabilization and economy of parts. His right foot, peg leg, and back are the only parts constructed completely differently, but there are tiny changes throughout the model. If your interested in seeing everything in more detail, here's the LXF:

This is the link to the LXF I just mentioned

I believe I used the wrong color for the light grey parts in the LDD model, my bad.

If you want to try your hand at building the model physically, note that there are a few parts that don't exist in the correct colors. The gears atop MetalBeard's shoulders should be dark grey, but only come in light grey. The chain from his chest to his shark arm should be metallic. I'm also fairly certain that the brackets holding his treasure chest are supposed to be gold.

And that's all there is to say, I suppose. Arg!

[mkeller234]

Awesome! Are you comfortable sharing what you spent to build the physical model?

[Tazakk]

Awesome! Are you comfortable sharing what you spent to build the physical model?

I had a lot of the parts necessary in my collection already, so after the cost of buying the official MetalBeard's Duel set it was only a matter of maybe $10 or so in Bricklink orders.

[Brickmamba]

Nice but maybe comparison pics will help

[klinton]

Quick question: I don't know what that doccument is, or how to open it.

I'm super curious to know what bits you used for his third hand cannon though!

I'm more or less contented with the figure as he came, with minor tweaks (like the long chain and the lock position), but he really needs that third barrel on his hand, hahaha.

Thanks in advance! :D

[Aanchir]

Quick question: I don't know what that doccument is, or how to open it.

I'm super curious to know what bits you used for his third hand cannon though!

I'm more or less contented with the figure as he came, with minor tweaks (like the long chain and the lock position), but he really needs that third barrel on his hand, hahaha.

Thanks in advance! :D

LXF is short for LEGO Exchange Format. It's the filetype used for models built with LEGO Digital Designer, a free software application that lets you build virtual LEGO models.

Anyway, this is an awesome model. I think I already might have replied to it on BZPower or somewhere? I forget. In any case, great work!

[Tazakk]

Anyway, this is an awesome model. I think I already might have replied to it on BZPower or somewhere? I forget. In any case, great work!

Thanks! I believe you did respond to the topic I posted on BZPower, there was some discussion about what shade of gold MetalBeard uses in the film.

I'm super curious to know what bits you used for his third hand cannon though!

I'm more or less contented with the figure as he came, with minor tweaks (like the long chain and the lock position), but he really needs that third barrel on his hand, hahaha.

Thanks in advance! :D

Here's a shot of the assembly of the cannon hand with the two big cannons removed. Hopefully it does the trick.

Edited July 23, 2014 by Tazakk

[klinton]

Here's a shot of the assembly of the cannon hand with the two big cannons removed. Hopefully it does the trick.

Thank you so much!

I feel like a bit of a twit when it comes to Lego right now. I have no idea what peices exist just yet. I'll get the hang of it in a few months. :D