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And most definitely will!

No idea. Just the first thing that came in my mind, so that it is clear who is redcoat and who is bluecoat. Maybe when you're cheering for the red of the blue team?

Actually, I own the ZHEGAO QL1800 and I'm very satisfied with it.

Excellent! These icons are "Facebook" and "Instagram"? Can you do them with Bluecoat and Redcoat Flags? Flags the size of "Instagram" icon. Or without flags and with "neck" in blue and red colors respectively? I'm just throwing in ideas as they come to me.

Maybe do emojis only with the hats?

Yep, the simple sailors, the ones lowest to the ship hierarchy. Like the ones manning the canons. But we can start with hats and ranks for now... and maybe Flags?

I don't see anything wrong with this. On the contrary, being inspired by another person's design, being influenced by it and even modifying it to your liking is something very human and natural.

Babyteeth, the guy who submitted the updated Caribbean Clipper on LEGO IDEAS, has also made even bigger ships with custom made hulls. Here is he's biggest ship, a 4th rate Ship of the Line, by his description. https://www.brickinside.com/NeoView.php?Db=ReviewOwnCreation&Mode=view&Number=4399

Can you post some pictures of the things you are referring?

Yeah... Plan to buy it in 2021. Excellent Pirates Headquarters Base! Even better than the original fan submission.

This looks a lot like the ZHEGAO QL1800. Nice!

This part? https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=30201#T=C

Love the colors! So unique!

Oh man... I want it so much for this ship to be released as a set by LEGO! It's absolutely gorgeous!