Sir Kingston

Thanks, I’m glad you like it!

Definitely a beautiful ship! It’s nice to see variations in design, for example the enclosed helm, which is a nice touch. My personal opinion is that the helm would be enclosed to shield the helmsmen from rough weather. Certainly better than being blown around on the quarterdeck during a tempest!

Another great ship! The rigging is stunning!

The breastplates and helmets are always nice to see, along with the simple torsos and legs.

My second SigFig- Field Operative George Ricketts, Corrish Intelligence. Recent correspondence between Ricketts and Corrington Intelligence: Mr. George Ricketts, It is increasingly apparent that quality informational and situational intelligence in foreign and domestic colonial possessions is necessary for the security of Corrington. Your assistance in internal operations to protect the citizens and informational assests has been invaluable, however the Secretary is in need of more operatives for programs abroad. Furthermore, the Intelligence board officially offers you a position, in which you will operate covertly to eliminate threats both foreign and domestic. You will operate only under the Queen’s and the Secretary’s jurisdiction, by accepting this position you assume all risks associated. At your appointment, you will be dispatched iverseas immediately. I hope you consider this opportunity. -Corrington Board of Intelligence Corrington Board of Intelligence, I, George Ricketts, accept this offer and have informed the appropriate authorities of my transfer. -Ricketts Background- Ricketts is known for his reform and professionalization of city watchmen and the constabulary. Before his offer, he worked in the Juniper regions, arresting and executing spies and criminals. Recently, he uncovered a Lotii spy ring, which was attempting to predict Corrington’s next move in El Oleonda. His is noted to be quite the partygoer, but not by choice. (It isn’t uncommon for attendees at these parties to ‘disappear’) He has a pleasant personality that can quickly turn sour when needed. -He is pictured in his dress uniform, which is rather plain, but he seldom wears it in the field.

I agree with the others, the use of parts and overall attention to detail is excellent!

The border helps out too!

I second that

Nice build, but I can’t help but wonder why there are Corrish soldiers participating in this exercise. Is it typical of Oleon to give the natives outdated matchlocks?

Small artisan along the dirt streets of Brickford’s Landing.

Thanks! It’s most certainly a learning curve and I think there’s much to glean from the vast and varied builds of this forum!

After valiantly gathering supplies, Lieutenant Karlton ordered the creation of the settlement's first bakery, properly named "The Boat's Bisket". While most of the Marines were familiar with the twice baked biscuits served on long sea voyages, as they had consumed it over the past few weeks. However, in addition to Karlton's skill with the more ungentile musket, a year-long stay in Oleon at his uncle's Boulangerie had taught him the finer points of baking the 'long bread'. Karlton was of course a loyal Corlander, and considered the food one of Oleon's few reputable qualities! While Karlton was quick to establish rain catchments and source food from local wildlife, he took it upon himself to establish a more enjoyable source of nourishment for the settlement. With time, a shack was constructed and quickly pressed into service using the flour brought with them. Bakery at Brickford’s Landing by WanderingSalad Dressing, on Flickr Bakery at Brickford’s Landing by WanderingSalad Dressing, on Flickr Untitled by WanderingSalad Dressing, on Flickr Bakery Preparation Station by WanderingSalad Dressing, on Flickr

Third entry for challenge 1, to be licensed as a small artisan.

Not at all, a bit of internal conflict in Oleon to destabilize their colonial holdings sounds acceptable to me

The wood paneling is a nice touch, along with the gun rack

That is a very well transitioned beach!

Great rock work!

@Thomas Waagenaar Nice intro- welcome to BoBS!

HMS Cucumber is still in sea trials- orders are pending. She is an 11-gun Sloop of War, With a xebec sail configuration. She was originally designed with a square rig, but was altered to complement the triangular sails. All cannon are 12 pounders, including a turntable bow chaser. Below her gun deck is a large storage hold. I think she is a class 4, maybe 5? C&C welcome as always. It’s not licensed and may not be for a bit. (Must consolidate my fortune first)

It is quite on the extremes of believablilty as far as armament, I guess the closest reasonable real-world inspiration is a razee, but it's much too short and narrow. I might downgrade the guns to 12 pdrs.

Beautiful ship, looks familiar! The stickers/ decals look nice on the figures too. I do like the simple build for the sling carrying the mortar rounds.

I will take all of this into consideration! It probably won’t be licensed anytime soon as I still have to get started in the whole EGS.

Thanks! I had tried that, but with the general size and shape I was going for, it just didn’t turn out. That’s my mistake- it was originally meant to have two masts and I guess I didn’t think that one through. As for the colour scheme- I like it too even if it is basic. Glad you like it! I will definitely make use of the hinge pieces in my future projects. I like that particular colour scheme on period ships, even if it is pretty well known. I wanted to go for something a bit different so I opted for the deck to just be flat, I thought the ship would just look like rectangle but it worked out decently.

I agree with Fraunces, the ship is very nice, it has a finished, streamlined appearance.

Thanks, I'm still trying to streamline my building style as I'm still trying to become more adjusted to Lego building techinques as a whole. Everything looks a bit off right now as my experience only comes from clay, plaster, foamboard modeling.