Franco Clarke Posted March 12, 2016 Ship's Log Day 12: The Saler didn't handle the waves as well weighed down with all the additional fire power. All the men have green hint about them as the ship plunged and rolled on the apparently flat seas. Oh well at least no one was complaining about the reduction in rations due to the increase of the power magazine. Also the foreshortened mast meant that the Saler was even slower than the Hareng had been. This was not such an issue at the moment as they were escorting a small fishing boat. It was even slower than this heap of junk, but at least it handled the waves better. Ahead the lookout spotted a dark speck on the clear water. If this was a pirate ship, or even worse a corrington merchant raider, we could be in serious trouble. The Saler's cannon would shatter a small raider, but I didn't fancy our chances of actually getting them in our sights. However, it soon became clear that we may have found the only person in the entire seven seas to have a worse boat than our own. Clinging to a mix of planks, barrels and booms was a very bedraggled looking pirate. We pulled up alongside, and I hailed him, giving him a choice. Either he could join our crew or we could be forced to board and capture his ship, taking him prisoner as his flag showed he was most certainly a pirate. Despite having been stuck on that raft for who knows how long, he hadn't lost his sense and agreed to become a member of the Oleon navy. Although I was almost certain he would jump ship at the first opportunity, I couldn't just leave him to mercy of the sea. Having tied the raft to the stern of the ship we rejoined the fishing boat and continued our voyage. I was at a loss for what to make as my MCRA model, since nothing really happened. However, I'd been wanting to try an make a pirate raft for a while, hence the story. It's not a perfect raft, but at least it looks more realistic as a hastily made contraption than the official Lego alternatives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusV Posted March 12, 2016 I really like the raft, but the other two vessels are quit Nice too! I especially like the white one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted March 12, 2016 Does it mean that all members of the Oleon fleet are former pirates? Nice build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted March 12, 2016 I love that raft!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Does it mean that all members of the Oleon fleet are former pirates? We Oleanders are rather sensitive regarding human life! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bregir Posted March 12, 2016 Once more, I resent the implicit allegations that Corlander vessels should be engaging in piracy, that vilest of acts! Reading one of your other stories, I was actually wondering if we would see this vessel that needed to be strengthened due to the large gun! And here it was. I think this is a nice way to represent an otherwise eventless journey, and I like all three vessels. It would like to see you experiment a bit with sails. (Even simple paper sails can improve the overall look tremendously - at least I think it does for me. Further, it makes the type of vessel a lot more obvious. Sailing ships are, after all, pretty dependent on their sails! ) For the warship, I would probably suggest them to bring some oars as well, if not for propulsion, then to aim the cannon! The raft is a wonderful collection of driftwood, and really looks like something someone would have put together from parts of a wreckage! Well done! *snip* We Oleanders are rather sensitive regarding human life! Sure you are! A life saved is another life to sacrifice to the Gods! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted March 12, 2016 Sure you are! A life saved is another life to sacrifice to the Gods! Once again... We DO NOT sacrifice people to our benevolent Gods. He alone will see the light and repent! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franco Clarke Posted March 13, 2016 Thank you all, I was tempted to licence the raft as a level 0 ship, but it wouldn't be so useful I especially like the white one Thank you, the white one was a (rather bad) copy of the other member's boat I was escorting. Does it mean that all members of the Oleon fleet are former pirates? Well I guess there must be a few. That's the thing with pirates, most of them don't have very much loyalty so they end up everywhere Once more, I resent the implicit allegations that Corlander vessels should be engaging in piracy, that vilest of acts! Reading one of your other stories, I was actually wondering if we would see this vessel that needed to be strengthened due to the large gun! And here it was. It would like to see you experiment a bit with sails. For the warship, I would probably suggest them to bring some oars as well, if not for propulsion, then to aim the cannon! I see the Colander merchant raiders as slightly above piracy, since they intend to disrupt trade and weaken Oleon rather than merely plundering. Anyway, how do you know this is not all but propaganda I thought I had posted some pictures of this vessel at the end of last month's second free build, although these might be the first ones. I would like to put some sails on my ships, but for the time being I can't find the material I want to use on my ships (I know the stuff since I had some long before). I will attempt to rig them though. She actually has one pair of oars at the moment, tucked beneath the sides, although I'm not sure what good that'd do in a rough sea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garmadon Posted March 14, 2016 Very nice ship and awesome raft, Franco Clarke, that would certainly be one of the most realistic-looking rafts I've ever seen in LEGO form! Great way to show what happened during a relatively uneventful MRCA run! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Genaro Posted March 14, 2016 Given the uneventful voyage, this is a really nice story to show some sort of action taking place. The raft is well done and you did an excellent job making it appear to be wreckage from a larger vessel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Dee Posted March 16, 2016 Good story, and nice job with the different vessels. The raft in particular is splendid. The haphazard collection of pieces must surely have resulted in a terrifying ride. Keep it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franco Clarke Posted March 17, 2016 Thank you all Very nice ship and awesome raft, Franco Clarke, that would certainly be one of the most realistic-looking rafts I've ever seen in LEGO form! I'm honoured Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzy MacFuzz Posted March 17, 2016 This is a fun build and nice story. As others have said, the raft is great, though I'm not sure its seaworthy...maybe just seaworthy enough to save his life! But I have one question; without net, line or spear, how will the fisherman catch any fish? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacob Nion Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) I love that raft! That's exactly what a raft out of shipwreck pieces should look like. Super cool. And that small gunboat is also fun to look at. I love vessels which are small enough that they could have been an official pirate set of the last century. Great colour scheme also. Edited March 17, 2016 by Jacob Nion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capn Frank Posted March 17, 2016 Nice work and nice e story Franco. Is that me on the rowboat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franco Clarke Posted March 18, 2016 Thank you for all your helpful replies. But I have one question; without net, line or spear, how will the fisherman catch any fish? Gosh, I hadn't noticed that when I made this, I shall endeavour to rectify the situation if I use that ship again. Is that me on the rowboat? Probably Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
