Vedauwoo Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) Saga of the Sea Rats, Volume 1: Piraat Rhys in Bastion Previous: The Dainty Sload Bar and Grill Next: |~+=@&@=+~|~+=@&@=+~|~+=@&@=+~| Log Entry 31 Mai 616 Bastion, Nest of Thieves Capt. Rhys Flaidd DeTaillefer Some weeks ago, we welcomed a graduate of Master Kurosawa's school to Bastion, one Yves Truffault, originally of Olean... Truffault Aviary on Flickr He brought with him a love for birds and unique talents in training a local variety of dove to carry messages... Perch on Flickr His little friends carry messages to and from various ships in the fleet and trade ports, where other Master Birdsmen ply the same trade. Yves Truffault prepares a courier on Flickr It provides enormously informative information, as the bird can fly nearly 7 times the speed of our fastest ships... Inside view of birdhouse... on Flickr With each message received, he meticulously updates his maps and charts, using a tool called a "Pantograph" to precisely copy markings between maps.... Pantograph on map table on Flickr This often requires referencing various books of charts and using tools for timing and sighting the birds.... References and tools on Flickr Keeping birds is a full time job, requiring Yves to take on many other tasks....such as carpentry.... Aviary - Roof repair on Flickr He's obviously doing a good job, as the birds seem quite happy in their roost... Birds pondering their next job..... on Flickr Bastion is full of enterprising folks these days.....this young "Trapper" hopes to start a "pet shop," whatever that is.... Little trapper on Flickr She should do well, as this island is full of fuzzy little critters.... Catching pets on Flickr Bonus shots: Another view of the Pantograph Work table on Flickr Rear view: Aviary - rear view on Flickr =========================================== Thanks for visiting! Edited June 2, 2016 by Vedauwoo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted June 1, 2016 Great stuff. At first I thought it was a prison, but this is much better. Excellent details. I really love the pantograph! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted June 1, 2016 Wonderful build, its easy to see the purpose of the building. And the desk with maps and books is a great touch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusV Posted June 1, 2016 Great build, amazing amount of birds! Nice detail with the chart-table Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted June 1, 2016 Call P.E.T.A.!!!!! Very well thought build and beautifully executed! Aren't those birdies soooo sweet?!?!?!?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vedauwoo Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) Great stuff. At first I thought it was a prison, but this is much better. Excellent details. I really love the pantograph! Wonderful build, its easy to see the purpose of the building. And the desk with maps and books is a great touch Great build, amazing amount of birds! Nice detail with the chart-table Call P.E.T.A.!!!!! Very well thought build and beautifully executed! Aren't those birdies soooo sweet?!?!?!?! Thanks so much all! Had quite a "birdie windfall" in a LUG support recently....these are only about a third of all that I have...lol Hrmmmmmm......a new Sea Rats invasion force perhaps.... Edited June 4, 2016 by Vedauwoo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaiju Posted June 4, 2016 That's a third of your birds? Wow. And that aviary looks quite creatively put together. Good work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
