Kolonialbeamter

And for bringing this relieving bit of information, you shall be rewarded with an extra ration of rum!

Oleon has decided on island #12. Sea Rats go!

Sorry, Mike, if that post sounded a bit rough or something, sure wasn't meant to In fact I think we're all thinking along the same lines here, so I tried to clearify and generalize what you said on the one hand, and what Ska would - supposedly - like to see taken into concideration on the other hand. I sure like your idea of customized ships. Maybe not in a way of building and then offering it for sale on a market, but maybe on a contract base ('Build a ship for me matching the following stats!'), direct to customer. KB haz shipz, if you have coin

I added another picture of the stern to the first post. Thanks to all of you for your continued support and comments, the Colonial Minions also send their regards to you. Done! Just burning through my vacation days. Work pace will be back to normal in March. Plus, I would have preferred not to build that many ships, for I'd like to work on other ideas as well. But it was just necessary, simply because you guys in Eslandola and the Corries even more are pacing ahead, and in Oleon we don't have more than a handfull of MCRA participants... Amen to that! Well, I googled 'Zephyr' for pictures (not the bike ), and the guy is mostly depicted with some sort of 'bag' bringing fruitful riches or whatnot. Well, and there's only so many parts resembling that shape in white. Plus, aren't we sort of Frenchies? No can do, Captain. There will be better Sure thing, on it, two even! And if you go through my previous ships' description (one in particular) you'll find a pretty accurate description of one already. Plus, if you really dig into this info, you can even find out what it will look like Well, if you do digital building to match brick building, changing the colors just doesn't do it. Parts don't come in all colors, so changing the paint job actually requires the ship to be structurally altered. At least this is a rule I tie myself to fanatically (except for the sails, since those would be canvas in real). For example, the lower hull (the white part) couldn't be done in reddish brown, since hinge bricks don't exist in this color. And if I alter the structure, it will differ from the previous MOC. Also, I'd have to invest time. And if time is considered the 'common currency' of both brick building and digital building, then, well it is a new MOC. It's a follow up question then, to evaluate this MOC. Does it deserve to enter this game. But well, the same would be true if I just took a prefab hull and threw some bricks at it, calling it a ship. In both cases our 'Brethren Code' would just not allow us to do so And no, the code is not 'more what you'd call "guidelines" than actual rules'

CD, finally some pics! More drooling material. Looks crazy busy, great job there! My favorite however, is the 'Corrington Centipede'. Might come in handy to deceive rival nations about your intentions to end a war But, I'm not pulling this one in! Definitely! No matter the context, just yes! Right away! Repeatedly!

First, I added another picture of her stern to the original post. Sorry for replying late, but the weekend was rather busy circling around related matters. I thank all of you for your approvals and comments, it's very much appreciated. Thanks, Ska. This might be the case, but as we learn from history, numbers matter most. And in this aspect, one shipyard cannot win wars. Don't worry, it was just me 'burning' my vacation days Now it's back to normal. You, Sir, are correct as always! Now all that we need is more Oleanders to crew those vessels No hiding, just hours and hours... and hours spent in a digital environment. Thanks, Bregir, I'd love to, but my fonds are reserved for a different project. In the far future, that is. Ah, the master of naval advice! Much appreciated, Kurigan. I'd love to see one, too. In the (far) future I'll lay my hands on something build in this technique, promise! So it's kind of in my own interest to see this work. So far all real test build structures have worked out. CD, old salty sea dog! Thanks a bunch! And excellent interpretation of IFS

Yes, this is excellent! Both in idea and execution! Love it And thanks for choosing Breshaun for your investment, His Majesty is very pleased with his loyal subject.

Sorry for replying so late, was a lot to do these past days. Now, this is a fine looking house, well build, nicely matching the New-Oleon Orleans style. I like the techniques you used for the roof and the walls very much, let alone the frames of door and windows Also, nice touch applying the color of the trade ships. Sorry, though, for choosing such dull ones. Keep it up!

Absolutely fabulous! Tremendous fun Great forced perspective, I really like the clouds, neat ship. And I adore your stories, especially the 'meta' elements. More, please!

Approved, for she looks mighty fast, and you've incorporated Eslandola's Green-and-Gold so well. Is this a space for a rowboat behind the helm?

Poor fellow, wonder what happened to him.

Good house, nice colonial feeling it transmits. May the family live there long and prosper! I approve

This is an extremely accurate looking log cabin, it sure has this pioneer feel. Proper housing on a newly settled island. Also really like your stories. Although a 'Red' city, may Quinnsville flourish! Definitely approved

Nice house, love the roof and the guy's taste for art. However a window would work well, and/or some 'irregularities' in the walls. Apart from that great build. Oh, and the robber is such a cliché

Awwwwhhh, this build is so... sweet. Lovely, and the 'Captain Sweet Tooth' seems totally happy with raiding the crops. Great job!

Mysterious strangers from the Far... East? Shouldn't it be West? Anyways, good introduction, love to see more 'foreign' influences. Oh, and welcome to BoBS!

Interesting design features and a good integration of colors. Those Corries must be furious that you Greens came up with the Red Cross Approved

Great job, love it! Approved

If this was a spa, I'd come over right away. Great job, KB likey muchey. Here, take this , it's dangerous to go alone!

Wow, sure looks terrifying, I hope no Oleander Captain will have to face her in the MCRA. An extraordinary design, these wings work very well. Some say she spits fire Agreed on the classification. Keep it up!

Good job for a basically 15 year old vessel At that age I wouldn't have figured out where to place the hull on a ship. I think, however, by today's standards she could use a bit more refinement. Plus, one volley and she'll roll over. Better space out the guns more next time, a 4 studs spacing for minifig scale ships has been a standard on ye olde pirate forum. And the 'box' is something making her look more like a lego ship than a true ship. Not that this is bad per se, and I don't want to sound harsh, but since this is also a place to improve ones building skills, better try integrating the cabin into the hull a bit more. Though I think if you had the proper time, you would definitely do better So sorry for keeping you busy with questions And for all: The Ship Index can always offer some inspiration on what can be done. Good job, nonetheless

Yes, it can, but only a few are 'interactive', and they are painful to handle.

Nice build, clean and well colored, well detailed, plus a good to read story. Looking forward for more. 'Nacho, Nacho Man, I wanna be a Nacho Man' KB out

Herbal remedies, eh? I see what you did there By any chance, is Phred the forager supplying your business? Good one!

Well done ship, especially fond of the cabin, nice technique. Not going to add to the sail plan commenting for reasons of lacking qualification, but it surely looks good! Hey, if you churn this out in a day, I'm looking forward to what you come up with over time. And yes, speed boating building is fun. Rigging, however, is not, and whoever begs to differ, shall walk the plank! Keep it up, LS!