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  1. SilentWolf
    I agree that the brown technic masts are awesome. Though it sure takes a lot more of them then one would expect. This is the entirety of my spare supply. I agree the gunports should open from above but when using these flag style they tended to not cover the whole port. In the future though I am going to work on opening from above. Thank you. I am working my way up to doing my own rigging and cloth sails. I did do some custom work here with a needle and thick thread and it turned out pretty well.
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    Since the Alexander was no longer assembled, I decided to MOC the MRCA in my tiny boat hull. The more I built, the more it resulted in hilarity. I was busy watching a movie while I was building it. I am glad you guys enjoyed it and got a laugh out of it as well. Indeed. The Alexander hasn't even brought in as much as its license in 2 months of MRCA, and I just sent out a much more expensive ship. I hope they stay afloat!
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    Thank you! I was worried originally how to pull the roof off but after messing around with some different arrangements I found this one does the best. I was mostly worried about having a roof that was too smooth rather than the bark like texture of a longhouse. Thank you! I got the idea for the clear smoke from Mpyromaxos' blacksmith build. Glad you appreciate the build. I found out from my research that the longhouses both had the binding branches going vertical or parallel. I went with vertical as it was way easier than going all the way around. I was trying for a beaten down path look but I do agree that the dirt sections ended up too plain. I shall fix that when I make the village. I appreciate that you see it as accurate. I was trying to do my best at portraying it as it was historically built. I am probably a little early with the North American native designs, but I do know them better than I know islands and jungles. (I have been to a lot of history sites and museums in North America.) Bregir, I will definitely have to work on character and item placement in the future. I originally just built the longhouse but then decided it needed some supporting figures and activities. I am glad it turned out as well as I perceived it did.
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    Thank you for clarifying, Fuzzy! That does help a lot. The wolf cub is waiting a few more weeks for arrival if all goes as planned.
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    That is awesome and hilarious. Seeing as you did better then my one ship has for the last two months.... good rowboating! (Is rowboating even a word?)
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    Thanks Bregir. That will be a nice help
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    This is a great fort. I particularly like the white coloring which reminds me of all my early sets. The usage of both Lego and Brockville cannons provides a good realism of what a fort would have.
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    For the backstory read here particularly challenge 2. Sergeant Anthony Bolton and his platoon of militia were busy training the horses on the new ranch into war horses. They were also training themselves to become the first platoon of a company of light dragoons. In addition to those duties, they were tasked with both continuing good relations and establishing trade with the natives. So far things had been going well. On this occasion, Sergeant Bolton and one of his men, John Hollins, have been invited to the longhouse of one of the nearby chiefs. The event was a meeting of the chiefs of several villages to discuss trade and ongoing relations. Showing the wisdom that had earned him this post, Sergeant Bolton brought with him a gift of a sword and an ax for the local chief and as an indication of the goods they were capable of trading for the good of the area. The meeting included a delicious feast of apples, root vegetables and wild game cooked on spits over the fire. The women of the tribe were busy preparing the meal when the Sergeant and Hollins were ushered inside by the guards. The children were busy frolicking about trying to catch the frogs that were just now coming out of hibernation. The weather though warming up was still brisk so a small coal fire was warming the inside of the longhouse where the chiefs and elders were gathered around. Upon entering, Sergeant Bolton was pleased to note that several of the chiefs there had decided the Corrington headgear they had been gifted was the best headgear to wear. Relations were going well with these villages. Hopefully the ones further inland were also amicable toward the Corrington expedition.
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    This is a very nice build. It definitely creates the sense of grandeur that one would expect in a royal court such as we have in Corrington. Long live the Queen!
  10. SilentWolf
    Alexander will sail in the Syndicate Bounty Run. Golden Filly will take Alexander's place in Fire Trader.
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    Glad to hear it! Though what qualifies for the expedition of exploration? Did our exploration for the Challenge 1 and 2 count? Or are they future explorations? Both of my month long ships are up and ready to sail. Golden Filly, 5F El Bellos, 5LA AND my first LDDfor BOBS is up. I definitely need to do more research on customizing the minifigure torsos, but other than that I really liked how this turned out. Since I was sitting in a hospital room for two days, I aimed to do something I couldn't do with the bricks I had at home. Enjoy.
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    For the referenced backstories read here. The Kings Port Advertiser and Ship List may have calmly listed the capture of the war schooner, El Bellos, without emotion. However, the capture of such a fast pirate ship was heralded as a great distinction of the sea superiority of the Corrington Navy. Captain Henry Isaacson of the HMS Mars was invited around to many of the houses of influence in Corrington due to his capture of El Bellos. It was through these dinner invitations that Micah was able to speak with him. Micah was in Belson dealing with the settlement of his late father's estate. He ended up being seated across from the brave Captain. It was here that his nickname, Silent Wolf, became apparent as to its meaning. Normally a quiet man, Micah knew well when to interject himself into a conversation for the good of all present. Like a wolf's howl, his speech always was opportune. In this case, he interrupted the conversation when hearing Captain Isaacson mention that though the ship was captured it would need some repair before it could be sailed for Corrington. Though the crown wanted to do so, it already had several ships in shipyards being repaired and built. Micah interjected that a businessman such as himself might easily be able to get the ship repaired and outfitted before the end of the month. Since the Captain had the audience of those higher in command it was not long before Micah and his company received an offer of one Captain's commission and the honor of first capture if they might outfit this new ship before the end of the month. Micah immediately saw that the funds were delivered to the shipyard that was building his own schooner. He prompted them to haste by a promise of a bonus if both ships were done by the end of the month. Both ships set sail for Arlinsport, and on the 27th of April, 616, they both left the harbor to do a 20 mile maneuver to ensure that the ships, equipment, and crews were ready. George Knight was granted command of the ship and the captaincy bestowed by the crown. He stood upon the deck inspecting soldier and sailor alike. As a former mercenary, he was well versed in the art of war, and he was certain that this ship would sail swiftly and fight bravely for Her Majesty's honor. Fitted with sixteen 9 pounders, the ship was well armed. Two guns were fitted on the stern, while there were 7 on each side stretching the entire length of the ship. The troops were also well trained as was Captain Knight's custom. SAM_7391 SAM_7398 SAM_7397 SAM_7405 SAM_7394
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    To read the backstory go here. One of the first things that Silent Wolf and his partners had done when they originally decided to set forth on an expedition together was commission a brand new ship from the best builder in Belson. Though they did not have the funds to fully pay for the vessel of their choice they did make a down payment with promise that they would pay more soon. After their return and with the secret discovery of gold, they were able to pay the balance of the ship as well as aid the crown in re-outfitting two captured ships. The HMS Whisper was able to sail out of port at the end of March. However, the Schooner they had requested for utmost speed and trading ability, and the war schooner the crown had seized both launched today, the 27th of April, 616. The recently formed Wolf's Equine, Trading, and Expedition Company, or Wolf's Horses for short, was the proud owner of the Golden Filly. The command of the ship on its maiden merchant voyage was granted to Arthur Kellogg. As a businessman and one of the partners, he would oversee all the merchant fleet of the company. Micah sailed with the Golden Filly from Belson back to Arlinsport. There they began equipping her to meet the rest of Corrington's Merchant Fleet. Micah and his fiancee Elizabeth, boarded the Golden Filly with one of the natives the company had brought back to Arlinsport. They then put her out 20 miles and ran a test inspection of the ship making sure all was ready. The soldiers and sailors were indeed ready. They sped over the water at incredible speeds as the company fluttered at the masthead. SAM_7420 SAM_7416 SAM_7415 SAM_7383
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    To read the backstory: click here. According to the April 616 issue of the Kings Port Advertiser and Ships List, the Alexander made it almost halfway through its trade route before a leak forced it to take to port. However, the sailors that were on the Alexander spun quite an elaborate tale of what happened when the leak was discovered. According to the tale, the lookout kept looking during the whole ordeal. The officer in charge of the watch might have been enjoying rum. The good thing was when he finished a bottle, he would toss it to the sailors who were bailing out the ship. Some of the sailors were busy passing buckets up to dump the water back in the ocean. Other sailors were busy with cups and jars tossing the water over their shoulders, and back into the same boat they were standing in. It was fortunate that they even made it back to a port. SAM_7373 SAM_7369
  15. SilentWolf
    Well first off this is impressive! I like the design and the scene and the minifigure placement definitely turned out well. I am still trying to perfect my LDD skills. I haven't figured out how to get the designed torsos yet, but I am working on it. (Ex. soldiers torsos.) You did a great job on this build.
  16. SilentWolf
    I really like this build and story. The giant pineapple was awesome and the scene photography was very good. The chairs are also really cool. Great job!
  17. SilentWolf
    I am OK with it but then again I already voted.
  18. SilentWolf
    This is a good build. I especially love the base and the stilting of the house. Storyline is fun as well. The roofing technique and the spiral staircase are well done also.
  19. SilentWolf
    This is a great build and definitely pots my blacksmith to shame. I particularly like the wall technique.
  20. SilentWolf
    Apparently I missed a lot of builds this month, since I am just now seeing this. I really like the action portrayed, and the posing of the minifigures. The water also turned out really well. I love the one rowboat closeup with the wood designed plates in it. Makes it look realistic. There are a lot of other details that make this scene very awesome. Great job!
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    I saw this but apparently never got around to commenting on it. This is a great build. The action and minifigure placement really makes it look like a real event. You definitely captured the essence of a battle. I am also like the roof and the landscape on this MOC. Great job!
  22. SilentWolf
    Why did Mooreland get cut off the list? Named after the late famous general of the Juniper War. I would vote for Mooreland and Alicentia.
  23. SilentWolf
    I also want to be on all 3. In regard to island names I'm in favor of 4 being called Mooreland or Skarletta and 9 being called Aliceland or some other royal name
  24. SilentWolf
    Thanks Kai for posting the link here.
  25. SilentWolf
    This is a gorgeous structure. It truly reminds me of some of the grand castles of Europe from the age of sail. Great job!
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