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  1. Captain Dee
    Beautiful! Good use of color throughout! One of my favorite Lego lighthouses. The rocks and base are good too.
  2. Captain Dee
    Kai, you've become very good at these smaller, simpler builds and that in itself is challenging. The landscape by itself doesn't really show any forced perspective but the inclusion of the wagons definitely does. Their designs are very good, particularly the first and second, which are superb. I wouldn't mind seeing a little vegetation but that's a minor concern. I really like the base without the figs or wagons - the terrain just looks great. You could use that for lots of things. Overall this is very good. Keep it up!
  3. Captain Dee
    Phred - yes, of course. I shouldn't have asked that here. To stay on topic I could add that I've made numerous BL purchases of components that will be useful for a variety of 18th century projects as well -some pirate-related, some not.
  4. Captain Dee
    Rivers of blood have become quite common lately...This definitely conveys darkness and the macabre. Good use of sharply contrasting colors. The temple, while somewhat simple, is imposing. Using the blue knight was a good idea to grab the viewer's attention. This type of project isn't exactly my cup of tea but good job nonetheless.
  5. Captain Dee
    That's one massive army! The footmen (infantry) is impressive but those mounted knights are mind-boggling! Someone is going to have an epic battle with all those...
  6. Captain Dee
    Now THAT is one wicked-looking beast. Good use of color and the shaping of the head and body in particular are excellent.
  7. Captain Dee
    Wow. That combination of colors against that backdrop really stands out. The architecture is very unusual - and very good! I must echo the thought that the rounding of the tower is clever. The well is pretty basic but looks neat and clean. I really like the vegetation - both the trees and the climbing plants. And of course the minifig posing is well done.
  8. Captain Dee
    Gary, I am astonished by your generosity but ultimately I must refuse. First of all, I'm new here. I just joined up a few weeks ago. I've posted several replies but no material of my own. I really think you should give free tickets to someone more deserving than me. Secondly, I'm almost certain I can't make it fit my schedule anyway. That's what I meant in my previous post. Your offer is a very friendly gesture but I would rather you pick someone else. As for the subject matter - I'm anxious to see your next work! Keep it up!
  9. Captain Dee
    Wow. I've never liked the striped sails but going blue really improved the look in my opinion. It's amazing what colors can do for a ship. Not much else to say considering that it's a basic MOD. You have a serious collection of ships!
  10. Captain Dee
    Actually, Phred, several of the pirate-specific parts (especially the minifigs) won't be used for my main project. I have other ideas for those components. Due to the scope of the main project I won't be posting anything for several months at least. It contains several different builds which are connected with a common theme. I suppose I could post some WIP images but I really want to keep the subject matter secret until it's finished. Besides the Lego components there is a significant text (part history, part tutorial, and part creative interpretation of historic events). Because I'm addressing this to you specifically, could you tell me whether it should be posted in the MOC forum or the general forum? There will be a significant number of builds but all the text has me a bit confused as to where it should be posted. Anyway, in the meantime perhaps I can post a few small pirate-specific builds I've been tinkering with...
  11. Captain Dee
    That's an arresting color scheme to say the least. The overall design is pretty solid and looks good among the standard sets. The figurehead/prow looks absolutely menacing. To my eyes the crew looks almost too polished for the ship but that's all a matter of opinion. Nice use of the grey hull as well.
  12. Captain Dee
    She looks so much better modified for use in the Pirates theme. It's definitely unique when put up against the official theme ships. I didn't like the sail plan of the actual set but in this form I don't think it's bad. You have a nice crew and the armament is impressive even if the standard cannon is a bit large. Keep it up!
  13. Captain Dee
    This is a beautiful scene with or without a lot of tan components. A little variety never hurt. Each building is unique and you've done a good job mixing colors and architectural elements. The staircase is a nice touch and looks wide enough to accomodate more than one minifig which is rare for some reason. The decorated elephant is great and the rest of the posing looks very good as well. This is a good action scene without a lot of destruction which would be a shame with all those lovely buildings. Oh, and I must commend you for the climbing plant and for placing those flowers in the windows!
  14. Captain Dee
    If I may I would like to revisit this subject. Since posting my first reply the photography issue has been turning over in my mind and I just had to come back. The second paragraph clearly says "one quiet evening" and the first image depicts this perfectly. The buildings are almost glowing, as if the sun is just about to dip below the horizon. The second and third pic look flatter but the fourth is again lit very warmly. The questionable image - second to last - looks very natural to me. The building on the left is brilliantly lit but notice that the horizontal surfaces are shaded. This is only possible when the sun is either rising or setting. The muted colors in the rest of the scene just look normally shaded due to the fact that the "sun" is shining in from behind them on the right. Whether intentional or accidental, I think it matches the "quiet evening" description much better than even, consistent lighting could ever do.
  15. Captain Dee
    These are relatively minor modifications but the effect isn't so minor. Indeed she does look better, even if the standard set design is a little cartoonish. I suspect we're going to see an enormous number of MODed Brick Bountys just like with Brickbeard's Bounty.
  16. Captain Dee
    Unfortunately Photobucket (as a hosting site) and my mobile phone don't get along, so my viewing experience is somewhat limited. You have a good start on both vessels; lengthening the hull was a good idea. As shown the first (full-rigged) looks just like a stretched version of the standard set. Building up the hull and enclosing the deck would really transform the look; likewise I suggest adding a third sail to the mainmast at least. I realize doing any of those things will be difficult using only the parts from TBB, and ultimately you have to decide whether you want something that looks like the official set or something more realistic. The good news is the possibilities are almost unlimited. Again, this is a good start. Experiment a little and see what you can come up with.
  17. Captain Dee
    Artwork, plain and simple. Astonishing. Beautiful. Lovely!
  18. Captain Dee
    Those are some of the most realistic Lego tree leaves I have ever seen. The trunk is very good, too, and the other vegetation is excellent. The cottage is beautiful, especially the chimney and roof. This is one if those projects that is so detailed it qualifies as art. Just lovely!
  19. Captain Dee
    The road is very nice and I, too, like it in these colors. The mostly upside-down tree is very good as well, providing a good source of color and a large detailed item to the landscape. The minifig posing is likewise good. Overall this is a nice little scene.
  20. Captain Dee
    The base is very nice and the road is refreshingly unique. The red leaves provide a lovely contrast to the tan and grey. The minifig posing looks intense, like a ferociou struggle - perfectly portrayed in my opinion. And of course the subject matter is clever. Makes me hungry for cherries... Very nice overall.
  21. Captain Dee
    Interesting concept - though, in reality, charcoal from wood was used to smelt iron for centuries before coal was widely used. The story is nice and while the photos follow closely, a little more detailing on the base would really liven this up. I just assumed the water had something to do with the mine so it doesn't look strange to me. Overall this is a neat little scene.
  22. Captain Dee
    Don't close the book yet - we aren't finished! Farming doesn't get a lot of attention in the Lego universe, and being a farmer myself (dairy, 125 cows) I'm naturally drawn to agricultural projects. This is a very lovely scene. I like the different trees, the pond and cattails, the dirt road, horse-drawn cart, scarecrow, farmyard and of course the house itself. The birdhouse in the tree, mushrooms and toadstools, and the man picking apples from the ladder are nice details as well. The grass looks rather thin - perhaps the cow has been grazing it? (In the past it was common for livestock to graze around houses and other buildings.) Again, very good presentation. Keep it up!
  23. Captain Dee
    Light...it's simply amazing what effects can do. Very good job at enlivening those sets. Keep it up!
  24. Captain Dee
    Matthias is absolutely correct. If you want a guarantee that everything matches B&P is your best bet. Get them while we can!
  25. Captain Dee
    Well, there's been a decent conversation here after all. Should I be eating my (tricorne) hat about now?
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