Marooned Marin

Hi, and welcome aboard Echos_Myron, I'm happy to hear that my old tutorial is still of use. As for your question, perhaps you could find something useful here:

Fantastic design, in every detail, I love it!

I like it. Thank you @huguberhart for sharing the studio file with us, that was kind of you and it gave me an opportunity to study the build from the inside out and come out with my own feelings about the overall build, and I like it. The effort is clearly visible and it shows all the way from the nice curvature, to the smart cannon and rudder mechanism. Indeed, the mechanism comes with the price of the interior, but most of us builders are aware of all trade-offs of our craft, it's a gamble which some are willing to take, but it should not be looked at as a flaw, in this particular case, the execution was admirable, just look at how nicely those gun ports open. It's a daunting task to build yet another Pearl, and live to tell the tale, when there are so many inspiring designs out there to be cross-referenced with, not to mention the real ship from the movies. And yet the design team succeeded to make something new and unique, something different from all other Pearls which sailed over the years through this forum, and that is why I like it. It's original in its own way. I give it solid 7/10, to elaborate briefly, price is too high, the name of the set is a spectacular miss, and lastly I'm not huge fan of rubber rigging. Out those three, actually only rubber rigging is design related, and who knows, maybe they wanted to use classic rigging like it the past but were overruled by upper management. The price and the name, and all the blame, should be laid at someone else's door. Unrelated to this design, I received many love here and elsewhere from the community for my stab at the Pearl, and I feel honored, happy and humbled to be referenced in the discussion, so special words of thanks for you reading this, you motivate me continually to try and do better with each new design.

If this was added to the forum banner, I would think it was a official set - it's that good and you've nailed it. Monkey, shark or a parrot and chest full of old coins would add that final touch, but that has nothing to do with the ship itself which is excellent.

@SpacePolice89 I'm fairly certain we have the same guy. Just yesterday I received replica sails for the Clipper, Trading post, and POBB (tattered sails version), from @custombrickstim , also known as Tim Begovic who hails from Austria. I'm in the process of restoring Imperial Trading post and Clipper back to full glory. Below is the comparison image of original Clipper sails, which are still miraculously alive after some 35 years, and new replica sails. Yes, the material is much softer in new replica sails, but this can be easily adjusted with use of some tough hair lacquer (don't buy the cheapest one). Anyone in need of replica sails, capes or stickers or anything custom for that matter, can contact Tim via email: tim@begovic.co, or via Instagram account: @custombrickstim where you can see some of his skilfully crafted magic.

What a beauty! So much details and use of vibrant colours makes this ship stand above pretty much everything I've seen in the last year, or more. Photography is great and I agree with all deviations in design you both made, it's much more interesting than original, awesome work!

I have found time patience to finish up Instructions, which are now are available on Rebrickable for anyone interested in this set. Now, I can finally move on to the next project, very likely a new ship LINK to Rebrickable

This is pretty cool! Great texture, I love it.

I have to say this is simply stunning. So many things going on, and motorized parts add extra layer of cool. I love the beach on the back, with poor Jack running for his life from pack of Islanders, and I especially love big Kahuka statue 🗿 Well done!

Thanks @Jack Sassy I hope your mighty ship is coming along. Any chance you will have it finished soon?

This is funny coincidence

6236 King Kahuka, also known as Indigo Chief's Throne, was released in 1994., and here is the modern redesign of the same, made and submitted for the LEGO Twist of Nostalgia challenge. DESCRIPTION Like the original, it's a tiny island with a throne but with the modern twist which includes a sacred treasure that has been hidden for generations. Rumor has it that the King has filled the caves throughout his realm with similar chests, all protected by a powerful voodoo magic against pirates and Imperial soldiers alike. To roam his realm, or simply go fishing in the clear blue waters around his island, Kahuka has at his disposal a stylish outrigger canoe (already seen on Tapu Island) Total parts: 250 - this was the challenge limit, do more with less, much like what we had with the Classic-Pirates Mini category for the last two years. INSPIRED BY "Unlike the lead figures from the Soldier and Guard factions, who tended to stick to the relative safety of higher-priced sets, the King was included in most of the Islander sets, including his own tiny 6263 King Kahuka. Kahuka was one of the few Pirates characters, along with Ironhook, Red Beard, and Broadside, to have his name featured in a set." This informative piece of writing comes from A Guide to the Pirates Mini-figures - Part IV, written and published by @Mister Phes and @TalonCard. This is a must read for anyone sailing this forum. Click here learn more - LINK 360° ANIMATION

Your your fantastic talent can be matched only by your persistence not to never give up! Congratulations @BrickPerfection

So much pirate/naval history is embedded in your hometown, it's great to see it put into your creative use. Any chance you could somehow arrange with Charleston officials to have this diorama permanently displayed somewhere in the city?

Great job for making the list of all Pirate related builds. I've missed some when I scrolled through all 300 designs.