Captain Braunsfeld

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Sholmes and Dr. Sonwat are still sitting at Quaker Street 9 ¾ Dr. Sonwat: “And there is something else we need to do.” Sholmes: “Like what?” Dr. Sonwat: “Finding the one who stole the horse race money. The thief with the many masks.” Sholmes: “True. But we haven’t got a clue where he might be now.” There is a knock on the door. Sholmes (shouting): “Come in. The butler has his day off.” A grey-bearded man enters: “Good evening, Gentlemen. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Hallcroft Py. I understand that you are solving strange cases?” Dr. Sonwat: “Yes. Well, most of them.” Sholmes (correcting): “I am of the opinion that the ones we did not solve are still ongoing.” Dr. Sonwat: “Right. So, we have a 100% success rate and some work in progress.” Hallcroft Py: “That is excellent. And I think I need your help, because I might have lost my job and something more.” Sholmes: “Sorry to hear that. Have a seat. Why do you fear that you have lost your job?” Hallcroft Py: “Because I did not show up for it.” Dr. Sonwat: “You have ghosted your job? That is not going to be a thing for the next 400 years! Why did you do that?” Hallcroft Py: “Let me explain. Until recently I was working as an accountant for Timid, Timid & Careless.” Sholmes: “Ah, the accounting company that bankrupted. Dr. Sonwat: “Yes. Apparently Mr. Timid was a bit too reckless with his stock market speculations.” Hallcroft Py: “Quite so. After they had gone out of business, I was looking for a new job, which was difficult in Corrington. Then I applied for Easterhazy, Easterbunny & Santa in Pontelli and was hired. I was supposed to start my job there two weeks ago.” Dr. Sonwat: “What happened then?” Hallcroft Py: “Approximately 10 days before the start of my new job, I got approached by a guy who had spotted my beard. He said that I would just look like a lucky fellow. Apparently, there was a newspaper advertisement out there offering highly-paid work to only grey-bearded male applicants. I was fascinated. So, I applied for the 'Fellowship of the Greybeards' in Pontelli.” Sholmes (yawning): “Fascinating.” Hallcroft Py: “When I arrived at the place where the Fellowship of the Greybeards convene, there were many other guys with grey facial hair waiting outside.“ “Finally, they called me in, and, when they saw me, they immediately stopped the application process, sent everybody else home and told me that I was the perfect Greybeard they had been looking for.” Dr. Sonwat: “Who are ‘they’?” Hallcroft Py: “That is Mr. Beeohasard Elventree and his assistant Liam Jeeves.” Sholmes and Watson exchange glances. Sholmes (awake): “Spelt Liam Jiamh?” Hallcroft Py: “Possibly. I am always confused with that Celtic spelling.” Dr. Sonwat (to himself): “So are they…” Sholmes: “Mr. Hallcroft Py, we are very interested in your case. Consider us hired. And please, go on.” Hallcroft Py: “Then Mr. Elventree spoke” Elventree: “We are acting on behalf of a rich grey-bearded businessman from Pontelli who had on his dying bed decreed in his last will that his company shall only hire grey-bearded men like himself from then on and that it shall be called “Fellowship of the Greybeards”. We would be very happy if you could sign up with us right now.” Hallcroft Py: “I feel a bit overwhelmed. And I have signed a contract with Easterhazy, Easterbunny & Santa.” Elventree (scoffs): “Easterhazy, Easterbunny & Santa? I know them. They can’t be trusted.” Sholmes, Sonwat and Hallcroft Py: “Why?” (to be continued) Link to the next chapter Herlock Sholmes is back! I hope you are as excited as I am

Unless it is as lousy as that terrible large pirate figure...

Congratulations!

@CaptainDarkNStormy has built two fine ships, based on designs by Moc Your Bricks. He has also included some insights about the creation of custom sails for these ships. Check it out in the LEGO Pirates Forum!

What a great and epic journey into space, Jan. I am completely amazed. Figure posing and photography are just perfect!

This set is going to be expensive great! I am also amazed how many comments this single post already has created

Congratulations! Of course, the inclusion of the monkey makes this a perfect MOC for me

From time to time the classic pirate sets receive an update by MOCers. This time @CvS provides us with a fine layout including redcoats, bluecoats, pirates - and a well-armed monkey! Check out his creation in the LEGO Pirate Forum.

A great scene. And your work on that water is fantastic. The waves are really rolling in. And the water gets shallow towards the islands - perfect!

Looks great. Posing, colours, everything

Fine building, good job with the doors!

Fine minifigs!

Your habitats are great. How many do you plan in total?

Great idea for a MOC and, as usual, excellent execution!

Well. my childhood LEGO might be even older. And blue and white have not aged well... I encountered the monkey as part of the 1990s pirate sets and have liked him ever since

Wow, this has really got style. The future has been re-invented!

Thanks. Ron Weasley.... let's see what Bricklink has to offer

I forgot to ask one thing: Hipérion's torso - where is that from?

Fine harbour scene with great minifigs - and a monkey Somebody has put this on the frontpage before I could do it

I can only agree - fine MOC, fine choice for the frontpage!

Excellent building style. Very consistent. More!

That's wise!

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@berninhr has built another fine frigate, sailing through the foamy seas. Check out more pictures of this vessel in the LEGO Pirates Forum