Captain Braunsfeld

Great build - fine comic!

You are siding with Kai. But Hans is just the German version of the name. Johannes = John. Short form of Johannes in German = Hans. I need to stick to how the names are created in this storyline. Sonwat sounds somehow Asian. Hisham is a perfect match in this sense.

Sorry for the confusion I caused. It is a question I have not yet answered myself. I cannot construct the first name for Dr. Sonwat in the way I "invented" the last name. "John" is just too short. "Nohj" won't do. Maybe his second name gives me a chance: Hamish. Hisham? Dr. Hisham J. Sonwat? Squirrels are not an essential part of the storyline. They appear simply because I think they are great!

Great stuff! Must be fun to build this. Welcome to Eurobricks!

We used to have some Harry Potter sets. But they are extremely unpopular with us nowadays

Right. But this way they are missing a classic joke Congrats!

Thanks. You asked for it! Why does nobody comment on Cliff Richard?

Well, in this storyline, if they are not Lords they have to be doctors at least. The goat has been safely stored away now I have test readers for the story. And it tends to work out that people don't see the dog. The more difficult question is: what is the first name of Dr. Sonwat? That's a nice detail So, I assume you went there too.

Dr. Sonwat enters Quaker Street 9 ¾. Dr. Sonwat enters Herlock Sholmes‘ living room: “Ah, I see you have resolved the mystery of the missing goat.” Sholmes: “Yepp.” Dr. Sonwat: “That’s goat.” (Sorry for that bad pun. The author.) Sholmes: “Let’s talk about our other case. I think we need to talk to the other two members of the “Where Rich Men Meet”-Club, a.k.a. “The Crab & Lobster”. Dr. Sonwat: “Which one are we going to visit first? Dr. Thinkslow-Shootwell or Mr. Winterbottom? Sholmes: “Let’s toss a coin.” (Sonwat tosses a coin and it lands on the edge.) Dr. Sonwat: “It’s one of these days…” Sholmes: “And, of course, we should determine first what the two different sides will mean.” Dr. Sonwat: “Ok, it’s heads for the Doctor and tails for the Mister.” Sholmes: “And if the coin lands on the edge again we will go to that club to meet all of them. What kind of coin are you using anyway?” Dr. Sonwat: “It’s a new gwuinee.” Sholmes: “Ah, so it is worth 13 ½ pnence.” Dr. Sonwat: “Precisely. And I’ve got lots of pnence at home that were sawn in two…” (Sonwat tosses the coin and it shows heads. ) Dr. Sonwat: “Heads – so we head for the Doctor.” Sholmes: “The game commences for the usual fees plus expenses.” (Both get up and leave Quaker Street 9 ¾ ) Voice: “Vous Vous Vous.” Dr. Sonwat: “Look who’s coming to see us – the Marquis!” Sholmes: “Good to see you, my friend. I had expected you.” Dr. Sonwat: “How come?” Sholmes: “There is a poker tournament here in the city, starting next week.” The Marquis: (nods) Sholmes: “Do you want me to look out for card cheats? Like when we caught Lesseriarty?” The Marquis: (nods) Sholmes: Ok, will do. Dr. Sonwat: “We are just on our way to … " (to Sholmes) "wait a second, where does Lord Thinkslow-Shootwell actually live?” Sholmes: “He has a mansion on a hill somewhere up Cliff Richard.” Dr. Sonwat: “Atomic!” Sholmes: “Elementary, my dear Sonwat.” Dr. Sonwat: “Right.” (to the Marquis) “So, that’s where we’re going.” Marquis: (nods and leaves) Dr. Sonwat: “Fine chap. So well-mannered. But what is that?” Sholmes: “Looks like our dog to me.” Dr. Sonwat: “How did it appear so suddenly?” Sholmes: “The dog was there the whole time, while we were talking to the Marquis. You look, Sonwat, but you don’t observe.” Dr. Sonwat: “I see.” Sholmes: “No, you don’t. That’s what I was saying.” Dr. Sonwat: “We should call it Ernest.” Sholmes: “Do you mean that in earnest?” Dr. Sonwat: “Maybe. So, where and what is that mansion on a hill exactly?” Sholmes: “South Cothelstone Hall? Not too far from here, actually.” Dr. Sonwat: “And what will we find there?” Sholmes: “This is what I will soon find out!” (to be continued) This episode's hidden song reference: The storyline so far: (The Adventure of the Horse Race Money) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 (you are here) Chapter 7

Fine MOC and story. "as minifigly possible" - that's great

Go for patched. Or ask Jack. Always good to ask the expert

What a great creation. The overall shape is excellent. And you have included a monkey

The next pirate ship that you will want to call your own comes from @Marooned Marin- is a MOCced improvement over the original set. Find more pictures of this excellent creation in the LEGO Pirates Forum.

"The Lobster and Crab", that's what I should have called the club! This series is brought to you by Eslandolean interior designers ltd.

Thanks. You think, that I have?

Who? Who? There are a lot of detectives in this forum Bedankt

We meet the hero again at his home and headquarters. Dr. Sonwat: “Was there a mystery of a lost dog? I mean, who let the dog out?” Sholmes: “The dog has been around ever since Lord Rushinthought came to visit us. It sneaked in with him and has enjoyed sleeping under the table many a time since then.” Dr. Sonwat: “Oh, I never noticed.” Sholmes: “But have a seat. Let’s talk about our current case. What do you think?” Dr. Sonwat: “I think the dog should get a name.” Sholmes: “Right. Dr. Sonwat: “And I think that there must be a link between Lord Rushinthought and Lord Fortescue.” Sholmes: “Precisely. So what shall we do next?” Dr. Sonwat: “Call him Rex.” Sholmes: “I don’t think Lord Rushinthought would appreciate that.” Dr. Sonwat: “Then let’s talk to Rushinthought again.” (they leave) Sholmes: “We would like to clarify a few things about the missing horse race money.” Rushinthought: “Yes, yes. What do you want to know?” Sholmes: “After you had won the money, did you immediately go home?” Rushinthought: “No, no. Of course not.” Dr. Sonwat: “And where did you go?” Rushinthought: “To my club, of course. The “Where Rich Men Meet”-Club", a.k.a. "The Crab and the Lobster". I had to tell the lads about my good fortune." Sholmes: “And whom did you meet at the club?” Rushinthought: ”The usual suspects, so to speak.” Dr. Sonwat: “Which are?” (from left to right) Rushinthought: ”Dr. Thinkslow-Shootwell, Mr. Winterbottom, Lord Fortescue and myself, of course.” Dr. Sonwat: “Could any of them have stolen the horse race money and the diamond?” Sholmes: “This is what I will soon find out!” (to be continued) This episode's hidden song reference: The storyline so far: (The Adventure of the Horse Race Money) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 (you are here) Chapter 6

Fine little story and a clever water effect at the fall.

Fine bunch of troops!

Ok, I got some mirrors on bricklink. Let's see where I will use them. Thanks for the inspiration!

So much modern technology coming to the Brick Seas... Where will this end?

I had not expected to encounter ChatGPT in this forum

Fraunces said it all

Great scene, the picture composition is excellent - also helped by the backgrounds

Very charming, from the sunflowers to the detailed interiors. Excellent!