Captain Braunsfeld

Why so small? That was the constraint given for the challenge = minimal piece count. Detail = barrels: there is a barrel in the scene. Stack of paper = yes, there could be a few more. Is it allowed to re-do the entries? Then I could add more papers. My main problem was that I had spent two days searching for my Steve-minifigure. I was so sure that I had one from "the old days". But I did not find him Nice comment. Thanks. Well, the main point for me is the story And I need to correct the second picture.

Steve was a happy merchant until that fatefull day when he arrived in Port Royal - and met the local colonial officer: Colonial Officer: Good day, Sir. May I have your name, please. Steve: My name is Steve. Colonial Officer: That rhymes with my sister's name. How funny. Steve: What's her name? Colonial Officer: Niamh. So I put down your name in this form: Stiamh. Steve: Oh, that is wrong. It is spelt with an "e". Colonial Officer: No, it is not. Since when do you spell Niamh with an "e"? Don't be ridiculous. Steve: I don't care how you spell Neave, but my name is S-T-E-V-E. Colonial Officer: That is a long name. I thought you said your name was Stiamh? Steve: Yes, yes, Steve. Colonial Officer: Then this is settled. Stiamh. And why are you here in Port Royal, Mr. Stiamh? Steve: (sighs) On business. I am a merchant. Colonial Officer: Mer-chant? Is that somebody who sings? Let me take a look, I have a list of all possible professions here. (browses through list) Farmer ... Fisherman ... Manservant ... Mermaid. I am sorry, there is no Merchant. Steve: But there must be. There are many like me. Colonial Officer: Are you sure you did not get the name wrong? I mean, you were not so good at spelling .... Maybe you are a mermaid? Steve: No, I got it right. But you got it all wrong! Colonial Officer: Are you threatening an officer of the crown? I shall have you arrested! And then Steve turned and fled. This was the beginning of his transition from merchant to pirate. This is my entry for the "small" category. Piece count: 37 pieces + 2 minifigures + 2 animals And I have redone the photos when I had finally found my Steve.

A fine creation, well-fitted for our frontpage. Congratulations! But, as Scooter would ask: How much is the fish?

 Vulcanically steamed fish seems to be the latest addiction for fish-hungry pirates. But be careful not to hurt yourself on the samurai-sword-built ladder. And also do not lean too deep into the vulcano. You will find more pictures of this fine and funny creation by @MontyMatte in the LEGO Pirates Forum!

Great ship. I would have put it on the frontpage - but there it is already

I like that rain effect very much - congratulations!

Have you ever wondered how to depict heavy rainfall in your MOCs? Well @Keymonusjust might have the inspiration for you that you need. Check out story and more pictures in the LEGO Pirates Forum!

Excellent work, congratulations!

Isn't this wonderful? @lmcpicture certainly knows how to create the perfect sloop. There are many more pictures of this fine creation in the LEGO Pirates Forum!

Fine story, fine builds. "Colourful chicken"

A very clever MOC. Water work is really good.

Congratulations!

We're spending most our lives pining for this pirate paradise, created by @MarcoMak. This looks just great with all the working lights, etc. - take a look at the many pictures in the LEGO Pirates Forum!

I like this very much. Great colours, great design! Congratulations!

This fine galleon, created by @Third Navigator, displays a great level of craftsmanship. And it looks good! Find more pictures in the LEGO Pirates Forum!

it is an honour to tell you that this creation of yours has been Congrats!

@Sebeus I has created a fine pirate sloop with excellent sails & rigging. Find more pictures in the LEGO Pirates Forum!

(I thought I had frontpaged this earlier ... ) What I meant to say: Congratulations!

Every pirate's nightmare: Being attacked by a giant seamonster. And this is just what you get with @Bricksbypidy's "Kraken Attackin'". Take a deeper look in the LEGO Pirates Forum!

Congratulations

Where do pirates dine? Must be a restaurant on a raft, right? @SevenDeadlyStreamers just has the right build to go along with that idea: Sea Rat's Scullery. Find more pictures and the story behind them in the LEGO Pirates Forum!

Congratulations! (I like the colours and the minifigs)

Here is a colourful Spanish town, created by @Guido Piroddi Lots of things are happening in this town - you will find more pictures in the LEGO Pirates Forum!

Congratulations!

@Dreamweb presents us with a huge pirate ship called "Kiss of Death". There are more pictures of this fine creation in the LEGO Pirates Forum!