Captain Braunsfeld

Hi, I am Captain Cookie and this is my Pirate Training Program. Once again the classroom was filled with illustrious pupils: "So, what is the usual penalty for not having prepared the homework? Anyone? Jack?" Jack Merker: "The whip?" "Naaa, not the whip. We are talking about forgotton homework, not an offence against an officer. Tristan?" Tristan Rimbaud: "Keelhauling?" "Of course not, what if the dog has eaten the homework, would you keelhaul a puppy-dog? Nobody? Ok, then I'll tell ya. The standard penalty for forgetting pirate homework is: you walk the plank." "So, I guess everyone has done their homework?" The classroom was full of nods and silently whispered "yes, sir"s... Previous Lesson

Really perfect, a dream come true! Respect for also managing that unicorn figurehead

Hi, I am Captain Cookie and this is my Pirate Training Program. There has been some debate about the previous lesson, so we are going to recap why it is not such a good idea to go for too big guns: But let's move on, we have a lot more to cover this year. Our next topic is: What are the ideal companions for a pirate? Sometimes you might make a weird choice here: ... or you end up with your usual gang of drinking buddies: Sometimes you are joined by pirate comrades: ... and sometimes there might be too much monkey business: And you may not forget that pirates are quite fashionable with the ladies... But the correct solution is, of course: A parrot is the pirate's perfect companion! I have one question for you guys: Can you tell me, which pirates are currently attending this training course? (with pictures!) It is obvious that Nordau and Whiffo are attending, but who else? Previous Lesson Next Lesson

Thank you. I don't know why these guys are grinning, but checkout lesson 4 to see how this will work out What do your pirates look like? Thanks a lot. I am curious to see your bomb ketch!

Good MOD!

Well it is good that you are attending the lessons now. Never to late to improve! That is an advanced topic! I did some attempt at bomb ketches some seven years ago: .. Go for it! I want to see it, although - as mentioned above - this is a topic for advanced practitioners.

Goal achieved Bedankt, meneer! Well, someone was definitely asleep in the last row. Could it have been Nordau? Not sure. We will come to monkeys in a later lesson. Ok, you and Bart have sorted that one out already.

Next to the treasure chest, in gold!

I have to add some praise: The pier is really good, I think I will copy that approach. Looks marvellous. (I was coming back here to show the scene to my wife, who is a huge fan of Captain Jack's arrival in Port Royal. Then I noticed some more details!)

Hi, I am Captain Cookie and this is my Pirate Training Program. Today we are heading for lesson four: Cannons. Again there are many pitfalls that need to be avoided. This, for instance, is field artillery. Stay away from these guys and their guns. Proper cannons for pirates are available in different sizes: But you will need more than just one man to operate your cannons. A decent approach for a pirate ship will look something like this: And again, there is the danger that your crew and your cannons are too small: Neat, but no so effective, though the bear can be a fierce opponent in hand-to-hand cobat. So you might want to go for something bigger. But beware: Do not get yourselves entangled in the much-feared "size matters" discussion! So, seriously: Do not try this at home or on your ship! And now the homework for the next lesson: How many different sorts of parrots exist and which of them make a good companion for a pirate of decency? Arrr. Previous Lesson Next Lesson

Lovely. Yes these angled buildings are complicated, but look great when finished. Pls. share your building instructions. The roof .... And, I guess, you have again photoshopped your greencoats

Hi, I am Captain Cookie and this is my Pirate Training Program. I hope that everyone has done their homework. Now, onto lesson three: The sails of the ship and your pirate logo. As part of your marketing activities you may want to have your pirate logo on the sails of the foremast. But be careful: You need to select the right logo. "Peace & Love" may not be in line with your overall activities. You may choose something more piraty: The eyes are alway very important! You might get that wrong. Also, be conservative in your choice of colours. This will probably do: Yohoho! This sums up today's lesson. Whiffo? Have you been listening? What did I just say? And what is that under your table? A bottle of rum? That is confiscated! Go away now! Previous Lesson Next Lesson

Excellent creation!

Quite nice. No monkey though. But there is a dragon!

Epic!

Fine build and excellent palm trees. I was going to protest about the monkey in the cage but then I realized that there is much space between the bars. So I understand, that is the monkey's look-out.

Arrr

Thanks. Let's see what Captain Cookie has in store for us. Well, the "Cookie's Delight" has apparently something like 20 cannons and some carronades ... and just a crew of 5-6 (plus monkey). That's a good crew for a raft but not for a large ship.

yes, of course: good luck!

I am a bit late to praise this but I like the scene a lot. Great idea to have the parrots whispering to each other.

The new banner is excellent.

I know I am very very late here, but there are some guys that would like to participate: Alberto da Pontelli, George da Pontelli and Colonel Brickinson (in the background) And this guy is also fond of festivities: Captain Cookie. Apparently also a fan of lobsters. (no surname known)

I completely missed this one. Sorry for bumping this topic, but I have to express my admiration for this wintery masterpiece!

I have to join in with the feedback chorus: what a beautiful MOC!

Really beautiful MOC and - as intended - for some unknown reason Captain Whiffo's arrival does not remind me of Pirates of the Carribean at all...