Spud The Viking

Thank you, Fraunces! I'm glad to hear, I try to pick up more techniques and add more detail! Thank you! Thank you!! The Scottish vibe was definitely what I was going for! Yes! I had taken note of the technique somewhere and forgot it was 4 1/3 studs high. That makes more sense, thanks! I agree, plus the windows would have been too tall for the build.

The bricks don't interfere, they sit behind. Let me know how you get on! Thank you for your kind words! Thank you!

No worries! Here is a very quick setup of the windows. Thanks! Thank you! And yes, I also like larger photos to zoom in on other people's work!

Great mix of SNOT and terrain here. Romantic or not, I support the farmer against this vandalism and unsuitable courting!

Thank you! Good reminder, I'll edit the spoiler tag to have the Flickr link!

Joshua Farm and Tea Plantation, a large plantation:

Large Plantation in Spudkirk. (Farmhouse: 68x68; Tea Plantation: 50x50. Total = 7214 studs) This is Joshua Farm, the family home of Commander Graham Joshua. His family moved out of Corrington when other landlords began raising rents. Here in Spudkirk, there is no fear of rents or bickering politicians, the family live in relative peace atop the plateau of the settlement. The main house it built of thick stone, similar to their previous farmhouse back in the motherland. The temperatures are warmer, and the soil more fertile. The Joshua family lead a prosperous and content life. The farm used to grow only subsistence crops for the settlement, but with the settlement of Wullham relatively close, there is plenty of food coming through the bustling harbour in Spudkirk. Looking for an alternative, the Joshua family came into contact with a group of foreigners. Even though they speak the language, these fellows are rather quiet but offered the family a large quantity of tea plants. Now, the Joshua family are upright and moral, but when such a commercial opportunity arises - it is often better to ask fewer questions, and get down to shaking hands! So, these foreign men agreed to grow tea on the farm, they insisted on doing it themselves to ensure secrecy of the plant. Their pay is high and they take a portion of the income from selling the tea, but it has been very lucrative for the Joshua family. Who knows, maybe tea will be a staple good of Spudkirk in the future? One of the daughters of the family having tea and biscuits with a cavalry soldier from the Spudkirk barracks. The water boils in a kettle over the fire, and a fine tea set was brought to enjoy this cuppa. He is a fine fellow, but he takes his tea too milky, which is a clear sign of weakness of character and heart - he is a cavalry man after all, so it is to be expected. One of the workers carrying water through the fields of tea.

This being said, I am half tempted to start another TC, to trade goods which have not yet been monopolised as yet

Hey! Don't steal my ideas of starting my own Trading Company!! *Begins planting poppy fields in Spudkirk*

Reminds me of the British claiming the title the Honourable East India Company (all the while brutally exploiting natives and pushing narcotics in to illegal markets ). But I'm sure the WTC is telling the truth, what reason do I have to mistrust their claims??

I wouldn't worry, it's perfectly fine as is.

Another chance to comment on the excellence of the vessel. A very fine ship indeed! I'd hate to meet her broadside in battle, good job Lord Spud is more of an army man!

I really like the style and simplicity of the moc, it looks fantastic!

As others have said, a very nice build! I commend you for the angled features - they turned put so well! One nit-pick (and it is very minor) is the small gap under the main roof, which can be hard to cover up sometimes (speaking from experience)

Thanks! I have a quick edit of a pic on my Flickr but I guess I forgot to post it here Thank you Mesabi!

Thank you!! The mixel joints at the front really helped with the 'sleek-ness' Thanks! I am grateful for the Front Page status! Thank you! Hah, there were. But I'm glad to continue the reputation!

Going through the properties on the Spudkirk settlement page I realised I hadn't seen this one. Very nice micro, I like the representation of it being on a cliff-side!

Stunning work

Thanks! Thank you for the kind words @Bregir! There are minifigures on board, I just took the photos from a lower angle to show the shape, now I realise you can't see the deck very well I appreciate all the feedback you've given, as I'm still a novice when it comes to shipbuilding!

Thank you guys!

Nice build! I like the path going through the grass

Really nice build, great texturing! That is one steep climb haha

Task 2 - Oaken Shield - Build 2

Dear Rear-Admiral Fletcher, With the conflict still ongoing, Her Majesty requires quality ships more than ever, and I am burdened to assist the country's cause. I have taken it upon myself to finance and construct a schooner as per the requirements of Her Majesty's Admiralty. You will find HMS Forbearance is a ten-gun schooner with raked masts. She may seem bulky, but this is to ensure greater defence and stowing of troops or cargo. I shall leave the specifics of her classification into the qualified hands of the Admiralty. Godspeed, Lord Spud This was a project I began early last year and left untouched for many months. Now, before my last semester begins, I found the motivation to finish her.

Phew, thought it was just me and my country-bumpkin internet