Piratedave84

Good sir, how do you know those scummy Witchbreed don;t know each other .... are you privy to some information we don't know .... Do YOU know who is scummy? Highly suspicious that you would make such a statement ...

Of all the seas I have sailed, of all the ports i've been to, of all the creatures I have encoutered, I have NEVER seen anything as ugly as this witchbreed! We will need to be very carefull and watch each other's backs. Did anyone notice if the Withcbreed talked to anyone prior to being summoned by Lord Wolverton?

Just got into port, Pirelly Dabito is ready to play!

The intention is to have a starter model that is much more elaborate than for previous builds which will comprise the rocks and elevations. I am also kind of partial to the classic color scheme and would like to build following a more classic style but the builders will ultimately decide which style to adopt. As far as wether we are building an imperial fort or a pirate fort, I think we'll be building an imperial fort featuring pirates, when I think fort, I think imperial soldiers, in my mind a "pirate fort" is something in the lines of the classic 6263 Imperial Oupost or 6276 Eldorado Fortress @ skipper - those are perfect examples of what we're going for! ... With more cannons though!!

I don;t think we should build water though, it's going to take away bricks from the build. Once completed though, if there is a need to add some as a "setting" then we could add water to make it "peeeerty"

Well, if we look at the 2010 pirate line and look at the Soldier's fort, it is made in a sort of modular way and would be easy to expand. The fort does not need to be gigantic either, it could very well turn out to be a fair sized fort buzzing with activity and populated by over 100 minifigs ...

Thanks for hosting this Mafia School!!!! I would be VERYYYY (pretty please) interested in joining this round of Mafia School! I have never played but followed Cirque du Freak! Oh .. and yes I can log on EB every day

Thanks everybody for the interest!!! we're off to a good start!!!! ONe thing I wanted to raise with participants was the following: Should we build in the classic-pirate style with a yellow, white and red color scheme or should we go with a more "realistic" approach with "brick"/rocks walls.. Thoughts?

I really enjoy LDD as a design tool to help me visualize ideas and possible connections. I fear that with the end of Lego Universe, the Univers mode will be removed. Having only access to a limited amount of pieces in a limited number of colors in the "regular" LDD is un-attractive to me. I hope that they keep the Universe mode unlocked/available. I find myslef to be kind of bummed out by this news but also eager to see what TLG implies by revision ... what does the future hold .... Pirate

*Reserved*

Welcome to Eurobricks' Fourth LDD Relay Community Build! We will this time around tackle one of TLG’s most popular theme and my personal favorite … PIRATES!!!! Eurobricks' Fourth LDD RCB will, by popular vote, be Pirate-themed and we are building a fort. A total of sixteen(16) builders will contribute additions to the build of up to 300 bricks (one of the most requested feature for future RCBs was to have more bricks allowed) to complete this model; a further 4 builders will be considered as replacements should a builder drop out. Rules and Guidelines: Portions of these rules were borrowed from those of previous LDD RCB, written by ADHO15 and further developed by Brickdoctor. Even though this seems like a bunch of boring rules, this is intended to be a serious build, so do read them over before signing up. Requirements: • This RCB will be built using LDD 4.1.8 and Extended Mode. If you have not unlocked it and/or have not downloaded the 4.1.8 patch, please do so and ensure it to works properly prior to signing up. (should an update to LDD be done as the build progresses, we will then transistion to the updated version) • You must have a Brickshelf account and know how to use it. • By the end of the build, the model will contain nearly 5,000 pieces. If you think that your computer will be unable to handle such a large model, please do not sign up. Building Regulations: • Each person can add up to 300 bricks. Use the brick counter to ensure you don't use too many bricks, otherwise portions of your addition will be deleted. • The general rule is that you can't alter bricks placed by a previous builder. However, if absolutely necessary in order to place some vital structural elements, you are allowed to move max ten of of previous builders bricks. This allowance is not to be used to add decorations or other trivial elements. • Use only bricks in colors that have been manufactured at some time by TLG. Use BrickLink for reference. One exception: Because classic pirates uses brown, grey and dark grey whereas the new pirates lines used reddish brown and both bley color, we will stick to the NEW color scheme. • Avoid 'floating' of bricks, except in special cases where friction would hold the piece in place in real life. While it is okay to have corners and spaces between buildings, please keep the whole model attached. If you need more space, add in a baseplate. • As a general guideline please avoid use of BPPs, BURPs, and <insert that tiresome argument> pieces. Brick-built solutions usually have a more refined look to them. • Please try to stay within the intended theme. You might think of adding a sea portion and building a giant SHIP, but the focus of this build is the fort itself. E.g. You can add a dock and ship to the scene, as long as the primary model remains the fort itslef. • Factions of this build should be limited to Pirates/Imperial soldiers. Make sure you use relevant torso’s, headgear and faces. Bare in mind that LDD does not feature the imperial torso and pirates decoration so use your imagination. • This is meant to be a peaceful scene. Do not build in attacks by other factions or disasters. The build should represent a typical day in an 18th century fort. • You are not allowed to set the RCB on fire. (or other similar inappropriate additions, and, of course, you may use fire where appropriate, such as torches) I reserve the right to remove anything that is inappropriate for the model. • Just so our model doesn't end up looking half-finished, if you are one of the later builders, try not to start anything that can't be easily completed by the next builder. • Provided that they do not violate one of the above Building Regulations, any design decisions are up to you. Just try to keep it looking polished and representative of a fort; armoury, barracks, powder magazine, blacksmith, stables and obviously CANNONS!!!! Guidelines for discussion of the RCB: • It's sounds obvious, but to borrow KimT's line, stay on target! • Do not ask when it will be your turn. I'll PM you when it is, so if you haven't been PMed saying it's your turn, it isn't your turn. • If you do not get chosen to build, do not use this topic to complain about it to everyone. I'll try to be fair when I choose the participants, and if you want to discuss the participant selection, PM me instead. What to do on Your Turn: • You will receive a PM from myself notifying you when it is your turn and containing the latest version of the model. While the model will be available for download to anyone after the completion of each turn, please do not begin work on your portion before I have sent you the PM, otherwise you might lose your work and/or things could get messy. • Download the file I sent you and add your bricks. Make sure you follow the Building Regulations. You have three days to complete and send in your model. If you do not or cannot finish in time, you will be replaced by a reserve participant. • The file I sent you will be named "RCB4 - Turn(turn number)". Rename the file using the appropriate Turn Number, upload it to your Brickshelf account (tutorial to that effect here), and PM a link back to me. I've read and agree to all the rules and regulations- how do I sign up? Simple. Drop me (Piratedave84) a PM saying that you want to participate and agree to the rules and regulations. If you have a preference as to when you take your turn, also include your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices for turn numbers. I cannot guarantee any particular turn. I will try to get you one of your top three choices, but understand that I can't make any promises. Also remember that I cannot be on EB 24/7 to close signups after the 16th entry, so even if you've PMed me, you are not guaranteed a spot on the roster until I send you a PM of confirmation. I will, however, choose an additional four builders for the list of reserves. There is a limit of 16 builders, and the final decision on who to include is up to the host. (me) I will try to select an good balance of both RCB veterans and newcomers. Like the previous RCBS, sign-ups are not on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sign-ups will remain open until Friday, November 18th [/b. (or until 16 builders have signed up, if such has not occurred by the end of the week-long period) Turns: NOTE : Thumbnail leads to high definition picture, builder name links to LDD(.lxf) file 00 - Starter Model 01 - Canticleer Blues (Started fort base, added cannon) 02 - Bart (added a Jetty & built a small watch tower with canon) 03 - KingoftheZempk (started a second tower on the other rock) - Builder added that the "brown thing" is a bird's nest! 04 - The Legonater (Started library/office and armoury/powder storage) 05 - Skipper (Finished second tower and converted it to a light house with a crane) 06 - Masked Builder (Started building the walls surrounding the main fort) 07 - Darkdragon (Added Library and mess area) 08 - Callmepieordie (Started building center building, finished armory and added a GINORMOUS cannon) 09 - Bricksandparts (Added onto center building; converted it into a captain's quarters "or something like that"said the builder!.) 10 - BasOne (Started gate and gatehouse, built dock and crane for the bigger ships.) 11 - Lalror (Added small pirate ship, added a few more cannons and finished the guard rail around the main house.) 12 - Alasdair Ryan (Added 2 small boats, Small dock,internal wall with steps up to next level and detail around the main dock ) 13 - prateek (Added tower to central building, built up inner wall) 14 - Bricksandparts (Started building a prison at the back of the model) 15 - Brickdoctor (Built up walls, covered main stairs to walls, and added small cannon) 16 - Piratedave84 (Polished the model, finished railings, added roof to prison) Bonus turn! - 17 Picture- Superkalle (Polished the model, finished railings, added roof to prison)

Good morning fellow Eurobricks users!!!!! I was inspired to build a Classic Space logo out of bricks from our last LDD Relay community build. Our amazing host, Brickdoctor had a brick-built logo in his signature and on the banner for the project. I consequently designed mine in LDD using Legohaulic's sphere instructions, then ordered the parts from Bricklink and built it yesterday; here it is, Enjoy! Front view Front view, in another light Side view Back view, with the support (a jumper, an "L" bracket, a 2x2 plate and a 2x2 tile) visible Other side You may have noticed I used this piece to hang the shuttle, at the time I ordered there were only 3 available in red on Bricklink and they were $$$$ (new is 2.50ca). P.S When I get back home, I'll link the .LXF file for anyone who might want it!!! Pirate

WOW we did good!!!!! The finsished model is reall nice!!! I think it was interesting to sse how one's idea became someone else's inspiration to build (i.e. defence-turret-turned-landing-pad). Great work everybody, see you in RCB 4!!! Hopefully a pirate-themed RCB4 that is!!!! Pirate

Actually I debated for a while so as to wether I should close it or not, then decided to start finishing the launch pad ... then wnet back to the command centre. I intially had it rigged with a "play feature" with hinges and all, but it turned out to be way too time consuming to line up everything. Oh and the antena/dish is meant to be ridiculously disproportionate, I was honestly trying to make is as big as possible!!!!

Please note that the thing on top is a RADAR DISH, not some planet-destroying-laser turret-turned into a launch pad. Thank you for your understanding! Pirate Edit: DOH!!! I had not seen you actually had put it was a dish on the first post ... I was busy writting a pun!!!

So I just finished my turn and I have to say .... WOW The work that was done on this model is excellent!!! The whole build really captures that "classic space" look, Personally I thought not engouh "old gray" was used as most the classic space sets I own are grey and yellow, not blue. Still, excellent work, we're almost done!!! P.S - Am I right, did I read somewhere that the next planned/intended RCB would be a pirate themed one? Pirate

I dealt with TLG's customer service on 6 occasions (3 missing pieces, 1 crumpled sticker sheet and 2 misprint) and have always received excellent customer service. I work in a government call centre which is rated highly amongst world class (international) call centres for the quality of it's customer service. I like to think I have a good idea of what good customer service is. In my book LEGO is the embodiement of excellent customer service; the reps are apologetic, understanding, willing to help and are always attentive to the caller\customer's needs. Kudos to TLG for having such a high level of profesionalism amongst it's reps and striving to maintain total customer satisfaction! Pirate

sounds like a game of "Guess Who" LOL!!!!

Hello!! Have you tried brickset? They have a database of sets (including a minifig browser. You could also usebricklink hope it helps!!!

This is really nice. The build style and car model remind me of my childhlood's transformers. It truly captures the 1980's style of transformers. Also if you ran out of upload space, try deeplinking your pics. See here for details on how to proceed!!! nice MOC!!! Pirate

Juliet Kembitskey - Save the rum! - 1 point Cameron Tattersall - Jack: "THIS is what happens when you run out of rum!" - 2 points It HAS to be about the rum ... just has to be!!!

I totally agree, this game offers such a great potential for MOCing!!!!! YES!!!! that would be amazing, and quite simple to do!!!!! The MOC is great, the airlock is really true to the original model and the guards are really well made!!! Pirate

I remember reading either here or on Brothers Brick about reddish brown having a lor of tints or shades (I tried and find the article or post but cannot for the life of me). In the article or post in question, someone had stacked 7 or 8 1 x 6's and there were all quite different tones. I myself got 2000+ inverted 2x2 slopes in reddish brown and the color variation is not as bad but there are still nuances. Pirate

Excellent work Calabar. Brickdoctor, will we be able to count on Aanchir for color and accuracy this time around? Pirate

Here we go!!! Round II (for me at least!), I am so eager to see what you all will come up with!!!! # 16, sweet I get to work with/around others great creations!!!! OK now get building!!!! Pirate