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Welp, here she is! Background: The Scalawag started as an attempt to get effective hull curves on a smaller frame, and I think I've nailed it. Originally, I had 1x6x3 1/3 (part 6060) arches for the front, but those weren't available for the BDP, but using round plates and tiles worked out. Some of my favorite pirate ships have been smaller form: the original Imperial Guard Flagship (6271), the Renegade Runner (6268), the Armada Flagship (6280). This was an attempt to make a ship that fused those with the smaller ship type from the IGTP and Eldorado. I also wanted a ship that could populate some of the harbors we have (Eldorado, Tortuga, and Barracuda Bay). Essentially, I wanted to "add" masts/sails to those ports. So the ship needed to be small enough to dock there without overwhelming the port. Speaking of Barracuda Bay, I wanted a sloop that can interact with the harbor. Not everyone could get 2 copies of it. One extra note: this ship should easily fit the gaff/jib PoBB sail if you want to go all cloth. And those are the easiest sails to leave out of the bay anyway. I tried to keep the overall aesthetic in line with TLC. I didn't want it to look like a crazy moc next to PoBB or Eldorado. Rudder is controllable from a tiller up top. Note the gentle upward slope of the stern. I don't think it's illegal, it was approved after all! The build is solid and stable, through and through. It should be playable, though the cannons can be a little weak. There will be stickers to add patches to the hammock piece. And yes a figure can sleep in the hammock with the stern deck in place! How would a pirate decorate his sleeping quarters? I don't think this one will be approved, but it's worth a shot! Here's a back-up incase the other is too racy! The build is pretty stable. I'm waiting on a bricklink order to confirm that the stays support the mast well enough, but the mast design was based on Lego's 3 in 1 Viking Ship, so the theory is sound. The curved hull is sturdy enough to allow figures to connect to it; it isn't overly fragile. Let me know what you think! And please vote here:
