Posted August 6, 20159 yr This is my first Pirates MOC, it was built for a competition at the Norwegian LUG Brikkelauget. The dreaded washing tub pirates are raiding the fort while they are loading their valuables into the treasury. Captain "Black tooth" Gonzalez and his washing tub pirates in full on attack mode! Many claim that the only reason he uses washing tubs is that he can't afford a proper ship, although he has repeatedly stated he prefers washing tubs for strategic and tactical reasons. As usual, the merchant Carl (nicknamed Carl the coward by the locals), hides in one of his barrels. Marcel the Monkey quickly climbs up to cut down the treasure being lifted into the fort. "Quick draw" Carl puts up a fight on the roof. One of the pirates is caught off guard when one of the local working girls for once doesn't sell herself cheap... Check out the pictures in full resolution on Flickr: https://www.flickr.c...4564@N06/2Fy4N8 Edited August 8, 20159 yr by LegoFjotten
August 6, 20159 yr Very nice MOC with many great details. I particularly like the guy hiding in the barrel.
August 6, 20159 yr "Pillage the Village," anyone? This is an excellent action scene. The fort looks great in those colors, and the dark brown tile roof is lovely. The tavern also looks nice with those arched windows, balcony and flat roof. The dock area is interesting at that angle and the volume of treasure is appropriate. The large half-barrels look good, but as watercraft the pirates have forgotten they lack room for treasure... All the different minifigs look great in those poses; the woman fish-slapping the pirate is hilarious and the monkey is into it as well. The action may just be starting but it's well done. I'm guessing the redcoats, being highly-trained and disciplined, will beat the pirates back and string them all from the crane in one big noose before locking the gold safely away. Good work!
August 6, 20159 yr Niceeeee! And even nicer of your LUG to make one such contest during summertime :) Indeed the frightened man hiding in the barrel is the shining star there!
August 6, 20159 yr Sooo fine! Great great great! Classic and modern at the same time. With a fine design and a lot of fun (go, monkey, go!)
August 6, 20159 yr I also like the guy hiding in the barrel. The MOC is great, good details and funny.
August 6, 20159 yr Author Thank you for all your nice comments, glad you liked it! I've added the other pictures and full story to the first post.
August 6, 20159 yr Beautiful. Would be a great official set. Not too fancy or showy, but simply pretty :)
August 8, 20159 yr REALLY good :) I love all the details and the scene. I'm tempted to build something bigger pirate style too :)
August 9, 20159 yr I'm impressed with your detailed creation and story. Where is the ship which brought the treasures?
August 9, 20159 yr Author I'm impressed with your detailed creation and story. Where is the ship which brought the treasures? There was a size limit of 32x32 (or equivalent) for the competition, so no space for a ship unfortunately. Just imagine it is anchored out of view. :D
August 10, 20159 yr This would make an excellent retail set. I second what Cpt. Braunsfeld said about the great mixture of classic and modern pirates. Minifig scenes are great!
August 11, 20159 yr Such a beautifully vibrant scene! It's builds like this that make the Pirate theme what it is Wonderful use of color, and so much minifig activity I featured this on my website: link
August 12, 20159 yr PtV, PtV, PtV! Creations like this made me fall in love with this forum in the first place. Marvelous! Great and fun idea, very well executed, and so full of detail and slapstick. Loving it! Did it win you something at that competition? Best regards, KB
August 12, 20159 yr Absolutely stunning build! The fort is fantastic, and I love that dock! Excellent palm trees and minifig posing too
August 13, 20159 yr Author Thank's again for all your nice comments! Did it win you something at that competition? The deadline isn't until sunday, and it will probably take a week or two before the results are in. Will just have to wait and see...
August 14, 20159 yr Very nice work! The details look great, as do the angles you set the buildings at.
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