Port Retribution

[Sebeus I]

[pid][/pid] 249C

During the third Tournament of Retribution I built a small port to serve as decor for the redcoat/bluecoat skirmish.

I however forgot to post this MOC before I demolished it .

Fortunatly I retrieved many pictures including some taken by other people.

I also improved the lighting in the pictures using photoshop so they appear less dark.

Some pictures were taken during the ToRIII, others during BrickMania Wetteren, where the port was integrated in a pirate layout.

This is probably my favourite picture;

"So this guy walks into a bar..."

Actually it's a redcoat walking into a bluecoat bar

My bluecoat sigfigy is preparing for the final battle which will eventually result in victory for the bluecoats.

I really should work on my full hull ship sometime soon...

Whenever I didn't have enough parts I made it look as if it was on purpose by making the minifigures perform "repairs".

I never cared much about hysterical historical accuracy, especially on events, where there are many kids visiting I simply like to show off a cool diorama with many funny details.

(note the artist on the left painting the windows).

Look it's a taxi boat

The Elizabeth lies in port, this ship never gets much attention on events...

You know, many of us pirate builders like more merchant stuff but I think the truth is that these aren't just very popular with the crowd,

a battleship is just more spectacular.

That Tower in the background looks nice, doesn't it?

Not part of my port unfortunatly , it's Nicks'.

Hmm, looks a lot more impressive with that big fortress in the background.

So, I hope you like it, it's a rather classic building style I have to say, you may be used to something more refined .

[Admiral Blockbeard]

I personally love it. Classic to me is a refinement in itself. The rest of the displays compliment it very well.

It is a shame that the Elizabeth doesn't get more attention it is a very nice ship! I like the Stern windows.

The yellow lantern I have seen on your brickshelf before... what set did it come in? Is it Lego?

AB

[Bob De Quatre]

Really nice Classic Pirates layout!

But why is Santa Clauss fighting with the red coats??

[Ridge Montante]

Wow, this is really cool. The first picture really has a classic feel to it. It looks like it could have been a poster from one of the early 90's sets.

[Sebeus I]

The yellow lantern I have seen on your brickshelf before... what set did it come in? Is it Lego?

It's definitely lego, I'm quite the purist, the only exception I make are sails and rigging .

I got the part in a small promotional adventurers set but I think it originally was a fabuland part.

It's not very practical to use on a ship though because of the handle.

Really nice Classic Pirates layout!

But why is Santa Clauss fighting with the red coats??

That's not Santa Clauss, it's Kurigan,

bet...eh...Santa Clauss is around as well

If you look closely you can see him in this picture, a wee bit to the right of the blue striped sail.

During the TOR the Bluecoats had a strict policy, everyone wearing red was considered a potential threat .

I found a picture where Santa is being arrested;

Edited April 7, 2014 by Sebeus I

[Captain Braunsfeld]

Hey, this is kind of "retro", isn't it?

But that doesn't mean it is bad - quite the opposite. These redcoats and bluecoats got me into the pirate theme!

Great stuff. Thanks for posting!

[Kolonialbeamter]

I love it! Classic feeling, funny scenes, a pitty it was so short lived. I agree, could have been an official Pirates' poster from the early 90's, or part of an Idea Book diorama.

Thank you for sharing this classic beauty!

Regards

[PlzStopImScared]

I love it! The old school look is very nice. I like all the humor and action going on

too.

Edited April 7, 2014 by PlzStopImScared

[synbiote]

Like !

[Mister Phes]

During the third Tournament of Retribution I built a small port to serve as decor for the redcoat/bluecoat skirmish. I however forgot to post this MOC before I demolished it .

Sheeeeeesh! How could you forget to post something like this? It's one of the most bustling sea port MOCs I've seen in a long time! Not to mention quite large...

[Ben King]

Looks Great! Your classic style is very unique and I think it looks great I believe I spotted a certain pumpkin-headed redcoat in there... Very clever of you to put in your partially finished ship in a shipyard.