Author Archive
Saturday, August 10th, 2013
My Head is Bloody, but Unbowed
A whopping 66 guns and 5,500 bricks for his first large-scale MOC, Eurobricks user Radmond_Barry aka “Rad Draven” brings the forums this truly unconquerable ship of the line. Using spot-on custom rigging and sails, as well as smooth design and modularity, he shows that even with a simple plastic brick, we are the master of our fate, the captain of our soul.
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Posted by Grimmbeard in Ships, Soldiers (Blue Coats) | Comments Off on Ship of the Line INVICTUS by Radmond_Barry
Monday, July 22nd, 2013
Friends, Filipinos, Countrymen…
“Adios, Muchacho!” A small token of history, Eurobricks user ACPin brings the Forums a tragic but important LEGO MOC. Using historical reference, creative design, and innovative parts usage, he reminds us that even though death is a farewell, it is not the end.
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Posted by Grimmbeard in Land Based, Soldiers (Blue Coats), Vignettes, Imperial Armada | Comments Off on Mi Ultimo Adios by ACPin
Monday, July 15th, 2013
Ocean’s Great Neptune
“I am the Sea. Literally.” His second completed ship MOC, yet still not his magnum opus, Eurobricks user mrsniady1 presents the Forums this grand and god-like Redcoat vessel. Using custom machine-sewn sails, a slope-tumblehome technique, two gun decks, and a working capstan, he reminds us who exactly has the powers of the sea in their hands.
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Posted by Grimmbeard in Uncategorized, Ships, Imperial Guards (Red Coats) | Comments Off on R.S. Neptune by mrsniady1
Saturday, July 6th, 2013
Royal Regiment Marches In
“Left, right, left, right.” His second MOC in the Forums, Eurobricks user PaladinPL continues his LEGO tales with this bold yet scurvy pirate creation. Using a classic color scheme, attention to detail, and nice overall design, he “reinforces” the pirate scene for time to come.
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Posted by Grimmbeard in Uncategorized, Pirates, Land Based, Soldiers (Blue Coats) | Comments Off on Port Royal Receives Reinforcements by PaladinPL
Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013
Song of the Sea
“Sing that again, sailor!” His first completed MOC, Eurobricks user Redshanks brings the forums this mellow and harmonious LEGO pirate ship. Inspired by LEGO ship sets #4184 The Black Pearl and #6243 Brickbeard’s Bounty, as well as making use of custom sails, rigging, a rotating winch, and overall fluent design, he keeps the songs of LEGO Pirates flowing through the seas.
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Posted by Grimmbeard in Ships, Pirates | Comments Off on The Sea Chantey by Redshanks
Saturday, June 22nd, 2013
Crib in the Carib’
“Welcome to the crib”. Based a bit on LEGO set #6270 Forbidden Island, but with his own unique attributes and style, Eurobricks user Brig. Brick displays this lively pirate “paradise”. Using creative details, design, and scenery, he shows all of the “monkey business” of the LEGO Pirates crew.
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Posted by Grimmbeard in Pirates, Land Based | Comments Off on Pirate Heaven: Spinoza’s Crib by Brig. Brick
Wednesday, June 5th, 2013
Old and Bold
Age before beauty? It would certainly be fair to say that this is a ship of both. His first attempt at a pirate ship, MOCpages user Hrvoje Majetich brings the forums this magnificent “wooden” craft. Utilizing new and brilliant design, detail, and texture, he reminds us that even the oldies still got their kicks.
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Posted by Grimmbeard in Ships, Pirates | Comments Off on Old Ship by Hrvoje Majetich
Friday, May 31st, 2013
Simply Elegant
Though simply named “An Imperial Ship”, one can see that this is not a simple ship at all. His first LEGO Pirate ship MOC, Forbidden Cove user Purple Wolf creates this sleek and defined Redcoat vessel. Using full custom rigging, a creative rolled-up sail technique, and overall nice part usage, he brings one more ship to the Imperial Fleet.
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Posted by Grimmbeard in Ships, Imperial Guards (Red Coats) | Comments Off on An Imperial Ship by Purple Wolf
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Ahoy, El Capitan!
With the 2009 repeat of the LEGO Redcoat Imperial Guards, and the recent redoing of the classic Bluecoat Imperial Soldier minifigure in series ten, many fans will still wonder “where is the Imperial Armada?”. Eurobricks user Matthias130182 leans in quench fans’ thirsts for the old Spanish soldiers with this bold new MOC. Making use of theme-relevant parts and colors, along with clever techniques, he creates the perfect mixture of old and new to keep the Armada theme alive.
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Posted by Grimmbeard in Ships, Imperial Armada | Comments Off on The new Armada Flagship by Matthias130182
Friday, May 3rd, 2013
A Bounty of Booty!
They say treasure is a pirate’s best friend, so it’s no surprise that this is a ship made of love! Based on LEGO sets 6243 Brickbeard’s Bounty and 10210 Imperial Flagship, Flickr user CimonArt adds to his sculpture series “Little Love Stories” these fantastic bejeweled boats. Using gold, gold, and more gold, he retells the stories of LEGO Pirates to remind us that “Fortune and Love, favor the brave”.
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Posted by Grimmbeard in Ships | Comments Off on Love’s Bounty by CimonArt
