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In lugnet.loc.au, Kerry Raymond writes:
> You could build masts entirely out of 2x2 rounds,
> but you would need a lot more 2x2 rounds than I possess to build all the
> masts that way. You could use 2x2 squares for the lower parts of the mast,
> but the problem would be that they would probably become unstable at mast
> heights, and unlike the 2x2 round, there is no way to reinforce 2x2 squares
> with technic axles. Given that the weight of the spars is all on one side of
> the mast, mast stability is a consideration.
I've done masts with technic beams mounted on end. Side by side for thicker
sections, single beam for thinner ones and bowsprits. My current pirate
ship, the Revenge (captained by one Dread Pirate Roberts), is twin masted
(from two flybos) and has a technic bowsprit.
In the mid-late seventies, I build several pirate ships using the old blue
train tracks for masts.
There's also the USS Constution method to consider (2x plates iirc).
> However, you may be able to use cotton rigging to add stability.
Just like real rigging!
Cheers
Richie Dulin
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In lugnet.loc.au, Richie Dulin writes:
> My current pirate ship, the Revenge (captained by one Dread Pirate Roberts)
Is that THE Dread Pirate Roberts?
Do you have Miracle Max on board as well?
Martin
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In lugnet.loc.au, Martin Scragg writes:
> Is that THE Dread Pirate Roberts?
Well, as much THE as any Dread Pirate Roberts is ;-)
Black legs, black torso, black hands, "Errol Flynn" head, black head skarf
(obviously, this is after he took of the mask).
> Do you have Miracle Max on board as well?
Inconceivable!
Cheers
Richie
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In lugnet.loc.au, Martin Scragg writes:
>
> In lugnet.loc.au, Richie Dulin writes:
> >
> > My current pirate ship, the Revenge
> > (captained by one Dread Pirate Roberts)
>
> Is that THE Dread Pirate Roberts?
I just thought of how to build a "Dread Pirate Roberts"
Lego minifig in real life (if you're willing to do
a minor amount of "artistic re-touching").
First, take a classic "sunglasses" minifig head,
paint small white eyeholes (one on each of the "lenses")
as well as a pointed moustache (in brown).
Then, take an unpainted black torso, and paint
a thin white outline of the shirt's collar,
and then paint the yellow neckline.
Then, after the paint is all dry, assemble the appropriate
other parts (black legs and black head-scarf).
For inspiration, may I provide the following Lego-CAD imagery:
"http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/fwcain/npcs/dread_pirate_roberts.gif"
"http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/fwcain/npcs/dread_pirate_roberts.jpg"
(The next time I do a trade with craigo-lego,
I may have to ask him to do this for me... ;-)
Hope this helps. Please LMKWYT.
Thanks,
Franklin
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