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In lugnet.pirates, Steve Bliss writes:
> I think I already know the answer to these questions, but I'm hoping I'm
> wrong:
>
> It seems like the pirate-ship masts go together only one way: base-mast,
> octagonal "crow's nest" platform, then the upper-mast. Is there any other
> useful way to put these pieces together?
>
> Also (or more to the point), is there any way to vary the height of the
> masts, other than building taller/shorter bases for the masts to stand on?
>
> Steve
Hmmm, there's a mast base, a thick lower section with a built-in base, a medium
section, a skinny top section, and a "technic" section (the Armada Flagship
uses this). I haven't really experimented with trying to get a precise size.
I tend to mount them on an upper or lower deck or a specific base as
appropriate. The limiting item on combinations has been the desired sail more
than anything. As to what works with what - that should take only a few
minutes of experimentation to cover all possiblities.
Bruce
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On Fri, 8 Oct 1999 17:10:39 GMT, "Bruce Schlickbernd"
<corsair@schlickbernd.org> wrote:
> Hmmm, there's a mast base, a thick lower section with a built-in base, a medium
> section, a skinny top section, and a "technic" section (the Armada Flagship
> uses this). I haven't really experimented with trying to get a precise size.
> I tend to mount them on an upper or lower deck or a specific base as
> appropriate. The limiting item on combinations has been the desired sail more
> than anything. As to what works with what - that should take only a few
> minutes of experimentation to cover all possiblities.
Maybe I haven't seen all the pieces then. The only ships I've got are the
6289 Red Beard's Runner, 6250 Cross-Bone Clipper, and the 6493 Flying Time
Vessel (well, it's got a hull and a mast).
6289 has the 4x4 plate/mast base, the large mast section, the skinny top
section, and the 'technic' bowsprit.
6250 only has the 4x4 plate/mast base and the skinny top section
6493 has the 4x4 plate/mast base and the large mast section, I think.
So it appears there's at least one mast-piece I haven't seen yet.
Steve
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In lugnet.pirates, Steve Bliss writes:
> On Fri, 8 Oct 1999 17:10:39 GMT, "Bruce Schlickbernd"
> <corsair@schlickbernd.org> wrote:
>
> > Hmmm, there's a mast base, a thick lower section with a built-in base, a medium
> > section, a skinny top section, and a "technic" section (the Armada Flagship
> > uses this). I haven't really experimented with trying to get a precise size.
> > I tend to mount them on an upper or lower deck or a specific base as
> > appropriate. The limiting item on combinations has been the desired sail more
> > than anything. As to what works with what - that should take only a few
> > minutes of experimentation to cover all possiblities.
>
> Maybe I haven't seen all the pieces then. The only ships I've got are the
> 6289 Red Beard's Runner, 6250 Cross-Bone Clipper, and the 6493 Flying Time
> Vessel (well, it's got a hull and a mast).
>
> 6289 has the 4x4 plate/mast base, the large mast section, the skinny top
> section, and the 'technic' bowsprit.
>
> 6250 only has the 4x4 plate/mast base and the skinny top section
>
> 6493 has the 4x4 plate/mast base and the large mast section, I think.
>
> So it appears there's at least one mast-piece I haven't seen yet.
>
> Steve
There is a mast base that is 9 bricks tall. It comes in the two largest ships
(Black Seas Barracuda, Skull Eye Schooner) and the Carribean Clipper. You also
get one in the set #6270 Forbidden Island. With it, your masts (3 pieces) can
extend to about 15 inches. There's a black column that you can find in the set
6097 "Night Lords Castle" that you can add to the base section and it will give
you a mast of app. 19 inches long (4 pieces). It looks fairly well that way.
I haven't used it like that but I'm thinking about it. You could possible use
the column piece in place of the taller base piece. It's a lot easier to get.
I'm sure there are other possibilities. Good luck!
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