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Re: Help!
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lugnet.pirates
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Mon, 16 Apr 2001 03:48:28 GMT
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In lugnet.pirates, Steve Wooster writes:
> In lugnet.pirates, Rob Drechsel writes:
> > Hi All! I'm in a situation where I can obtain several pirate hulls for very
> > cheap -or- free. In addition to the hulls and masts, what parts are really
> > important to the ships? Please give me your opnions.
> >
> > Rob
> > robo2705@hotmail.com
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>
> Rob:
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> I would suggest you take a look at brickshelf.com, and check out the
> instructions for all the pirate, etc. ships that are there. Many parts you
> might need/want will be shown, as well as how they are incorporated into the
> final products as designed by TLG. (Not to say you cant come up with other
> parts that would fit your own ideas/MOCs, though, but this will give you a good
> start.)
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> Here's a quick list I'd be looking for...
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> Masts, sails, and mast bases.
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> Spars - 1x4,6,8,10 black plates; 1x2,1x4 plates with 90 degree rod extension
> (for attaching spar to mast); 1x4 plate with round knob (for attaching sail to
> spar); 1x2,1x6,1x8 plates with fingers, for angled fore and aft spars. The
> instructions will show you how these can be made.
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> Helm wheels, cannons, anchors, rigging pieces, black 8L(?) rods like those used
> for windsurfer masts are nice to have.
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> Half arches are good for extending the deck out over the stern.
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> Arched or square windows, with mesh screen.
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> I like 1x1 cones stacked for the uprights of railings, and the 4 pronged to 1
> prong piece (like that used for palm trees) for lanterns.
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> Again, best bet is to browse the instructions, and see what parts are used. You
> may already have some from other sets that you can "press" into duty aboard
> your ships.
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> (In a pinch, 1x2 inverted slopes can also be used to make a hull mid-section
> extension.)
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> Good luck.
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> Just my .02 Lupins,
> Steve
> --skw@io.com
> --ranger@tri-lakesonline.net
Why didn't I think of browsing the intructions! I need to do that, thanks
alot for that list!
Rob
robo2705@hotmail.com
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