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Hi William, I'm working on an Imperial coastal fortress at the moment, so when I finish you can see what techniques I've used. I've used BURPs, but they are disguised enough that I think they are unobtrusive. Mine isn't really an island, but it is (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.pirates)
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Well, if you guys are interested in buying them, I guess I'll sell off a bunch of them. I checked Bricklink and the average price for a new 6247 Bounty Boat is $13.75 (the range is $12.50-$15.00). I'll sell these for $10 each plus shipping. I think (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) <snip> (...) View my proud imperial army! (URL) in their own landing ship. Yes, I would be interested in buying them- but I Could only afford 5 at most, and not now. Bricklink them! -JHK (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.pirates)
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Since the now planned re-release of the BSB, I have decided to build a pirate island. But, I have no idea how to make a large pirate island(by this I mean a none-CRAPP one-an island made of bricks). Is there any site to which i could go that has (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.pirates)
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Its very very sad that you didnt know that.How could you forget that you had $500 dollars worth of lego? But if your interested in selling, id be interested in about 20 or so of them (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) If you decide to sell them, I'd be interested in at least 50 or 60 John (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Maybe I can be interested in buying a large lot of part #2551 "Boat Row Boat 5 x 14 x 2", so I myself can model the pontoon bridge MOC I suggested a few days ago in this newsgroup. (See: (URL) ) I'm thinking of 30 pieces, so I can make 15 (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.pirates)
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I'm always on the lookout for more soldiers. If you are entertaining ideas of selling them off in large lots, let me know. Bruce (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.pirates)
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I'm off to see the wizard.... I'm, on the verge of leaving to catch my flight (probably a little early, but I'd always rather be early than late). I am bringing (and it's amazing all of this fits into one large box, one large duffel, and my carry-on (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) It was stuck in the back of the garage for all these years. (...) I think about 288 more soldiers. (...) Yeah, I've found all sorts of stuff I didn't know I had like this. But really, 144 sets is a lot to find. (...) Well, I suppose I could (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Fair enough. And if you're not a purist, you can make some nice sails from paper or cloth too. (...) Much better! I must say I like your anchor, too. Nicely done. Cheers Richie (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) True... but I don't even have any small boat sails, so I have to make do. :-/ (...) <snip> (...) *Ahem* Okay: (URL) :-) -JHK (whose subscribing to lugnet.pirate!) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) No idea, but I have used them for cannon ports and windows. You could probably ask similar questions for practicly any large Lego piece. Maybe their just their for decoration? -JHK (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) In both early models of ships, the cannons are placed at the same level of the holes; these might have been initially planned for that (bow cannon ports), given the difference in height of the bow piece when compared to the hull sections (ie, (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.pirates)
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Ahoy, Both types of hull bow pieces have roughly 2x2 opeings in them.... what are they for? I originally thought they were either cannon ports or openings for anchors, but the official LEGO models I've seen use them for neither. It is possible, (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) True, but when you're using canvas sails for the big ships, the contrast looks a little odd... And besides, judging from the pics: (...) masthead level than there is at sail level. ;-) (...) I'm always looking forward to new ships pics! Cheers (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Ya know, you don't need canvas sails for rowboat sails: (URL) were deep links. Here's the (as of posting unmoderated) folder: (URL) not as good looking, but it works- and is easy too mass-produce. Oh, and you can count the ship behind the boat (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) You can cut the link to get more pictures: (URL) would be interesting bridge, but I don't have enough boats of the same color! :( In regards to the harbor patrol, howabout it with: (URL) could even make a deal to save if you buy both... -JHK (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Hello Frank, I've found another more close-up and detailled picture of the pontoon "Queen Emma" bridge in Willemstad, Curaçao. On this picture you can clearly see the small boat-shaped pontoons that carry this bridge. I believe that a surplus (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Haven't you thought about building a floating bridge ? Like the "Queen Emma Bridge" in Willemstad on the island of Curaçao. Scoll down 3 pictures on this page to see an image of it: (URL) this brirdseye view (click on the button "Curaçao" in (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.pirates)
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