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(...) All I know is, if I'm facing that many troops, I'm bringing my AT-TE!!! :D (22 years ago, 19-Apr-03, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) This is why their Lordships granted 'Friendly' 18-pounder Carronades. Not that I plan on testing the theory... : ) (...) Working on it! Wait, did you say British sloop? : ) Kenneth Tam Brickley's Cove (URL) (22 years ago, 19-Apr-03, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) But one doesn't count those smaller guns ;-) (...) Well spotted! There are some nine pounders that can be run out in the captain's cabin, but some poop deck stern chasers would be nice as well. The view from the poop deck (let alone the (...) (22 years ago, 19-Apr-03, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) It makes the stock Black Seas Barracuda look a bit underpowered... (...) Indeed. I owe my direct inspiration to the HMS Agamemnon out of Port Block, though. (And I still remain uncomfortable not be able to accomodate the entire crew in the (...) (22 years ago, 19-Apr-03, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) One bow, one stern, six centre sections and 90 inverse 2x2 slopes (and 12 1x3 inverse slopes to anchor the stays!). (...) Two RBR's is an excellent base for a ship (my Eponine II was built on such a base) and you have a few useful parts left (...) (22 years ago, 19-Apr-03, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Yes. The British Ambassador has been given a personal tour, and I think he'll be recommending that the soon to arrive British sloop-of-war is doing nothing but diplomacy... (...) Thank you. Fourteen cannon lined up side by side on the gun deck (...) (22 years ago, 19-Apr-03, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Thanks! And yes, below decks pics will be forthcoming. I just need an appropriately sunny day and some time. (...) Cheers Richie Dulin (22 years ago, 19-Apr-03, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Thanks! The sails are a lot of work, but I am very pleased with the results. (...) It is distinctively frigate-like. It protects the helm (with the mizzen at his back), and also brings the helm - along with the captain, presumably - closer to (...) (22 years ago, 19-Apr-03, to lugnet.pirates)
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The fog has gone to my head – how about some *deeper* links!: Embarkation: (URL) Royals: (URL) we are! Beware, foes – we may not know how to use Brickshelf, but simple point-and-shoot tasks are no trouble at all... : ) Kenneth Tam Brickley's Cove (...) (22 years ago, 19-Apr-03, to lugnet.pirates)
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Good day, all. With new French threats apparantly on the prowl in the Pacific (this means Misérable, Mr. Dulin), Captain Carstairs of the Brickley's Cove squadron (such as it is) decided it an opportune time to strike at a privateer base at St. (...) (22 years ago, 19-Apr-03, to lugnet.pirates)
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