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Re: HMS Scimitar sets sail!
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lugnet.pirates
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Wed, 8 Oct 2003 19:27:55 GMT
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In lugnet.pirates, Richie Dulin wrote:
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In lugnet.pirates, Stephen Rowe wrote:
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well, its been ahwile since i last posted, but i was finally able to get
pictures of my newest ship. introducing: her majesty’s light frigate
Scimitar.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=59005
post-mod of course!
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And it’s now moderated. This ship looks very nice!
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thank you!
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The sails are great! I typically furl the lower sails, to keep the deck
clear. The heavy canvas holds its shape nicely, too.
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yeah, it works pretty well, but due to the weave, wants to come apart at the
edges if you are not careful!
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anyway, i decided to try a different color scheme, and
was particularly happy with the results. plus, the colors are more picture
friendly than the black of my other ships.
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I’ve thought about using grey, but had decided it would look too stone like.
You’ve proved me wrong: the grey looks great, and it works well with the blue
gun port lids and trim.
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i was also worried about it being to blaah looking, but i decided if i just used
a strip of grey down the side, it wouldnt be overwhelmingly grey, and with
enough accent pieces, it helps to break up the color. i was also seriously
considering using dark green as my accent instead of blue. still may investigate
to see if i can get all the green parts i need, because i want to try it.
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And yes, grey is much more photogenic than black.
You’ve captured the stern magnificently!
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thank you! it was not easy, and it involved some creative methods. as you can
see, the windows are not actually connected to the other legos, but wedged in
there just so. however, i think it worked out well!
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so, the fates
conspired to make everything work out correctly for me on this ship, and
consequently, it is my favorite.
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I seldom describe LEGO constructions as beautiful, but the Scimitar is...
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thats a big compliment, i appreciate it very much!
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actually, i am looking for
another color scheme to do my next ship in. the problem is, lego doesnt
offer the high slopes in many colors. i would like to do a nice dark red,
but alas...
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‘Tis a pity. Blue, white, black, grey and possibly yellow (not sure of
Bricklink prices, but they are around).
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i think one can also get green and brown, both of which i considered also, the
problem is getting the 2x2x3 double convex slopes in those colors. the grey ones
were expensive!
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anyway, i am extremely happy with the way this ship turned out,
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You sound it! And you should be, too!
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and my other ships are happy with the addition to the fleet. i have another
ship i will be posting as soon as i get pics, but it is in the old color
scheme. well, PLMKWYT!
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That’s really a landmark ship: That stern. That colour scheme. Magnifique!
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oh, on an off note, Richie, i remember reading that you had a brit ship in
the works, just curious how thats coming along! always look forward to
seeing another brit set sail :-).
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See my other post. But now you’ve got me thinking about revising the colour
scheme.... ;-)
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thanks for all the nice compliments! i really look forward to seeing your next
ship, and hopefully i will start another one in a month or so, maybe larger!
thanks! steve
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| (...) -snip- (...) A light brushing of dilute PVA glue might help with the fraying. -snip- (...) There's nothing like a bit of inspiration! HMLS Frivolous now has two sides... one built straight up from the hull pieces, the other using inverse 45deg (...) (21 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.pirates, FTX)
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| (...) And it's now moderated. This ship looks very nice! (...) The sails are great! I typically furl the lower sails, to keep the deck clear. The heavy canvas holds its shape nicely, too. (...) I've thought about using grey, but had decided it would (...) (21 years ago, 7-Oct-03, to lugnet.pirates, FTX)
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