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Re: Mast options
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lugnet.pirates
Date: 
Fri, 8 Oct 1999 17:10:39 GMT
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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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(...) 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 (...) (25 years ago, 8-Oct-99, to lugnet.pirates)

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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 (...) (25 years ago, 8-Oct-99, to lugnet.pirates)

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