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

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  Mast options
 
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 (...) (27 years ago, 8-Oct-99, to lugnet.pirates)

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