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In the words of Long Tom...

"We seem to have created pirate flag tinkertoys".

Uhh...I don't get it? :lol:

...schooners, islands, and maroons

and buccaneers and buried gold...

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"Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow

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In the words of Long Tom...

"We seem to have created pirate flag tinkertoys".

Uhh...I don't get it? :lol:

Okay, maybe not Tinkertoys. Colorforms, then. (anybody remember those?) Meaning creative cut and paste work with existing art. A skull from here, a sword from there... Mix'n'match. Plug'n'play. Paint by numbers. That sort of thing.

For what it's worth, I don't much mind the reuse of the skull I drew, particularly as I consider that one a first draft. (Blast it, why does my skull look better on your flag than it did on my own? ;) ) Others may feel differently. Folks may want to consider executing their own rendition of the final version, once the general layout has been established with the available "template" material, as it were.

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In the words of Long Tom...

"We seem to have created pirate flag tinkertoys".

Uhh...I don't get it? :lol:

Okay, maybe not Tinkertoys. Colorforms, then. (anybody remember those?) Meaning creative cut and paste work with existing art. A skull from here, a sword from there... Mix'n'match. Plug'n'play. Paint by numbers. That sort of thing.

For what it's worth, I don't much mind the reuse of the skull I drew, particularly as I consider that one a first draft. (Blast it, why does my skull look better on your flag than it did on my own? ;) ) Others may feel differently. Folks may want to consider executing their own rendition of the final version, once the general layout has been established with the available "template" material, as it were.

Ohhhhh **Lightbulb goes on*** Yeah, I know Colorforms. Got it.

I'm having to redo my flag as well, since I've dropped the "False" from my name. There are just too many ways that "F" can be interpreted! ;) For now, I guess it can stand for "Fierce."

One of the things I like about the different flags is the different ways they are put together, whether by computer or free hand and scanned. It makes a nice mix, and each style has its own character. Very kewl. ;)

...schooners, islands, and maroons

and buccaneers and buried gold...

RAKEHELL-1.jpg

You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott.

"Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow

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Mine is custom made.. Drawn freehand. No cut and paste.. Each to their taste...

Thar be lots of magnificient work through out this thread... I piticularly like this. It is very elegant and even classy..Be cool ifen it becomes a real flag..

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Eye was not sure ifen Long Tom was referin to me but I think not.

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Mine is also hand drawn and scanned. I like the fact that is has a bit of a rougher look, rather than the more sophisticated computer cut and paste designs. However, there are some awesome computer-done designs, Silkies at the top of my list. The one William did for Thomas Neede's signature was just...words fail, it was so great. :lol:

...schooners, islands, and maroons

and buccaneers and buried gold...

RAKEHELL-1.jpg

You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott.

"Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow

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Eye am considering this.. eye came up with this in Photo shop. The concept was from a Bandanna.

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As he was about to face the gallows there, the pirate is said to have tossed a sheaf of papers into the crowd, taunting his audience with these final words:

"My treasure to he who can understand."

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To call a spade a spade means to call things as they are, without Pretentions. Red Spade..No Quarter will be given. The wings...the warning is fleeting , given once before you die. The Skull and cross bones means eminant death.

As Pirate flags were ment to instill fear in thier prey...if this flag flew on my ship it would say forthrightly without repeat that you will dieSkullofSpades-1.jpg

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As he was about to face the gallows there, the pirate is said to have tossed a sheaf of papers into the crowd, taunting his audience with these final words:

"My treasure to he who can understand."

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ok so i seen people were asking about meaning... well when i designed this after reading up on pirate flags and symbolism i decided to go with a winged hour glass (swift time) and the bone (well thats death) so "Swift time to your death"

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I did an aged version of my corsair flag and I thought I would resurrect this thread with it.  Once again...there are some great flags on this thread.  My compliments.

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Beautiful flag, William! You always do such wonderful work! B)

"Now then, me bullies! Would you rather do the gallows dance, and hang in chains 'til the crows pluck your eyes from your rotten skulls? Or would you feel the roll of a stout ship beneath your feet again?"

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This is not my flag, I have already posted a pic of that earlier in this thread, but this is the new sign and logo for my shop and business. If ever any of you mates find yourselves in my vicinity, look me up and stop in for a visit and we'll have a pint or two under it on me! B)

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"Now then, me bullies! Would you rather do the gallows dance, and hang in chains 'til the crows pluck your eyes from your rotten skulls? Or would you feel the roll of a stout ship beneath your feet again?"

---Captain William Kidd---

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This be me first flag. It be done with paint.

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Lets me knows whats yer thinkin.

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"You are a devilish conscience rascal, I am a free prince, and I have as much authority to make war on the whole world, as he who has a hundred sail of ships at sea, and an army of 100,000 men in the field; and this my conscience tells me: but there is no arguing with such snivelling puppies, who allow superiors to kick them about deck at pleasure."--Sam Bellamy

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Its still pretty rough.

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"Let's drink a Damn to the Halter, lads, and them that lives to wear it"--Bartholomew Roberts

"You are a devilish conscience rascal, I am a free prince, and I have as much authority to make war on the whole world, as he who has a hundred sail of ships at sea, and an army of 100,000 men in the field; and this my conscience tells me: but there is no arguing with such snivelling puppies, who allow superiors to kick them about deck at pleasure."--Sam Bellamy

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Very nice sign Captain Midnight. I'm assuming this is the computerized version & you'll have a live one as well?

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