Would you like to build a mini version of Pirates 6286 Skull’s Eye Schooner? Then here is a list of all the LEGO pieces you need to build the model!
6286 Skull’s Eye Schooner is a legendary set. Released in 1993, it had the unenviable task of following 6285 Black Seas Barracuda, the original Pirates flagship and an instant classic. Rather than reinvent the winning formula established by its predecessor, designers opted for the ‘just make everything bigger’ approach. The Skull’s Eye was longer and taller, with more sails, more gun ports and an imposing profile that makes it feel like a serious upgrade.
The black and white striped sails and bright green cannon port covers give the ship a distinctive visual identity. More than three decades later, this towering pirate vessel remains a favourite.
For building this miniature version, the trick is to preserve its identity without the luxury of size. The green gun port covers that contrast with the red and black accents are especially important.
The instructions for this model are in Blocks Issue 146.
Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine, provides exclusive instructions for models you won’t find anywhere else. You can follow the instructions closely and build the exact model shown, or take them as inspiration to build something similar but unique. Either way, these builds are a great way to learn techniques and upgrade your LEGO building skills.
Use this list to buy the bricks you need from BrickLink or LEGO.com’s Pick and Build service.
| Part no. | Part Name | Colour | Count |
| 87994 | Bar – 3L | Reddish Brown | 3 |
| 30374 | Bar – 4L Lightsaber Blade | Black | 2 |
| 23443 | Bar Holder w/ Handle/Bar on End | Black | 1 |
| 23443 | Bar Holder w/ Handle/Bar on End | Reddish Brown | 4 |
| 36841 | Bracket – 1×1 | Black | 2 |
| 87087 | Brick, Modified – 1×1 w/ Stud on Side | Reddish Brown | 2 |
| 32952 | Brick, Modified – 1x1x1 2/3 w/ 2 Studs on Side | Reddish Brown | 2 |
| 3386 | Brick, Round – 1x1x2/3 w/ Curved Back | Light Bluish Grey | 8 |
| 3386 | Brick, Round – 1x1x2/3 w/ Curved Back | Black | 1 |
| 4589b | Cone – 1×1 | Black | 2 |
| 3849 | Minifigure, Weapon – Lance | Black | 2 |
| 3024 | Plate – 1×1 | White | 1 |
| 3024 | Plate – 1×1 | Red | 8 |
| 3024 | Plate – 1×1 | Black | 5 |
| 3024 | Plate – 1×1 | Light Bluish Grey | 7 |
| 3024 | Plate – 1×1 | Reddish Brown | 9 |
| 3023 | Plate – 1×2 | Black | 1 |
| 3023 | Plate – 1×2 | White | 3 |
| 3023 | Plate – 1×2 | Reddish Brown | 4 |
| 3623 | Plate – 1×3 | White | 2 |
| 3623 | Plate – 1×3 | Black | 2 |
| 3710 | Plate – 1×4 | White | 4 |
| 3666 | Plate – 1×6 | Reddish Brown | 1 |
| 4477 | Plate – 1×10 | Reddish Brown | 1 |
| 3021 | Plate – 2×3 | Black | 1 |
| 3021 | Plate – 2×3 | Reddish Brown | 3 |
| 61252 | Plate, Modified – 1×1 w/ Clip Open Sideways | Black | 1 |
| 85861 | Plate, Round – 1×1 w/ Open Stud | Black | 1 |
| 35480 | Plate, Round – 1×2 w/ Open Studs, Pill Plate | White | 2 |
| 5264 | Plate, Round – 1×1 with Clip on Bottom and Stud on Top | Black | 5 |
| 54200 | Cheese Slope | Reddish Brown | 1 |
| 54200 | Cheese Slope | White | 6 |
| 54200 | Cheese Slope | Black | 2 |
| 49307 | Slope, Curved – 1×1 Equal Double Curve, Half Circle Cross Section | White | 1 |
| 11477 | Slope, Curved – 1×2 | Reddish Brown | 8 |
| 11477 | Slope, Curved – 1×2 | Black | 6 |
| 11477 | Slope, Curved – 1×2 | White | 6 |
| 50950 | Slope, Curved – 1×3 | Black | 2 |
| 50950 | Slope, Curved – 1×3 | White | 2 |
| 3070b | Tile – 1×1 | Green | 6 |
| 3070b | Tile – 1×1 | Black | 1 |
| 3069b | Tile – 1×2 | White | 1 |
| 3069b | Tile – 1×2 | Black | 1 |
| 35787 | Tile, Modified – 2×2 Triangular | White | 1 |
| 15712 | Tile, Modified – 1×1 w/ Clip on Top (C-Clip) | Black | 5 |
| 15712 | Tile, Modified – 1×1 w/ Clip on Top (C-Clip) | Reddish Brown | 1 |
| 18674 | Tile, Round – 2×2 w/ Stud in Center | Dark Bluish Grey | 2 |
| 24246 | Tile, Round – 1×1 Half Circle | White | 1 |