[COR] Mesabi Landing - The Harbour

[Darnok]

[Disclaimer: Due to the size of this builds layout and the restrictions of my lightbox I could only do a few limited shots of the whole assembly. Some subassemblies had to be shot on their own. As usual: please excuse my poor photography skills.]

 

It was another sunny day in Mesabi Landing, and the harbour was as busy as always:

 

Some WTC Marines enjoyed a fistfight between two sailors...

 

... while Gonzo "Drunknok" Thompson just enjoyed a moment of rest and peace (and a bottle of rum):

 

Some had todays work already done...

 

... and others still had a lot to do:

 

The captain of the "Cranky Parrot" was discussing something with Joe...

 

... while another sailor was heading straight for the "Blue Dragon" right down the road:

 

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WTC Warehouse

 

One of the WTC Operators is taking stock: "Four Corrington suits, minor blood stains, check. Two pompous Corrie hats, check. Three flags, check. You never know when any of these might come in handy..."

 

" ... one big barrel of beer, check. Two sacks of potatoes, check. One rat guarding the warehouse, check. Six bottles of rum, che... waitaminute! Only five bottles? Oh well, I guess Drunknok needed some inspiration for his newspaper. Fine, five bottles it is then."

 

Harbour Tax Office

 

When Mesabi Landig was founded, one of the first things the Crown set up was an office for the collection of harbour taxes. Little did they know how the WTC would handle things! No doubloons were ever collected here, and over time the building fell into disrepair. The Corrington red is still flying though - order must be upheld! Now the ruins are home to Steven, one of the local crabs. He is the brother of Barney, the bouncer at the "Blue Dragon".

 

WTC Harbour Office

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Guarded by two trustworthy (?) WTC Infantry...

 

... in this building all captains have to register their ships when coming to Mesabi Landing. One of them is doing so right now, while two more are waiting:

 

"Welcome to Mesabi Landing. Your hat looks odd, what is it with the skull and bones?"

"Arr, good lady, 'tis my families coat of arms. You see, we are honest to the bone, hence the skull and bones."

 

"I see. For a moment I feared you were a pirate. Please note that piracy will not be tolerated here."

"Of course!"

"So, what are you trading with?"

"Well, artefacts. Mainly made of gold, like these coins."

 

"I see, good. Now we only need your name, and you can continue with your trades."

"Umm, I think you want another of our artefacs for further examination."

"I see. Mr. Smith, welcome to Mesabi Landing!"

 

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Well, that was quite some work.

 

Leaving out the plate with the office of the "WTC Monthly" on it, this build has a footprint of 3072 studs, and will be licensed as a large commercial property for Mesabi Landing.

 

Building the whole thing took me about a month. It is of course modular, while I did not build any structures to support the not-water-plates (being 5 bricks above ground). The harbour sections can easily be rearranged, there are connector holes on the edges for stability.

 

@Ayrlego @Mesabi: Please let me know if you want something to be depicted in any of these builds, for a collab or whatever you want. If not, I will take most of it apart soon.

 

C&C are appreciated.

Edited December 18, 2017 by Drunknok

[Mesabi]

Absolutely fantastic build @Drunknok. I expected a lot when you told me you were building a big harbour for ML, and you really delivered. You are a credit to the WTC and Corrington as a whole. 

The detailing is superb, it really captures how I imagine Mesabi Landing to be. If I could add one criticism, I think the buildings could use interiors, but it's not a big issue.

Keep up the fantastic work!

[Darnok]

Now the OP is done - I had to make a break. @Mesabi: Glad you like it, there is more above - and interiors!

Edited December 18, 2017 by Drunknok

[SilentWolf]

Large builds are time consuming and so difficult to photograph but they definitely are great to look at. I like the way you have designed the dock and arranged the buildings. It helps make everything visible from the one camera angle which is always my flaw. Great minifigure scenes. I like the  interiors of the different buildings and the stories to go with each of them. Great job on including previous and new content. That WTC sign is HUGE! I guess they want everyone to know which warehouse is theirs.  

[Ayrlego]

This is totally awesome Drunknok - very impressive indeed! Lots of great details all round combine to make a very pleasing scene. The WTC Harbour office is my favourite, the green looks great, and the ruins of the office port office are very well done as well - I may have a go at 'rebuilding' soon!

For now I can't think of anything that needs depicting. I hope to have my next addition to Mesabi Landing up within the next 24 hours though, so you may want to hold off until after that for your response.

Edited December 19, 2017 by Ayrlego

[Professor Thaum]

That's a huge built... with some great stuff... my favourite is the harbour tax office : hilarious !

and the open-mindedness of the WTC secretary !

 

Edited December 20, 2017 by Professor Thaum