Ambush at Bridge Canyon

[WesternOutlaw]

Ambush at Bridge Canyon

Updated Image (4/26/08):

My latest creation is a blend of Union Troops and Indians at Bridge Canyon:

Three troops from Fort Mohave making their way toward Bridge Canyon:

But who is that hiding behind the rocks:

It looks as if that might be an Indian brave:

The two troops walking through the canyon do not notice:

And on top of the mountain is a female warrior with spear in hand:

The thirsty men decide to stop for a little drink of water:

The Captain has made in through the canyon, but is he safe?

What do you think?

To be continued...

Comments welcome.

[ExoBuilder]

No! What's going to happen to the captain?

Awesome creation Molly, I love the classic feel to it

What I find most intriguing is that the snake stays in the same spot the whole time!

[Tohst]

I really like the waterfall. Great work overall. And Snakes do just sit around for long periods of time. Silly reptiles.

-Tohst

[iamded]

And Snakes do just sit around for long periods of time. Silly reptiles.

That made me giggle.

Neat scene you got here, Brickster! I spy a precariously balanced log up there, it would sure be a shame if that were to fall and crush those soldier... :skull:

~Peace

[Batbrick]

Great work here TheBrickster! I always enjoy seeing more creations from you, especially when you're at home with Wild West. Very well done little set up here, you always seem to have an eye for that sort of thing. I love how you have blended the BURPS into each other with more grey (bley? I can't tell) pieces. The story is very good, I like the mysterious approach and cliffhanger ending, do you plan to continue it?

I also really like the river, that is very clever, and the positioning of the minifigs. Great job!

Batbrick Away!

[WesternOutlaw]

I love how you have blended the BURPS into each other with more grey (bley? I can't tell) pieces.

It's all the old grey (from Fort Legorado).

I like the mysterious approach and cliffhanger ending, do you plan to continue it?

Just a few more images:

The troops make it to the end of the canyon:

The female has climbed down from the rocks. What are the Indians up to?

[WhiteFang]

Brickster, nice ambush! Haha, i love the way u depict your images. Full of suspense. I must admit that i am not a big fan of WW. Mainly because i don't have any mini-figs or sets in this theme. This is a very good theme, but i don't how come it seemed to slip away from my childhood life

[Asuka]

A nice scenery with a good landscaping, I especially like the neat little waterfall.

What´s that brown structure balancing on the stone arch.... a part of a trap perhaps...?

[Batbrick]

Exciting, nice new pics TheBrickster, I look forward to seeing whats next. Thanks for answering my questions too, I thought it was old grey but couldn't be sure with that red/orange background, which looks great by the way.

Batbrick Away!

[WesternOutlaw]

Ambush at Bridge Canyon: Conclusion

We last left the Captain of the US Cavalry Division #4 out of Fort Mohave and two of his troops somewhere past Bridge Canyon. They were well within Indian territory on their way to Fort Jacinto south of the border.

Two fierce Indians stood watching the troops pass through the canyon:

But when the Captain and his men saw the Indians, they quickly recognized them as Building Bear and his squaw Talks a'Lot, two Indian trackers who have helped the men on more than one occasion.

They raised their hands to offer a friendly greeting:

Then shook hands before laying down their weapons:

The Cavalry then sat down with the mighty Indian warriors over a campfire and coffee sharing heroic tales of battle and mystery:

The Indians told a story about a lost mine and a mysterious Ghost Town somewhere in the Mohave desert... :skull:

The End

[Sir Dano]

What a twist!

^{*Wonders if anybody will get the joke*}

Excellent ending btw.

Edited April 15, 2008 by sir dano

[iamded]

Honestly, I did not see that coming. Neat ending though, does this have anything to do with that thread about how the American Indian theme wasn't that popular, and how they could be re-released as allies to the US Soldiers, like in that playmobil set? I bet it does.

~Peace

[WesternOutlaw]

Honestly, I did not see that coming. Neat ending though, does this have anything to do with that thread about how the American Indian theme wasn't that popular, and how they could be re-released as allies to the US Soldiers, like in that playmobil set? I bet it does.

~Peace

Honestly, it does not. I had taken Picture #9 yesterday afternoon which was this image, then adding #10 and #11. Just never shared #9:

Anyone who went to the Maj.com folder would have seen the image which would have been a spoiler.

Today's images are a new set.

I do believe that Indians and Cowboys do not need to be at war to make a good scene (from Playmobil sets as an example).

[iamded]

I do believe that Indians and Cowboys do not need to be at war to make a good scene (from Playmobil sets as an example).

See? That's what I was getting at.

~Peace

[Batbrick]

, there could truly be no better ending than this. Great job TheBrickster and thanks for giving me a good laugh and a good story.

Love the grave Stone reference too.

Batbrick Away!

[WhiteFang]

What an unexpected ending! Haha, i like it. Peace

[I Scream Clone]

Nice dramatic MOC, and it makes a change from the usual bloodthirsty MOCs we all seem to make!

keep up the good work!

[WesternOutlaw]

, there could truly be no better ending than this.

Love the grave Stone reference too.

Thanks Batbrick. Just thought I'd add a little short story to go along with the MOC. I always enjoy adding some legends of Grave Stone.

What an unexpected ending!

I also like adding unforseen twists. Thanks.

and it makes a change from the usual bloodthirsty MOCs we all seem to make!

Yes, suspense does not always have to end with guts 'n gore. Appreciate you pointing this out.

I needed to add a little accent color to the rocks (perhaps a few black pieces like in the Bandit's Hideout set). I didn't pick this up until I photographed the rocks discovering that they looked a little plain. I may still add and post an image. This was just something simple that I put together with pieces from Fort Legoredo (+ a few extra).

EDIT:

I revised the mountain a bit adding some additional black and grey bricks (+ did a little work on the waterfall). Here's the result:

And the backside which I didn't show in previous images:

[WesternOutlaw]

Sorry about the double post, but I've been doing some graphic editting with Photoshop and wanted to share this MOC with a new WW background:

[Asuka]

It really looks very fine with that cool background, well done!

[WesternOutlaw]

It really looks very fine with that cool background, well done!

Thanks. I'm still working on my Photoshop skills, but getting better.

[Lt. Col. Thok]

What a twist!

^{*Wonders if anybody will get the joke*}

Ummmm....Robot Chicken?

Nice scene! I like how you added a peaceful ending.

[Vaders_son]

I like your story very much, cool ending indeed.

And I like your modification of the waterfall, it just looks better not, it fits better into his mountain surrounding. But I liked the mountains better when they were plain grey.

Anyway - cool MOC

Best regards, Benny

[WesternOutlaw]

Nice scene! I like how you added a peaceful ending.

I like your story very much, cool ending indeed.

Strangely, the story was just intended to describe the various pictures. When I write, I usually build the MOC to the story; not the other way around.

Thanks for your comments and appreciation for the peaceful ending.