Emma Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 Keep the waters flowing Battle for the Reservoir (WZ2:G12) For the Desert King! The war has spread throughout much of Kaliphlin. The importance of the Flagg Aqueduct Filling Stations have not been overlooked as all factions seek to control the Parched Lands’ water source. The locals have been caught up in several attacks by warring troops and have abandoned their pump stations, hoping to keep out of the fighting by holding up in their homes. The Desert King has sent out his soldiers to deal with the crisis near the pumps; Nimueh has been sent along as an attaché to help convince the locals to accept the Desert King’s protection… Nimueh – Flagg did a good thing setting up the reservoir to bring water into the Parched Lands – it is not the desire of the Desert King to see that work undone. He will take these lands under his protection, so that your men can come out of hiding and return to their work. Village Elder – The armies and raiders traipsing through here have already ravaged our village and killed several of the workers. Yours is but a small company, what protection could you possibly offer? Troop Commander – Do not doubt the strength of the Desert King, sir. We are setting up troops all along the Gentle Curve, this entire region will soon be free of the tyranny that has come upon you. Not a one of your people will come to harm while we are here. Village Elder – Very well then, if you will keep us safe, we will keep the waters flowing. The “pump” design is based on the Archimedes Screw – powered by workers turning the screw via treading on the outer casing. Thanks for having a look . Quote
LittleJohn Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 Great entry! I really like that you made the aqueduct curve Neat touch with the owl in the tree too Quote
Garmadon Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 Excellent build, I like the idea of having the screw turned by people running (I bet their getting lots of exercise !) Great job with the landscaping and the curve in the aqueduct as well! for the approval! Quote
Adair Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 Very nice job! I love your version of the aqueduct (each is unique) and just the general layout of the build! Great job! Quote
Halhi 141 Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 Nice build! I really like the foliage by the water, simple but effective. Quote
Elostirion Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 Really nice, I like the curved yet very solid design of the aquaeduct. Nice idea using that screw. Quote
soccerkid6 Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 Lovely aqueduct and landscape I like the use of the screw design, though it seems it would be rather difficult for the workers to get up there and keep walking on such a steep moving surface Quote
Bregir Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 Lovely build, Emma - great colours and wonderful aquaduct! However, I have got to ask - how does turning the outer casing of the screw lift up water? Quote
Jacob Nion Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 Great entry. I really like this rounded aqueduct. Thewater is well done too. Quote
Kai NRG Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Great work with the curved aqueduct section! The idea of a screw is really nice too! Quote
Maxim I Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 I love how the workers are screwing the water!!! Quote
MassEditor Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Beautiful entry! I love the uniqueness of this aqueduct and its curves! Gorgeous landscaping as well. A superb and beautifully photographed build! Quote
robuko Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 Perfect presentation and finish, I love the curve and the ancient vibe. Your frame treatment is outstanding as usual. Hard work to turn that screw though, all these guys will have one massive leg and very sore backs! Quote
Emma Posted March 25, 2015 Author Posted March 25, 2015 Thanks for the comments and feedback everyone Lovely aqueduct and landscape I like the use of the screw design, though it seems it would be rather difficult for the workers to get up there and keep walking on such a steep moving surface Uhh, right...a ladder for the workers had crossed my mind at some point while buiding this, but then never happened, whoops!... and now I'm picturing the workers with some sort of cleated shoes climbing up the screw from the river (damp clothes will help keep them cool while they're working) Lovely build, Emma - great colours and wonderful aquaduct! However, I have got to ask - how does turning the outer casing of the screw lift up water? This screw is the special 'treading-powered' model where the casing and the screw are rigidly attached, so they turn together Perfect presentation and finish, I love the curve and the ancient vibe. Your frame treatment is outstanding as usual. Hard work to turn that screw though, all these guys will have one massive leg and very sore backs! I do wonder how difficult it would be to turn - smaller versions can be hand cranked by one person...although just having to turn the screw and not the whole apparatus would make that easier, and the steep angle that this one is at would probably cause some difficultly... hmmm Quote
Gideon Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Nice build and plausible technology Excellent photography. Quote
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