Brickdoctor Posted December 29, 2010 Posted December 29, 2010 (edited) So I decided I was getting tired of building Star Wars, and I wanted to actually do something with those Spartans I bought. This was mostly a study in the different ways I could pose the minifigs while using their normal body parts in the normal places. I'm no history expert, so I'm sure there's something here you guys can gang up on me for. Having gained the high ground and controlled the road, the commander orders his troops to advance. Can't decide which of the two main pics I like better. This one (the second) shows the poses better but also shows the commander's partially printed leg and the white rubber bands; the other one hides those parts and shows the road, but you can't see the poses as well. Finished December 2010, more on flickr, MOCpages, and Brickshelf, when public. Edited May 26, 2011 by Rufus Indexed Quote
Kumpelkante Posted December 29, 2010 Posted December 29, 2010 Nice overall appearance. I have two questions: wich part did you use to pose that figs arm and how did you build that sword-holder? Quote
Brickdoctor Posted December 29, 2010 Author Posted December 29, 2010 Nice overall appearance. I have two questions: wich part did you use to pose that figs arm and how did you build that sword-holder? All the arms other than the commander's sword arm are held in place with rubber bands. Sword holder? Quote
Kumpelkante Posted December 29, 2010 Posted December 29, 2010 All the arms other than the commander's sword arm are held in place with rubber bands. Sword holder? yes, i mean that thing on the base. Sorry, my english is not always the best Quote
Haltiamieli Posted December 29, 2010 Posted December 29, 2010 (edited) Nice vignette, but I agree that neither of the pics can really capture the whole very well - in the first one you barely notice there's another Spartan behind the leader and in the second one, enlightning (when it comes to building technique) as it is, the "off-cut" leg stands out a little too much. But I suppose those wouldn't be much of problem if one could look at this vignette in real life, from many angles. :) how did you build that sword-holder? I'd say the piece in question is this one. Edited December 29, 2010 by Haltiamieli Quote
Kumpelkante Posted December 29, 2010 Posted December 29, 2010 Well, thats an interesting part, nice to see parts like this in a historical moc. Need to get some of these on BL, without having to buy SW sets. Quote
Brickdoctor Posted December 29, 2010 Author Posted December 29, 2010 Well, thats an interesting part, nice to see parts like this in a historical moc. Need to get some of these on BL, without having to buy SW sets. Yeah, it's that piece. The sword can balance on it, but I have it attached via a Tile 1 x 1 with clip. Quote
XimenaPaulina Posted December 30, 2010 Posted December 30, 2010 Nice posing of those Spartan figs Doc, I see again your signature use of those rubber bands! IMO, the second photo is much better, because we could clearly see the entirety of the vig as opposed to the 'blocked' view of the first one. I really like the pose of the top spartan - very heroic stance that understandably would've required detaching the leg and arm pieces. I don't know if you there is a way you could have hidden those 'bare detached' points (maybe with some real paper or cloth skirt?). But I still like it the way it is. Great job on this, considering this is outside your comfortable SW zone. Quote
Brickdoctor Posted December 30, 2010 Author Posted December 30, 2010 Nice posing of those Spartan figs Doc, I see again your signature use of those rubber bands! IMO, the second photo is much better, because we could clearly see the entirety of the vig as opposed to the 'blocked' view of the first one. I really like the pose of the top spartan - very heroic stance that understandably would've required detaching the leg and arm pieces. I don't know if you there is a way you could have hidden those 'bare detached' points (maybe with some real paper or cloth skirt?). But I still like it the way it is. Great job on this, considering this is outside your comfortable SW zone. Typical KDM. Wants me to use something non-LEGO to recolor a piece. Skirt isn't a bad idea, but the only one's I own are Ventress' and a couple kamas. Does TLG even make any other ones? Quote
Admiral Croissant Posted December 30, 2010 Posted December 30, 2010 I think the first picture is the best one. And if you place the man with the flag more to the right (with changing the rock a little) so that you can see him, it'll be excellent. You made some clever use of elastics. And is there a reason for the commander's body to be floating a bit over his legs? Otherwise that's also a small point you can change Still, very good job! Quote
Gabe Posted December 30, 2010 Posted December 30, 2010 Definitely like the second view better - its an awesome pose and a real challenge to have achieved. If it were me i'd have switched the road to the other side of the base so you could see both figs and some more background detail. Also, idk if you have any, but maybe yellow rubber bands? The leg is a hard one to resolve - perhaps brick building one might work? Quote
moc2 Posted December 30, 2010 Posted December 30, 2010 2nd shot is better. I love minimalist MOCs that make thoughtful use of every brick... nice job :) Quote
Brickdoctor Posted December 31, 2010 Author Posted December 31, 2010 I think the first picture is the best one. And if you place the man with the flag more to the right (with changing the rock a little) so that you can see him, it'll be excellent. You made some clever use of elastics. And is there a reason for the commander's body to be floating a bit over his legs? Otherwise that's also a small point you can change Still, very good job! The torso is actually touching the leg. I wanted to give the impression that that front leg was turned out and posed on a higher rock. Definitely like the second view better - its an awesome pose and a real challenge to have achieved. If it were me i'd have switched the road to the other side of the base so you could see both figs and some more background detail. Also, idk if you have any, but maybe yellow rubber bands? The leg is a hard one to resolve - perhaps brick building one might work? I explained this on Flickr; the rubber bands are colored by size, and the yellow one won't fit inside the torso. Blue barely fits but doesn't match, and red barely fits but the torso is noticeably lifted off the hips. Quote
Admiral Croissant Posted December 31, 2010 Posted December 31, 2010 The torso is actually touching the leg. I wanted to give the impression that that front leg was turned out and posed on a higher rock. No I actually meant that his torso piece isn't attached perfectly to the leg piece (there's a little bit space between both parts). Quote
MightySlickPancake Posted December 31, 2010 Posted December 31, 2010 Very nice Brickdoctor. I like the 2nd picture as the first doesn't show the detail of the moc. Although a front on shot might show it better? Thanks, CB Quote
Brickdoctor Posted January 1, 2011 Author Posted January 1, 2011 No I actually meant that his torso piece isn't attached perfectly to the leg piece (there's a little bit space between both parts). Ah. That would be because the rubber band prevents one of the leg poles from fully entering the torso. Quote
Rufus Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 Lovely little vig, Brickdoctor. My favourite part is actually the SNOT base - that's a thing of beauty. I may borrow your idea for future vigs of my own (with credit, of course!) Quote
Brickdoctor Posted January 1, 2011 Author Posted January 1, 2011 My favourite part is actually the SNOT base - that's a thing of beauty. I may borrow your idea for future vigs of my own (with credit, of course!) I stoleborrowed it from Marshal Banana myself, just rounded off the corners. Quote
Sirens-of-Titan Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 Personally I love it, I see why people want the leg to be attached etc. but when you look at this its an epic scene, with loads of exagerrated detail and emotion and that's what makes it great. I love the battlefield debris, some of the best I've seen! Quote
Niku Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 I like your MOC it is a nice piece to have in exhibition like a desk. Quote
Brickdoctor Posted January 2, 2011 Author Posted January 2, 2011 I like your MOC it is a nice piece to have in exhibition like a desk. I'm probably going to disassemble it, though. Quote
yuanyelss Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 I agree that neither of the pics can really capture the whole very well - in the first one you barely notice there's another Spartan behind the leader and in the second one, enlightning (when it comes to building technique) as it is, the "off-cut" leg stands out a little too much. cheap cartier trinity ring buy cartier diamond necklace,buy cartier love bracelets Quote
shutinc Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 Very nicely done! As I mentioned in the other post I wanted to see more scenes like that and here it is. Very well done and the posture of the spartan on the top of the cliff really indicates what's going on. Yet again, I want to see more! Quote
Brickdoctor Posted January 11, 2011 Author Posted January 11, 2011 I agree that neither of the pics can really capture the whole very well - in the first one you barely notice there's another Spartan behind the leader and in the second one, enlightning (when it comes to building technique) as it is, the "off-cut" leg stands out a little too much. I agree that neither of the pics can really capture the whole very well - in the first one you barely notice there's another Spartan behind the leader and in the second one, enlightning (when it comes to building technique) as it is, the "off-cut" leg stands out a little too much. cheap cartier trinity ring buy cartier diamond necklace,buy cartier love bracelets Er... Very nicely done! As I mentioned in the other post I wanted to see more scenes like that and here it is. Very well done and the posture of the spartan on the top of the cliff really indicates what's going on. Yet again, I want to see more! Thanks. This was the first of my recent Historic vigs, though. Quote
buddy Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 Excellent MOC! The positioning of the minifigs and the way they are posed are great. The scenery is also well built. Very well done. ~buddy~ Quote
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