pretoriano Posted May 26, 2014 Posted May 26, 2014 [pid][/pid] 251B Hello again ! I had not wrote a new thread here since months ... The blame for this has been what I brought in hand from about makes about 6 - 8 months... I present to you this diorama seen at LEGO Catbrick Event in Barcelona. The Fortress of Santa Catalina, located in Puerto Rico, in the heart of the Caribbean. Erected in the sixteenth century, was the first fortification built to defend the city of San Juan and the first in a series of military forts. Construction was authorized by King Carlos I of Spain as a protection against the attacks of indians, corsairs and pirates. Eastern tower section. Jungle and river. Pirate prisioner on courtyard. For its construction I used about 35,000 pieces. In theory it is not right either a MOC, I should label it as a WIP, because the original project is a quarter of a much larger diorama than this. This portion, is 6 x 4 baseplates and the final project will occupy 12 x 8 baseplates. Gradually I will try to finish it. I 'm uploading to flickr the rest of the gallery, so I recommend that you see there the rest of photos and see the details. (If you click on image you will be redirected to flickr) I wish you enjoy it! A greeting! EDIT: I add more photos! Quote
emilstorm Posted May 26, 2014 Posted May 26, 2014 (edited) Wow, that looks fantastic! I love your color scheme, and a great level of details, not too much going on and not too little Nice layout too, and good use of BURPs! Edited May 26, 2014 by emilstorm Quote
ummester Posted May 27, 2014 Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) That is a spectacular diorama Petoriano. I think the roof tiles and wave crests are particularly well done. A question - how do you move that? Edited May 27, 2014 by ummester Quote
pretoriano Posted May 27, 2014 Author Posted May 27, 2014 Thank you guys for comments! A question - how do you move that? Well, it's a little bit complicated. It divides into 3 parts. Two of them with 4 x 2 baseplates sections and other one in 2 x 2 baseplates section and the others with individual baseplates. Then to move it is needed a van ( so it's impossible to put into a car ) and I have three wooden planks to put the sections above. Regards! Quote
Kolonialbeamter Posted May 27, 2014 Posted May 27, 2014 This is truly spectacular! Such level of detail, some pictures in your flickr stream really blew me off my feet. I'm especially fond of your wall design with all those various decorations, holes, and whatnot. And when you say there's more to come! Great work, looking forward for more. Best regards Quote
Capt. Stabbin Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 Stunning work! Your building techniques and ability are amazing! I clicked on the the picture, but it did not take me to your flickr gallery. Only to the picture itself. Anyway you could provide a link to your gallery? [bloggedcp][/bloggedcp] Quote
pretoriano Posted May 28, 2014 Author Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) I clicked on the the picture, but it did not take me to your flickr gallery. Only to the picture itself. Anyway you could provide a link to your gallery? I'm so sorry about it! I thinked that I putted it witk flickr link. Here you have the full galery -> https://www.flickr.c...57644439214800/ Anyway I will edit first post to put more photos. Thank you for all comments. I'm very happy to read them and they encourage me to continuate the diorama! Edited May 28, 2014 by pretoriano Quote
Frank Brick Wright Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 What a job! This is absolutely stunning. You rock. Totally. Quote
Captain Braunsfeld Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 Great stuff. Fantastico! Would like to see more! Quote
ManInATopHat Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 Spectacular! Amazing detail and building! I love the gibbet with the salty sea dog imprisoned. Quote
Norro Posted May 29, 2014 Posted May 29, 2014 One of the best forts I've ever seen. I love the scale, texture, footprint, pier, and other details. Really great work. The level of vegetation is also nicely balanced. Again great work! God Bless and thanks for sharing, Nathan Quote
Sebeus I Posted May 29, 2014 Posted May 29, 2014 Very nice, makes me want to try a fort of my own, I like the angled walls a lot . Quote
chofus Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 Great work in every way, wish i can do something like that one day :-) How many bluecoats/revolutionarys are there?? Quote
pretoriano Posted May 30, 2014 Author Posted May 30, 2014 I'm very glad to see general moc comments. Thank you guys! Great work in every way, wish i can do something like that one day :-) How many bluecoats/revolutionarys are there?? Hi Chofus! There are 21 revolutionary soldiers, all of them customed with bags, hats, epaulettes and diferent minifigs heads. In fact, there isn't soldier with same face! On the courtyard you will see the Governor exiting from barraks and the Almirant ordering to a soldier that opens the main door because an exploration troop is coming.to fortress. Quote
Eurobricks Emperor Bonaparte Posted May 30, 2014 Eurobricks Emperor Posted May 30, 2014 After seeing those 4 pictures which you have shared I really want to see a lot more from this stunning fortress! This is one of the best imperial fortresses I've ever seen, love to see more of it. Quote
pretoriano Posted June 2, 2014 Author Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) Hello again! My friend and LUG colleague Celesmen has published this video about my creation. I share it with you. I hope you enjoy it and don't forget to turn up the volume! Postscript: The Wallie you see in the jungle is a competition event. Edited June 2, 2014 by pretoriano Quote
Ulric Brickenheim Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 I really love this, its pretty impressive^^ Quote
Simon_S Posted September 17, 2014 Posted September 17, 2014 Fantastic! The fort looks great, from the detailed walls to the amazing roofs, well done! Quote
TheMomiX Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) This is the reason why I joined. I absolutely loved the first time I've seen this work. Every time I discover new details is a pleasure to watch the youtube video. Beautiful I make so many compliments. Edited October 8, 2014 by TheMomiX Quote
The Undo Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Wow! This is amazing! I love the overall look of it, and it's filled with all kinds of cool details. I Especially like the roof technique and the walls. They look inpenetrable. Great work! Quote
Vicmackey80 Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 Excellet diorama..i whatch the pics from 2 hours and i find new particoular every minute! GREAT! Quote
Hartfan Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 This is fantastic.. I love this. Selling it ? :) Quote
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