Hindenburg Posted April 20, 2015 Hello guys, here you have my first moc: As it is my first moc,and I don't have a lot of bricks,I hope that it will be increased soon... Here another picture with a Carribean Clipper (wich I swaped for 20 pokemon cards ): Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azog Posted April 20, 2015 I love how simple this is great job!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Dee Posted April 21, 2015 I hope I'm wrong, but I suspect that you won't get many replies because the project is somewhat simple. I think that's a shame. We all have to start somewhere, right? For a first project this is pretty good. You have a good solid layout, which is half the challenge of building, and we all understand if you don't have a huge collection of parts to pick from. The colors may look more "castle" than "pirates" to some viewers but I must say I like the use of the different greys in Pirates-theme builds. The vegetation is a good start too; adding a palm tree to the mix would help tremendously if you have or can get the pieces. I won't give you a lot of building tips because you can find plenty of inspiration from the forum as a whole. But I must comment on the minifigs: some of the men look out of place (again, understandable for the previously given reasons) and the overall design would benefit from a more consistent approach. The slope-dress female figs are probably out of place on this fort/outpost as well, but I'm delighted to see someone using them! They don't get much exposure here in the Pirates forum even though several of them (especially the Castle theme figs) work well for this time period. Is that the Arwen torso and printed slope below the cannon? The princess and peasant woman are nice touches as well. They would all fit a trading post of some type. Again, this is pretty good for a first attempt. I just hope some of our fellow members will give you some meaningful input. Back in late January and early February James Wellington posted 2 small builds that garnered exactly one reply (I was still lurking at the time and couldn't say anything). When someone goes to the trouble to create, photograph and post something the least we (a friendly community) can do is acknowledge its existence and then hopefully offer some constructive feedback. It has to be discouraging to receive so few replies, but I think some members scan the forums looking for large reply numbers because it usually indicates high interest, which generally increases according to the quality of the build. There's nothing inherently wrong with this, but it isn't difficult to offer a few words. In summary, I wouldn't give you any awards for this but it is a good begining. Keep on building! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Brickboot Posted April 21, 2015 Excellent for a first moc and you're lucky to have the Caribbean Clipper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hindenburg Posted April 21, 2015 Thank you a lot for your answers!! As you understood Captain Dee,I used my castle bricks to build this fort,I don't have any white ones... Maybe we can imagine it is a fort in the north,next to Canada (so there aren't palm trees)? I will try to improve this fort in a few days,I am not at home now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kinggregus Posted April 21, 2015 Tower - Check Canon - Check Prison - Check Heavy Walls - Check Treasure - Check This fort has it all! Please continue on MOCing and you'll discover new techniques that will improve what you want to create. If it is only a question of Bricks, you can always go on to Bricklink. There are some amazing French sellers over there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleJohn Posted April 21, 2015 Fantastic first MOC! I really like how you incorporated the panels and the minfig action is great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kermit Posted April 22, 2015 I like how you were able to fit so much into such a small scale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
banshee3 Posted April 22, 2015 solid effort. I've always had a hard time doing forts and bases. for one, the more you enclose it to make a fortification, the worse the photography gets. Also, you've got an awful case of the dusties it looks like. In the past I've used fresh paint brush or a soft bristle toothbrush to brush that mess away. Keep it up. looks like you have enough panels to build up-up-up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hindenburg Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) solid effort. I've always had a hard time doing forts and bases. for one, the more you enclose it to make a fortification, the worse the photography gets. Also, you've got an awful case of the dusties it looks like. In the past I've used fresh paint brush or a soft bristle toothbrush to brush that mess away. Keep it up. looks like you have enough panels to build up-up-up Thank you for this great idea,I will try it (I promise)!! And I am really greatfull for all your answers on this topic Edited April 22, 2015 by Hindenburg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balbo Posted April 22, 2015 Very nice work! I really like the posing of the minifigures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Dee Posted April 24, 2015 Well, there's been a decent conversation here after all. Should I be eating my (tricorne) hat about now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted April 24, 2015 As it is my first moc,and I don't have a lot of bricks,I hope that it will be increased soon... Very good first effort! It's a very "Classic-Castle" of the 80's type structure. What are your plans for expansion? Get some of the new pirate sets, old pirate sets, or buy some spare parts? Here another picture with a Carribean Clipper (wich I swaped for 20 pokemon cards ): That be a fine exchange indeed! Got any more friends willing to do business like that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hindenburg Posted April 24, 2015 Very good first effort! It's a very "Classic-Castle" of the 80's type structure. What are your plans for expansion? Get some of the new pirate sets, old pirate sets, or buy some spare parts? That be a fine exchange indeed! Got any more friends willing to do business like that? I recently bought 8 old bluecoats,and I will try to get more pieces soon! The friend who gave me this carribean clipper had no other pirate sets,so... I promise I contact you if someone tells me about a pirate shif to give away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted April 24, 2015 Fine first MOC - and I am happy to see that you got so many replies Brick on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plaid Beard Posted April 26, 2015 Tower - Check Canon - Check Prison - Check Heavy Walls - Check Treasure - Check This fort has it all! I could not have said it better than this. Your little fort has some great playability, and it will stop a cannon shot, so what else would one need? Well done, thank you for sharing, and keep building! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hindenburg Posted April 26, 2015 Fine first MOC - and I am happy to see that you got so many replies Brick on! I am glad to see that so many people answered to this topic!! Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
