MikeyB Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) "Keep those conscripts moving, Ogl! You don’t want to be upsetting Revolword!” yelled Gramil, the Hand of Corruption captain. “I don’t like this forest! Smells of Avalonians!” he whispered to his lieutenant, Huld, who strode next to him. “And I don’t trust that Orc.” “Keep your eyes open Uyek,” Gramil shouted to the Orc leading the party. “I feel like I can’t breathe and this damn forest is closing in around me,” Gramil continued. “I don’t like it either, but with the rumors that some of the supply convoys being attacked and harassed on the main roads, we have to take these back ones to get these conscripts to the Master,” replied Huld. Gramil raised his voice, “It’s too damn quiet as well, nothing but the sound of some birds! Give me the hustle and bustle of a city any day!” The sound of a crow answered almost in reply, “Caw-caw-caw” “CAW-CAW” echoed another crow. “What was that?” asked Huld. But his only reply was the twang of bowstrings as Lord Arlindus and his Phoenix Guard heard the crow signal and sprung their trap! More photo can be seen here. As always comments and critics welcomed! Edited February 7, 2014 by MikeyB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kabel Posted January 20, 2013 oh man, this is just too great as I just build myself an ambush as well. Totally like yours though, all the foiliage, the action as well as the story. Good stuff. Btw, is this part of your challenge IV story already? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZCerberus Posted January 20, 2013 The figures look great. And I love that little custom Orc. Go Avalonia! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Infernum Posted January 21, 2013 Wow! I love it! Love that orc! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcp6d Posted January 21, 2013 Nice story telling here, and some good fig placement too! Those dark green hoods certainly are nice for you Avalonians. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rogue Angel Posted January 21, 2013 Great MOC! A great story, and an even better build. I like how road runs diagonally through the build, and the hills rise on either side. Great use of foliage, figures and shots. Excellent job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxim I Posted January 21, 2013 The thing I like the most is how you could make a story without even moving the minifigures, only just moving the camera! The Phoenix Guards are really well hidden! Only the last picture is somewhat strange as it looks like someone is about to do a "friendly-fire" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legonardo Posted January 21, 2013 sweet build mikey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted January 21, 2013 Love the dense foliage, really feels like a forest The figs and story are excellent as well, good to see a rescue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickington Posted January 21, 2013 I really like how your minifigs were setup. Nice build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeyB Posted January 21, 2013 Thanks for all the comments. oh man, this is just too great as I just build myself an ambush as well. Totally like yours though, all the foiliage, the action as well as the story. Good stuff. Btw, is this part of your challenge IV story already? Hope to see your ambush build as well soon. This build is more a prequel to the challenge VI challenge and not a direct part of the story. .... And I love that little custom Orc. Wow! I love it! Love that orc! I love him too! Was a great surprise to receive him! The thing I like the most is how you could make a story without even moving the minifigures, only just moving the camera! The Phoenix Guards are really well hidden! Only the last picture is somewhat strange as it looks like someone is about to do a "friendly-fire" I tend to think about shooting my builds like a comic book is presented. (close ups, medium shots, overalls) seems to work well especially for this build, the foliage was very finicky and I kept knocking leaves off! And it does look like he is about to shoot that guy in the back. In reality, it is just the camera angle and he is clear. I was trying to show a guy hiding behind the truck of the tree ready to pop out to take a shot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain BeerBeard Posted January 22, 2013 I'm lovin' this! You can't even see the Avalonians hiding. Keep'em coming! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxim I Posted January 22, 2013 I'm lovin' this! You can't even see the Avalonians hiding. Keep'em coming! They are experts in it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain BeerBeard Posted January 22, 2013 They are experts in it Haha. Good one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balthasar Posted January 22, 2013 Excellent dense forest look indeed! Not so easy to achieve with lego Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
de Gothia Posted January 22, 2013 Wow Mikey! That forest is so thick and good looking! Well done! The photos is just perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeyB Posted January 22, 2013 There are nine Phoenix Guardsmen hiding in the scene. You might have view the additional photos (linked at the end of the first post) to see them all though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecclesiastes Posted January 22, 2013 Love the posing of the archers and also the brickbuild roots are well build! (One minor thing, I think the path is a little bit too plain!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeyB Posted January 22, 2013 Love the posing of the archers and also the brickbuild roots are well build! (One minor thing, I think the path is a little bit too plain!) I agree with you on the path, I was going to add more after I added the figs, so I knew where to put the details on the path. then I put all the foliage on and couldn't get to the path any more! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
