MassEditor Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) Hello again! Here is my third build for the Warlords of Nocturnus challenge! A little about this MOC, I originally intended this to be a large battle scene but after some consideration I thought it looked much better with an empty, desolate vibe to it. With this build I really wanted to depict how I envisaged the Nocturnus landscape, and dozens of guys battling it out kinda took away from that. In any case, time and ambition really got the better of me on this one. I added the two towers (greatly inspired by Derfel Cadarn's) when I realized I didn't have the time to build the mountain and caves I had originally planned. I'll be the first to admit, it's not the most exciting scene (my wife, who has a way with words, said it's boring) but I just hope you guys at least note a Nocty vibe to this MOC! Ok, enough explaining, here's the MOC! Although Anfauglir has powerful forces in his disposal, he is not above going it alone to explore and survey the uncharted Darklands. He is commonly seen leaving his fortress on horseback - with only his sword and some supplies - to seek out powerful artifacts and allies. This day Anfauglir is searching one of the long forgotten passes that dot the Rakarth Mountains. Two ruined towers, decrepit and ancient, guard the pass as a testament to better times for Nocturnus. Where the pass leads Anfauglir does not know, but he is desperate to find new power for his armies. Rumors have reached Senurhem's Crater of a possible fracture in the Black Spire leadership, and no one knows how much further Nocturnus will descend into the ongoing turmoil... ruins8 by MassEditor, on Flickr (please don't mind the technic bricks, I have plans to add to this scene at some point ) Hope you enjoy! Edited June 1, 2014 by MassEditor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hyler Talliwell Posted May 31, 2014 Wow, this is a beautiful build. I love the rock work that you've done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davidbarrena Posted May 31, 2014 Wow! I agree with you in that having it to be a desolate landscape works better that a crowded landscape for this scene. (Love the first photograph, with the two towers out of focus, and your sigfig in the front. ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Infernum Posted May 31, 2014 Nah, this is anything but boring! I love this build! The sand green accents are great, and the rockwork is insane! Love the tower and swamp too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Carson Haupt- Posted May 31, 2014 I like the way the vines spill down the towers. The supports are really nice too. The only thing that bothers me is that there's a couple of really flat places on the ground. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kayne Posted June 1, 2014 So good....I am very glad you joined GoH! I am also very jealous of quickly you are cranking out these builds! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mutant Orc Posted June 1, 2014 I really like this! It looks fantastic, I would list everything I liked a lot, nut that's the whole thing so I won't! Although I will mention the fact that i find it clever and funny that you managed to sneak a crocodile head into the swamp!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxim I Posted June 1, 2014 So many things to like in this scene!! The thing I love the most is the rockwork!! The result is perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunman Posted June 1, 2014 Hey ME the frequency you pop gems like this, is like you are building 16x16 dioramas... You are a moc expert for sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragonfire Posted June 1, 2014 This is great! It captures the desolation of Nocturnus beautifully! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Vladivus Posted June 1, 2014 Whoa this is great! Definitely a great Nocty build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scaevola Posted June 1, 2014 Fine work, I do agree with you that the desolate look works well for the landscape. Superb rounds towers as well (especially the texturing, holes, and wooden frames). That tree in front however, is the best aspect of the build. I love the blackened color and the roots creeping over the rock. The twisted limbs also deliver a creepy, tortured, Nocturnain flair to the tree. As usual, excellent work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas of Tortuga Posted June 1, 2014 Really nice job! The towers look almost like the work of Derfel, and the rockwork and landscaping is quite nice. Also, you made those black trees perfectly, and I also love the main pic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HammerBro Posted June 1, 2014 Definitely nailed the desolate vibe! Great job with the holes in the towers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MKJoshA Posted June 1, 2014 Wow, the landscapes that are being built in Nocty right now are incredible. They are lucky to have you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUtilityBelt Posted June 1, 2014 The landscaping is beutifull! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MassEditor Posted June 2, 2014 Wow, this is a beautiful build. I love the rock work that you've done. Thanks a lot! Wow! I agree with you in that having it to be a desolate landscape works better that a crowded landscape for this scene. (Love the first photograph, with the two towers out of focus, and your sigfig in the front. ) Thanks David! I built this scene with that photo in mind actually. Nah, this is anything but boring! I love this build! The sand green accents are great, and the rockwork is insane! Love the tower and swamp too! Thanks Infernum! Those sand-green tiles really add a nice, subtle color difference to all that dark tan and dark bley. I like the way the vines spill down the towers. The supports are really nice too. The only thing that bothers me is that there's a couple of really flat places on the ground. Thanks Carson, I appreciate the feedback! So good....I am very glad you joined GoH! I am also very jealous of quickly you are cranking out these builds! Haha thanks Kayne but now that I feel somewhat caught up around here, I'm kinda ready for a small break! I really like this! It looks fantastic, I would list everything I liked a lot, nut that's the whole thing so I won't! Although I will mention the fact that i find it clever and funny that you managed to sneak a crocodile head into the swamp!! Thanks, glad you noticed him! So many things to like in this scene!! The thing I love the most is the rockwork!! The result is perfect! Thanks a lot! Hey ME the frequency you pop gems like this, is like you are building 16x16 dioramas... You are a moc expert for sure! Thanks Gunman, you're gonna make me blush now , that means a lot coming from an excellent builder like yourself! This is great! It captures the desolation of Nocturnus beautifully! Thanks dude! Whoa this is great! Definitely a great Nocty build! Thanks LV, I'm loving your Nocturnus builds right now! Fine work, I do agree with you that the desolate look works well for the landscape. Superb rounds towers as well (especially the texturing, holes, and wooden frames). That tree in front however, is the best aspect of the build. I love the blackened color and the roots creeping over the rock. The twisted limbs also deliver a creepy, tortured, Nocturnain flair to the tree. As usual, excellent work. Thanks a ton Scaevola! I'm glad you like the tree. It wasn't my original intention but in the finished build it certainly takes the center of attention! Really nice job! The towers look almost like the work of Derfel, and the rockwork and landscaping is quite nice. Also, you made those black trees perfectly, and I also love the main pic. Thanks! The towers are indeed based on Derfel's, the only big difference is the holes in the walls and the wooden supports for effect. It's such a great design and, most importantly considering the deadline, very quick to build! (I remember seeing Derfel's MOC using this tower design, and it alone pulled me out of the dark ages and back into LEGO ). Definitely nailed the desolate vibe! Great job with the holes in the towers! Wow, the landscapes that are being built in Nocty right now are incredible. They are lucky to have you! Thanks, but as we seen the last week there's some unbeatable talent over in Nocty, thanks to Z and Torgar. I feel like a bug among giants! The landscaping is beutifull! Gorgeous work. Thanks a ton guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady K Posted June 2, 2014 This is totally awesome! The black tree, desolate landscaping, and the rocks are all fantastic! My favorite is the towers however. I love exploring castles, especially the ruined variety! The whole MOC gives a great sense of adventure, a place worthy of a visit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe Posted June 3, 2014 Wow ME, your towers are great and a worthy focus to the composition, but the landscaping here really steals the show! I'm a huge fan of realistic landscaping with decent height changes (too often lego landscapes look too flat to me), and this is a stunner. No disrespect to your wife, but boring it most certainly is not! I'll be back to study this lovely rockwork again for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torgar Posted June 3, 2014 Awesome towers, I also love the barren landscape and the tree. You're a mocing machine! Keep it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MassEditor Posted June 3, 2014 This is totally awesome! The black tree, desolate landscaping, and the rocks are all fantastic! My favorite is the towers however. I love exploring castles, especially the ruined variety! The whole MOC gives a great sense of adventure, a place worthy of a visit. Thanks a lot! I definitely have spent more time at work daydreaming about exploring those towers than I should! Wow ME, your towers are great and a worthy focus to the composition, but the landscaping here really steals the show! I'm a huge fan of realistic landscaping with decent height changes (too often lego landscapes look too flat to me), and this is a stunner. No disrespect to your wife, but boring it most certainly is not! I'll be back to study this lovely rockwork again for sure. Thanks Gabe! The landscape was definitely my focus with this one. I've never really messed around with SNOT rockwork until my last two builds on GoH, and this time I really wanted to try some things. I think that's why I've so quickly become addicted to this forum, there is a ton of inspiration on GoH (such as yourself) which constantly drives me to build outside my usual styles. And I take no disrespect at all, I relish the times I get to point out she's wrong! Awesome towers, I also love the barren landscape and the tree. You're a mocing machine! Keep it up! Thanks man! I guess you could say I have a lot of pent up LEGO frustration! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kabel Posted June 3, 2014 wow, lots of cool stuff, great landscaping. And yes, snot rocks rock! So is this what southern Nocturnus looks like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver.Smith Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) I for one love it. I love all these MOCs lately that tell stories and depart from the traditional castle theme. I love the (anti?) heroes who are not just knights, but undead, vampires, warlocks and rogues. Keep the good work coming! Edited June 3, 2014 by Silver.Smith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
de Gothia Posted June 3, 2014 That first pic is epic! Love it!! Great work here ME! Nocturnus have really become stronger now! Your mocs are absolutley top class! Congrats to the BB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
