WesternOutlaw Posted November 22, 2009 REVISED IMAGE: This time our Civil War adventure will lead down the tracks to an Artillery Transport wagon. Not sure if I should post in Train Tech, I opted for the History Forum since it is a Wild West MOC: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Blackmoor Posted November 22, 2009 This is quite a nice one TheBrickster! Wild West trains have my interest, and I hope there might be a small chance you expand this train. Though, I'm not too fond of the red in the wagon, I think brown or black will look better. But weren't cannons transported in parts? That way they could carry much more cannons with them and they were less fragile during the trip. I think it would be nice to place some cartwheels and gunbarrels plus some other needs like ammunion and cleaning rods instead of 2 complete cannons. Again, nice job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Cam Posted November 22, 2009 You are surely the master of creating new themed sets. This falls in line perfectly with the rest of your creations. Excellent job. Is the rebel flag a sticker or photoshopped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legostein Posted November 22, 2009 Hello! You could easily have your own section in the LEGO® catalogue. You really have got the knack of what an official set would look like. Another great addition to your growing theme collection! Cheers, ~ Christopher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WesternOutlaw Posted November 23, 2009 Thanks for the feedback guys. Though, I'm not too fond of the red in the wagon, I think brown or black will look better. I had initially used a black base later changing it to the red. I thought red went well with Fort Legoredo, as well as my Confederate Hideout. But weren't cannons transported in parts? That way they could carry much more cannons with them and they were less fragile during the trip.I think it would be nice to place some cartwheels and gunbarrels plus some other needs like ammunion and cleaning rods instead of 2 complete cannons. Interestingly, I had considered, but was really looking for two cannons set at the same angle - like the old HO train wagons transporting different types of cargo (tractors, pipes, engines, etc.) Is the rebel flag a sticker or photoshopped. Actually photo-edited for the picture, but here's the real deal, which I just completed. I call them "Confederate Bricks": You could easily have your own section in the LEGO® catalogue. You really have got the knack of what an official set would look like. Thank you Christopher. That's a really nice compliment. The great feedback inspires me to continue building. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANT Posted November 23, 2009 Really nice as usual! Your boxes are also very well-designed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zouave Posted November 23, 2009 Really nice job Brickster. The wagon looks great. Its a bit innacurate since there was little railway out west at the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commodore Hornbricker Posted November 23, 2009 Awesome! When do we get to see the Union sets? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Posted November 23, 2009 Very simple (meant in a good way) MOC, with - as always - an official set-like appeal. If TLG ever was to release a new Western theme, they'd probably get enough inspiration from your MOCs (the same goes for the Western sets designed by Brick Miner some years ago). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klaus-Dieter Posted November 23, 2009 That's a great Western MOC, TheBrickster! I really it! It looks absolutely realistic! Although I fear that as an official set it woudn't sell that good it would be a great addition to a CS subtheme. The tan-black-red colors fit very well. Very well done! Klaus-Dieter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WesternOutlaw Posted November 24, 2009 I wasn't real pleased with that first image, so I retook one at an angle. Custom decal is now pictured: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted November 24, 2009 Now let's get those dam Yankie's ! Great MOC, TheBrickster. I don't mind the base of the flat bed being red, it's very the south of dixie ! Is there an amno/gunpower wagon in the mix somewhere ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zorro Posted November 25, 2009 This set would really sell well if released I think, having two cannon plus two soldiers and of course the wagon itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CommanderFox Posted November 26, 2009 Really well done with this TheBrickster! The colour scheme is Nice! I love your custom decals! You should do more of these and include them in future MOCs! Nicely made aswell! CommanderFox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
