Gideon Posted February 27, 2014 The Arkbri river flows through a large part of Historica, from the mountains of Mitgardia all the way down to Kaliphlin and is navigable along most of its course. From Barqa and Queenscross, river boats regularly travel all the way up to southern-central Mitgardia. While whale oil is commonly for lighting in Mitgardia, refined Kaliphlin naphtha is highly prized for it's bright light and almost no smoke or smell. The ability to use this light to read long after dark is one of the reasons for the great knowledge of the Kaliphlin scholars. In return for the Kaliphlin naphtha, Mitgardian timber is brought down river to the great cities of the south. As the timber can float by itself, a large number of logs can be attached to each river boat. As this boat is unloading at a small trading post along the river, more fresh timber is pulled out of the woods. By providing this blessing of light to the people of the north, the traders of Kaliphlin are doing a great humanitarian effort at the same time as they are making an excellent profit providing Kaliphlin with high-quality Mitgardian timber. UoP credits claimed: Shipping by sea/water (Trade and Law) Logging (Agriculture and Zoology) Oceanside or river scene (Geography) Snow and ice (Landscape design) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerhand Posted February 27, 2014 The bottom of the logs are genius! And I love how you made underwater visible. That tree is great too, one of the better evergreen-type trees I've seen. Cool build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gideon Posted February 27, 2014 The bottom of the logs are genius! And I love how you made underwater visible. That tree is great too, one of the better evergreen-type trees I've seen. Cool build! Thanks! After the boat, the tree was the part I spent the most time on in this build as the top was very hard to look good. I tried two different amounts of palm leafs at the end, which one do you think looked better? I liked the one with the extra leaves a bit more when building as it filled in the holes but I ended up removing those again at the end of my photography session because it made the upper part of the tree to wide... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
de Gothia Posted February 27, 2014 Just excellent Gideon! The underwater part is a nice touch!! Love that tree as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kabel Posted February 27, 2014 that river bed has got to be one of the best representations of landscape I've ever seen! So great! And yeah, thanks for the Humanitarian effort ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunman Posted February 27, 2014 Beautiful underwater landscape... Great idea! great job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted February 27, 2014 Great job, especially with the snowy riverbank! Also got to love the underwater section! That tree is fantastic too, though I think I like the one with less leaves better. +1 DoH as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gedren_y Posted February 27, 2014 Well done. UoP DoH +1 for all credits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkaForHire Posted February 28, 2014 I am busy trying to figure out how that held together with no support on the water..... wow. +2 for all!!!! haha. er... +1 but, really good job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narbilu Posted February 28, 2014 Wow, I really love the boat... a typical Mitgardian feeling to the scene Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qiadris Posted February 28, 2014 Excellent work. especially... well, everything, since I was gonna say especially the underwater, the boat, the tree and the ice :D I agree that the "left" tree looks too big on the top. +1 to all claims Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted February 28, 2014 Lovely build, as always. The water/underwater landscape are brilliant and I like how you made the transition to the snowy banks with SNOT bricks The logs also look great and the river boat is fantastic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HammerBro Posted February 28, 2014 Shockingly amazing! The snow texturing is quite superb and the boat design looks great, not to mention the aspect of seeing below the waterline! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MKJoshA Posted February 28, 2014 I am busy trying to figure out how that held together with no support on the water..... wow. I have the same question. How? This is amazing all around. Building perfection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garmadon Posted February 28, 2014 Great build, excellent job with the river boat, snow and tree I agree about the top of the tree; great use of the bush there The underwater part was another great idea, especially the boat's bottom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monsinjor Posted February 28, 2014 Wow, it is beautiful. Everything is already mentioned above. Great work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gideon Posted March 4, 2014 Thanks! Glad you all liked the same version of the tree I ended up liking better as well I am busy trying to figure out how that held together with no support on the water..... wow. I have the same question. How? It is two rows of 8x8 trans-medium blue plates, held together by the plates forming the underside of the boat (and getting some extra support from the part above the water as well) and the 1x2 trans-light blue tiles. The row of 8x8 plates at the back is attached to the shoreline, and the forward pillars of the dock is providing the support needed for the water to stay up (although I added temporary support when I moved it to my living room to photograph it, as the water tended to flex a bit). I have an idea for another MOC using this water surface technique, but then I will probably add some more support as that surface will be a bit bigger and higher above the seabed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Architect Posted March 8, 2014 I love the underwater view! That tree and the snow are nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robuko Posted March 8, 2014 Beautiful job Gideon! The tree, the water and the snow are all superb. The under water is a great touch. +1 all UoP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torgar Posted March 8, 2014 Great job on the underwater part, and I love the tree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gideon Posted March 10, 2014 Thanks! By the sound of the comments, I should probably have claimed UoP credit for 'Underwater' Well, fortunately I've got another idea which should quailify. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cara Posted May 7, 2014 This is a wonderful build. I love all the details. I was drawn in by the timber sunk into the snow and the snow lightsabers on the top. The snow banks and really nicely done. I like the tree, and the horse drawing the log, the ship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas of Tortuga Posted May 13, 2014 Really nice shaping and landscaping on the barge! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
