Bregir Posted October 22, 2016 Posted October 22, 2016 The north-western most of the Rider Islands near Cocovia are often the first sight sailors behold, and an important strategic location for both civillian and military navigation. Therefore, a small outpost has been erected on the one called "Hussar's Isle" in preparation for the construction of a large lighthouse. Upon returning from the old world, and most recently a succesful naval engagement against a Garvian privateer and a captured Eslandian treasure galleon, Cooke, now a post-captain, has decided to stop by the new outpost for an inspection on his way to Quinnsville for a long delayed meeting with the Mayor, Sir Thomas Smaugton. Lieutenant Sharpe, commander of the garrison, is now facing his first inspection on an independent command, and the prospect of a godlike creature such as the Military Governor of the Southern Isles is bringing a sweat to his brow, although the last 14 hours since the Ironsides began beating its way against the wind towards the outpost had been rigorously spent in polishing every piece of brass available. The single cannon starting its salute, and the troops lined up for parade, the inspection was becoming very real... Captain's Log, 22nd day of October, 616 AE Raised Hussar's Isle at four bells in the forenoon watch. Winds unsuitable for mooring. Took jolly-boat in for inspection. Lieutenant Sharpe capable commander and troops in good order. Clearing ground for grand lighthouse proceeding as planned. Four bells into the afternoon watch returned to HMS Ironsides. Course lain for Quinnsville. Sails spotted on northern horizon. Private signal answered correctly. Continued on prior course. Quote
Kai NRG Posted October 22, 2016 Posted October 22, 2016 Really nice tent! The texture on the path is great too, but I'm a little confused by the brown... it's too textured for wood, but why would there be dirt right there? Quote
Kwatchi Posted October 22, 2016 Posted October 22, 2016 A very nice build Bregir, and I enjoyed the story; you can really see the influence of your reading list in text (though as a post Captain, isn't he supposed to have a single epaulet... time to get the scissors out ). You did a far better job than me portraying waves an a blue base plate, and I like the field tent. Well done! Quote
Ayrlego Posted October 22, 2016 Posted October 22, 2016 A change of uniform for Cooke, nice! A good concept for an outpost and a great strategic location - I love the name as well. I've never been a big fan of brick built animals, but I have longer admired your seagulls. I think I'll be attempting one before too long! The trans clear plates for waves are simple but quiet effective. Great job and good to see Cocovia expanding. Quote
blackdeathgr Posted October 23, 2016 Posted October 23, 2016 Nice outpost! I particularly like the tent, the scrappy built battlement for the cannon and the gradual leveling of the rock. Also your take on the wavy sea is always a pleasant and fast way to do it and particularly handy for bigger scale projects (exhibition and such). What strikes me as a bit odd is indeed this dark brown at the pier and the colored building behind the cannon as i would prefer a much neutral color for military buildings. All in all, a nice innovative moc of yours! Quote
Bregir Posted October 23, 2016 Author Posted October 23, 2016 On 10/22/2016 at 6:35 PM, Kai NRG said: Really nice tent! The texture on the path is great too, but I'm a little confused by the brown... it's too textured for wood, but why would there be dirt right there? Expand Thanks Kai, glad you like it - the path was originally intended to lead further up, but I basically ran out of greys. (And forgot my initial plan as I worked through it...) The pier: Well, it was supposed to be built by placing the bricks as a foundation and then filling it with dirt, thus the brown... On 10/22/2016 at 10:23 PM, Kwatchi said: A very nice build Bregir, and I enjoyed the story; you can really see the influence of your reading list in text (though as a post Captain, isn't he supposed to have a single epaulet... time to get the scissors out ). You did a far better job than me portraying waves an a blue base plate, and I like the field tent. Well done! Expand Thanks, Kwatchi - and I try to take inspiration from where I can. And will take it as a compliment when someone catches it! And in Corrington, we only use double epaulettes. What I have done so far is using the white ones for lieutenants, and yellow ones for post captains. And as I am one of the only ones to actively portray a corlander naval officers (as far as I remember... ) I am claiming the right of definition! Glad you like the waves - I think baseplates are hard to make look nice. On 10/22/2016 at 11:25 PM, Ayrlego said: A change of uniform for Cooke, nice! A good concept for an outpost and a great strategic location - I love the name as well. I've never been a big fan of brick built animals, but I have longer admired your seagulls. I think I'll be attempting one before too long! The trans clear plates for waves are simple but quiet effective. Great job and good to see Cocovia expanding. Expand This is the (new...) dress uniform for naval officers in Corrington (I just recently decided... ) And the name - well, I was taking inspiration from the name of the island chain "The Rider Islands" And to be honest, I think those seagulls are lifted from some creator sets - but I don't have any of the lego seagulls, so these will have to do! On 10/23/2016 at 8:03 AM, blackdeathgr said: Nice outpost! I particularly like the tent, the scrappy built battlement for the cannon and the gradual leveling of the rock. Also your take on the wavy sea is always a pleasant and fast way to do it and particularly handy for bigger scale projects (exhibition and such). What strikes me as a bit odd is indeed this dark brown at the pier and the colored building behind the cannon as i would prefer a much neutral color for military buildings. All in all, a nice innovative moc of yours! Expand Thanks - see my comment to Kai about the brown. As to the building, I prefer them colourful. Glad you like the MOC The tent was to emphasize that this is a new and simple settlement, while the house is meant to be the storehouse for powder and shot, as well as a place to rest between duties. Quote
Capt Wolf Posted October 23, 2016 Posted October 23, 2016 Very nice outpost MOC! My favorite parts of the battlement with cannon and the wave effect with the clear plates. It took me a moment to realize the tent was a tent, but once I did, I liked it. Good minifig posing, and of your brick-built gulls, I like the one on the roof the best. Great piece usage for its wings! Quote
Captain Braunsfeld Posted October 23, 2016 Posted October 23, 2016 Looks good - I like the tent and the fortification! Quote
TitusV Posted October 27, 2016 Posted October 27, 2016 ery nice build, only recommendation would be to top off the dark tan with tiles to distinguish more from the rockwork (wich is great!) Quote
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