Greek Fire

[MagPiesRUs]

I made this MOC a couple of months ago, but never got round to uploadiing it. Seeing RebelRock's Crown Retaliation reminded me of this MOC, and so I've finally uploaded it.

This MOC is on the Saracen siege of Acre, an important Crusader city in the Holy Lands. The MOC is based on a quote I read, but I slightly miunderstood it.

"... When the Saracens came to attack him, they threw Greek fire onto the barrier he had made; and the fire caught easily, for the Templars had put large quantity of deal planks there. And you should know that the Turks did not wait for the fire to burn itself out, but rushed upon the Templars among the scorching flames.."

Here it is:

The Knights Templar pour Greek Fire down on the Saracens (I don't believe the fire was really used in this way, more so used as flaming balls):

The Fire takes it's toll on the Saracens:

The Saracens continue to charge through the fire, while Crusaders rush to defend the gate:

A few more pictures of the chaos:

A sample of a few of the minifigs, each showing a different torso or shield (A thread on the decals is here :

Enjoy! Feedback appreciated *sweet*

Edited April 3, 2008 by Hinckley

[WarnIcarus]

What a great MOC. I think that it would look better with a more fortified wall.

I think this is the best shot in the series you listed:

[Stealth Hunter]

Great Moc!

I *wub* the Crusader figs.The burning Saracens also look cool. *y*

Edited March 20, 2008 by Stealth Hunter

[iamded]

That's a great MOC, I love the Saracen shield design too, it looks great here! I love the fire linking technique, that never gets old. Very well done.

As for the history side of things, well, I only heard of Acre from Assassin's Creed, so I won't go there. X-D

~Peace

[LuxorV]

Yet another great work and a very effective scene *y* !

And it's nice to see your Crusaders back again :-) .

LuxorV

[Minifig Lecturer]

Cool display. I like the way the arrow pack is between the torso and the legs. Rare site :)

[woody64]

great scene ...

[Bonaparte]

What a wonderful scene *wub*

And a very creative way to make greek fire!

Besides all that, you did a fine job with those crusader figs.

[Asuka]

A pretty cool work, I especially like how you captured your MFs just in motion, very well done. *y*

[WesternOutlaw]

What a great little scene. I love the way the fire poors out. Great level of detail. Equally nice are the custom shields, esp. the crusaders shied. Overall, excellent work. *y*

[MagPiesRUs]

Thanks for the feedback everyone *wub*

What a great MOC. I think that it would look better with a more fortified wall.

I think this is the best shot in the series you listed:

Thanks, though I'm not sure what you mean by fortified. More soldiers? Personally, I like this photo most:

That's a great MOC, I love the Saracen shield design too, it looks great here! I love the fire linking technique, that never gets old. Very well done.

As for the history side of things, well, I only heard of Acre from Assassin's Creed, so I won't go there. X-D

~Peace

X-D Thanks.

Yet another great work and a very effective scene *y* !

And it's nice to see your Crusaders back again :-) .

LuxorV

Thank you, Luxor. I'm planning on making a few more soon.

Once again, thanks :-)

[zouave]

Very nice. I get how you misunderstood the quote.