greg3 Posted June 9, 2012 Posted June 9, 2012 (edited) Hi I've always thought that a Prehistoric/Stone Age theme would be pretty cool so I'm working on my own!! Called "Tribes". This is my first MOC for the series, a stone age dugout fishing boat for the River Tribe (I thought I could come up with different tribes, each based around a particular environment; river, cave, ice). I tried to make it the sort of set that TLG might actually bring out... (I hope I've posted this in the right place!). The whole set (boat, fisherman, river bank and crocodile) The boat (I tried to copy the shape of a stone age dugout boat I found online... not sure about the bow but I think it looks OK) It also should be brown but I couldn't find the right parts in that colour so settled on black. The fisherman can use his spear and net to catch dinner! But look out for the croc!! Alternative design for the bow of the boat.... the carved face of a river god to protect our brave fisherman on his adventures!! (need to find some of those new 1x1 round tiles in white for the eyes) Thanks for looking, any comments are more than welcome... I'm currently working on a house for the fisherman and his family!! Edited June 11, 2012 by greg3 Quote
jed_barabrian Posted June 9, 2012 Posted June 9, 2012 Very nice! A good theme idea too, I could see Lego going with a various tribes similar to what you said. Quote
Vindicare Posted June 9, 2012 Posted June 9, 2012 First off, exellent use of CMF hippie hair. The whole 'set' is nice and well thought. The little boat is a neat build. Great job. Quote
Jareth Posted June 10, 2012 Posted June 10, 2012 I would be very likelly to buy this set/theme. I'm looking forward to other creations by you. Have you thought about posting it cuusoo? Quote
greg3 Posted June 11, 2012 Author Posted June 11, 2012 I would be very likelly to buy this set/theme. I'm looking forward to other creations by you. Have you thought about posting it cuusoo? Thanks for all the comments. Re: CUUSOO... I've only just discovered the that site but once I have a few more "sets" I might just give it a try. Should have the River Tribe family house done this week ( just waiting for parts!) Cheers Quote
JackJonespaw Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 Nice idea for a theme! I like your use of the hippie hair, and the boat is great, too! Quote
greg3 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Posted June 12, 2012 My next "Tribes" set.... a house for a River Tribe family. (apologies for the lighting in the pics.. still need to tweak a few bits but they give a good idea of the build) Overview of the house - built on stilts in a quiet part of the river... Simple wooden shelter with a roof of palm leaves... Rear view Removable roof for easy access. Inside you can see the sleeping area of fresh branches (for comfort and insulation) and storage basket. Large hearth/fire provides warmth, light and the ability to cook the family's food... Coracle allows the young boy to practice some of the skills he'll need to become a skilled fisherman... Just like dad... The family Comments always welcome... Thanks for looking (more Tribes "sets" coming soon! (hopefully!!) Quote
Ardelon Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 Interesting idea, and well executed. Looking forward to more. The dad seems a bit too clean-shaven for a stone age guy, though! Quote
Tim_AZ Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 This is a very creative and open ended idea. I would love to see Lego do a series of these sets. Quote
Bilbo Baggins Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 I think it would be a great theme. You really have some ideas. Quote
Mitch Monsoon Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 is it just me but the hippy hair is just perfect :D Quote
If You Build It Posted June 16, 2012 Posted June 16, 2012 I'd like to see a cave set for your theme. I tried my hand at one once, but it could still use some work. Quote
greg3 Posted June 17, 2012 Author Posted June 17, 2012 I'd like to see a cave set for your theme. I tried my hand at one once, but it could still use some work. A "Cave Tribe" is planned and their cave is beginning to take shape.... However, the next tribe is going to be a Temple Tribe (the tribe responsible for building stone circles and other structures) Here's a sneak preview of their first set (still need to work on the minifigs and a few other bits) Thanks for looking (as always comments are more than welcome) Cheers Quote
Lordofdragonss Posted June 17, 2012 Posted June 17, 2012 I would tottaly buy it! I always wanted a Caveman theme in Lego and your ideas are really great, the boat- even if black looks nice! Aliens vs Cavemans theme, we know we all want it :D Quote
Huntleyfx Posted June 17, 2012 Posted June 17, 2012 I really like this theme, and could definitely see something coming from it. Quote
Captain Settle Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 Seems almost like a real theme. The set's you've been building look great. Quote
greg3 Posted July 1, 2012 Author Posted July 1, 2012 Thanks... I've been busy with work over the last few weeks but I've got round to finishing the latest set (previewed a couple of weeks ago) The Temple Tribe are the masters of moving and building stone structures (a sort of stone age construction crew!). Here is their basic stone moving method... a sledge hauled on a wooden track way. The guy at the back uses a lever to help get the sledge going. They're stronger than they look!! The sledge The "team" (I imagined the guy in the cape to be the boss.. the other 2 are just hired muscle... I did consider using a cow instead (and pretend it's an ox but I didn't have one - might have to get onto Bricklink!) The next "set" will be a "stone circle building site" and we'll find out what they do with the stone blocks once they've moved them!! As always thanks for looking and all comments are welcome Cheers Quote
roamingstop Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 I think you have come up with a great concept, and executed the ideas very well. My only question would be towards adding more colour. We know in the stone age colour was possible (red hand prints etc), and this would certainly help some of the builds. A dark blue-stone to match the inner henge for example. The river hut looks good - but have you seen some of the bronze age huts recreated in Swizterland or Scotland? There daub / adobe is used, allowing the walls to have a more tan colour with brown logs etc. Quote
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