PeroTheLegoman Posted June 22, 2015 (edited) Hello everybody, I 'll try to present myself as a classic lego sets fan by using this not that hugely modified El Dorado classic pirates set. The goal was to keep much of the charm of the classic sets and creating the atmosphere of those old style lego catalouges. Hope you 'll like it guys :) This is it, a small port town with its pier, tavern, fort, small mansion and a beach with gold digging pirates: A few close-ups And another shot with my redention of the anchored Caribbean Clipper in the forefront Please do give me suggestions and comments since I'm new at this! Edited June 22, 2015 by PeroTheLegoman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbythom Posted June 22, 2015 A really nice build! It does indeed remind one of the lego catalogues of ye olde days! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted June 22, 2015 Fine build. Buildings are in the "good old style" - and the "real" water is a great addition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Dee Posted June 22, 2015 New at this? I sure couldn't tell! That's a lovely diorama and it includes just about everything. The modified El Dorado looks more adventurous than most and the other buildings fit in seamlessly. The water really makes the whole scene look nice versus boats riding atop plain blue baseplates. The Clipper looks a little better too - pity it doesn't have more sails. And of course treasure-seeking pirates are a good feature. Some people will say the CMF Swashbuckler is out of place, but I think they should be used in this type of setting. Overall this is excellent and it looks like a fun project! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deraven Posted June 22, 2015 Very nice! You've nailed the look you were going for- I could see myself pining for that setup while looking at a 1989 Lego catalog! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Wellington Posted June 22, 2015 Wow! A very classic feel, but I wouldn't believe for one second that you're new at this. A natural talent, very, very good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeroTheLegoman Posted June 23, 2015 Thank you people. Well have been a quiet observer and a fan of the eurobricks for about a year, so I had some visual expirience but am really a newbie in actually building all of this. Am still working on the caribbean clipper and also am planning on modifying the 6271 imperial flagship I've got in my collection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthias Posted June 23, 2015 Really great classic MOC.How much blue "waterbricks" have you used? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeroTheLegoman Posted June 23, 2015 It's a whole shelf 2meters x 0.5meters in dimension that I've placed my pirate sets on. So I 've calculated that I would need around 2,500 translucente round plates per 32x32 baseplate area of the sea. So in total it turned out to be somewhere around 20,000. Some parts are quite thick (2 bricks tall), and some are really thin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staslegomaster Posted June 23, 2015 I like your detailed creation and classic pirates - most of all. You seem to have been collecting LEGO for a really long time. Your set is rare now and any real LEGO fan wish to have it. I'm a new member and don't know how to upload MOC-s. Every time I try to log in to my folder to upload MOC in Brickshelf, I see "log in faild" I have 21 posts now - minimum is 10! What's to be done?And is it possible to upload here without Flickr or Brickshelf? Thanks a lot. Keep on creating - your set is just super. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted June 23, 2015 I'm a new member and don't know how to upload MOC-s. Every time I try to log in to my folder to upload MOC in Brickshelf, I see "log in faild" I have 21 posts now - minimum is 10! What's to be done?And is it possible to upload here without Flickr or Brickshelf? Thanks a lot. K Linking pictures from Flickr or Brickshelf is the method of choice. This is not a site to upload pictures to. Maybe you want to check the FAQ regarding posting Posting tips and etiquette There you will find more guidance on posting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jreacher Posted June 23, 2015 PeroTheLegoman!!!! Its great to see you here! You will know me as.... (RobertsLego) from instagram! This is a great forum! Looking forward to more of your stuff! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeroTheLegoman Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) Hey Robert, really nice to see you here :) I like your detailed creation and classic pirates - most of all. You seem to have been collecting LEGO for a really long time. Your set is rare now and any real LEGO fan wish to have it. Thank you, but most of my collection was acquired not so long ago really. Edited June 23, 2015 by PeroTheLegoman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chofus Posted June 24, 2015 Nice creation, it has classic pirate feel! (Samo tako nastavi! Pozdrav) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Back to the Brick Posted June 26, 2015 Don't know what to say more, except that it looks great and I want to play it. I love classic pirates. Keep up the good work Pero! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plaid Beard Posted June 26, 2015 This is a wonderful little scene. I love the way you captured the classic feel but put your own twists in it. Your water is excellent, and I'm a big fan of how you made the little scene of the pirates digging treasure. Well done, and thank you for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeroTheLegoman Posted June 29, 2015 Thank you guys. Currently working on upgrading the imperial flagship 6271, so I'll post the progress. @chofus pozz :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capn Frank Posted June 30, 2015 Again, I love the classic feel of your creation. Your basic windows at the dock fit in nicely with the small building. I don't know if you're able to arrange the buildings and cannons so that both cannons have a clear shot to the sea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeroTheLegoman Posted June 30, 2015 That actually bothered me. And am planning to move the higher gun somewhere where it will have a clear shot :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeroTheLegoman Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) https://instagram.co..../p/5PGlMLTadv/ I've changed it a bit, adding a chappel and moving the cannons (the upper one was finnaly moved to the piers) Edited July 17, 2015 by PeroTheLegoman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeroTheLegoman Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) Here is a little update to my redention of the El Dorado City-port-fort :D Edited August 1, 2015 by PeroTheLegoman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
