cesbrick Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) Many years ago, Earth passed thru a series of climatic and environment events that led to massive changes on the atmosphere and also on the earth surface composition. Lighter-than-air gases, such as helium or hidrogen became predominant and made some landmasses detached from the ground and start free floating on the skies. Most are huge, stunning and majestic, with waterfalls, rivers and entire towns. Others are small with just one or two houses and a few families. Inhabitants had to adapt and to evolve because huge chunks of the Earth surface were now drifting and floating. These islands are usually free-floating and may be directed by the whim of their inhabitants, whilst others may be permanently anchored. Basic resources like food and drinkable water are becoming scarce. Most people have to travel on rudimentary vehicles that float with the help of balloons so they can look for supplies and other necessities. Some even anchor other small floating islands to use them as crops fields and animal farms or just because they want to increase their property. Todaidh Beag is one of those islands. Holds Triroof Manor, home of Godfrey Morgan, his wife, Bella and his 2 sons, Cyrus and Malcumus. Cyrus and Malcumus often leave the island on their balloon boat to find food and supplies. Most of the times they endure bad weather, air pirates and other dangers. But they still have to do the trips to be able to survive and help their family. So guys, this is my latest build and I think this is a new favorite of mine. Even more then my Bluewater Castle as I think this one fits much more my building style. My latest castle builds were drifting to a more vibrant and colorful style that pleases me very much and this one is no exception. It’s not a steampunk build as it does not fit the bill entirely, but I like how it turned out. Anyway, I’m big fan of floating islands literature and stories and it was about time I made a MOC on that theme. I intend, if time and life allows, to build more on these theme. This thing is huge and it was the most challenging build so far. First I made the base with all the landscape and the house, etc. It was build on a very thick and strong base with lots of plates and 16x1 bricks. Then I made an oval technic frame in the shape of an inverted pyramid (I will post a pic or two of the frame later)with a core center of 2x4 bricks were the all landscape, house, etc stands on top. Perfectly balanced :) Inspiration from Life in the sky by Vladimir Kustuchek and the round tower part was from David Hensel latest build. It has lots of small details like the balloon boat, the harpoon to anchor smaller islands and other random stuff. If you want to see lots of details and small things please take a look at all the photos. I took a bunch :) Hope you like it. PS: yes, this is a Medium Azure roof. And I love this color :) The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag 10 11 The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag 20 (2) The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag Edited July 28, 2015 by cesbrick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintobor Posted July 28, 2015 Absolutely beautiful! There's so many meticulous little details, I could spend hours looking this creation over. I particularly love the colours. Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CptMugwash Posted July 28, 2015 *Picks up jaw* Sir I take my hat off to you. The colors are so vibrant and contrast nicely with the rock belly, the roof looks like it has been peeled from the heavens and placed on to this stunning building, the whole feel of it is uplifting. Well done you deserve all the awards you'll get for this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knight_40k Posted July 28, 2015 So much color it really captures your attention. Truly amazing work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirBlake Posted July 28, 2015 Well that's one of the coolest things ever. Beautiful work! So much to love about this, it's hard to pic a favorite aspect, but if I had to, it's the little garden island connected by the bridge. Love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dosenbrot Posted July 29, 2015 Absolutely Stunning work here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Gidman Posted July 29, 2015 Definitely my new fav from you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ltfalcon Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) Wow, I've come back and looked at this 5 times today. Great color, great concept, and great work!!! Edited July 29, 2015 by Ltfalcon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Master_Data Posted July 29, 2015 This is amazing! Great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbythom Posted July 29, 2015 While you are a superb architect with great buildings as a result it is your landscaping that does the trick for me every single time. It just looks so alive. There is a balance of foilage, stuff lying around, colours and different heights that just works. I would probably pay to see a timelapse of you building one of your moc's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jorrith Posted July 29, 2015 Absolutely stunning... Love the color for the roof, it's fresh and blends nice between the background sky and the green of the foliage. Excellent work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunjetlee Posted July 29, 2015 Awesome build as always. I like the way how the trees turn out. The landscaping work is just breathtaking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cesbrick Posted July 29, 2015 Thanks a lot everybody!! While you are a superb architect with great buildings as a result it is your landscaping that does the trick for me every single time. It just looks so alive. There is a balance of foilage, stuff lying around, colours and different heights that just works. I would probably pay to see a timelapse of you building one of your moc's. Thanks! I too think that my landscapes are probably the most catchy things on my builds. And it always a pleasure to make them for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Technic Jim Posted July 29, 2015 This model is a very unique build and I love it. Your eye for detail is incredible as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BricksMcgee Posted July 29, 2015 Lovely work! I love the pine trees made with inverted palm leave parts - really effective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Back to the Brick Posted July 29, 2015 The roof and the trees are fantastic! Very nice work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palixa And The Bricks Posted July 29, 2015 Absolutely beautiful I love every detail of it, especially those lovely bright colours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thesumofallmen Posted July 29, 2015 fantastic work mate! Was curious, how much work (#hours) you'd reckon having poured into any one of your creations? Just wanted to get a sense of scale... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schreeuwwitje Posted July 29, 2015 I am going to cry in some dusty corner now.... Fantastic build! Love every part of it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wardancer Posted July 29, 2015 One of the most beautiful MOCs i have ever seen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dazz Posted July 29, 2015 This is an outstanding MOC. Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeigneurFett Posted July 29, 2015 I saw your creation this morning on Flickr, and what I first said was : "Waaah" That's incredible, amazing, gorgeous... To sum up : I love :wub: There are such many details, that I passed many time on your photos to try to discover them all ! Congratulations ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted July 29, 2015 You can be very very proud of this. It is a wonderful world in itself. I probably would have posted the airship on its own - in your world this is just a small detail. Excellent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
