JanetVanD Posted February 11, 2016 Hello all, For my latest MOC I wanted to build something totally different from what I'd built before; both to confront new challenges and to avoid comparisons. (not to mention a serious depletion in bricks in a lot of key colours after my last build hugely limited my colour selection!) So this is my LEGO rendition of the Fortress of Solitude, based on its depiction in the original Superman movies. For anyone not too familiar with superhero lore, the Fortress of Solitude was created with a shard from the Planet Krypton and hidden in the remote Arctic.It's Superman's home-away-from-home. The model used 18,684 pieces, took 160 hours to build and was completed last week. To see more of this model and my other models, go to: Janet VanD's Gallery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sander1992 Posted February 11, 2016 Wooh That looks huge. Great built! The landscape looks good and the contrast between the fortress and landscape looks good. The best part is that the fortress is entirely transparent. The lighting is nice as well. Great built! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N_Cat Posted February 11, 2016 That's... amazingly impressive! It looks just like the films, and I like the minifigure posing as well. My only criticism? Not enough photos! If you have the opportunity to take any more pictures, (especially of details or structural work, and at a higher resolution), I hope you take it! By the way, your other models are also spectacular. I especially liked the tiny skyline, decrepit temple, and theatre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strangely Posted February 11, 2016 That's impressive. I love how textured the landscape looks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CF Mitch Posted February 11, 2016 Whoah! This looks absolutely awesome! You've depicted the crystal pillars criss-crossing eachother perfectly, in my opinion The landscape on the foreground looks amazing as well. Truly, a terrific job! Regards, Mitch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JanetVanD Posted February 11, 2016 Thanks! By the way, you can get more photos by clicking on the Superman folder icon on the gallery page. (scroll down a bit and you'll see it!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N_Cat Posted February 11, 2016 Cool, found the additional pictures. I found myself especially admiring the river and riverbank. That thing looks amazing! One of the most realistic bodies of water I've ever seen in Lego. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exetrius Posted February 11, 2016 Magnificent work! One of the best ice- and snowscapes I have ever seen and the crystal fortress itself is superb as well! Amazing job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CF Mitch Posted February 11, 2016 Thanks! By the way, you can get more photos by clicking on the Superman folder icon on the gallery page. (scroll down a bit and you'll see it!) Found 'em, thanks! Even more awesomeness. I agree with N_Cat, the river branching off around the small island is superb. It looks great in the gallery's last picture, with the snow hills in the background. Also, the lighting offers beautiful effects Regards, Mitch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carebear Posted February 13, 2016 Just Amazing!!!!!!!! Greetings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
x105Black Posted February 13, 2016 I'm not generally a huge fan of DC or Superman, but I have to admit that this is really very nice! I love the landscaping, the river really adds a lot to the scene. Also, the transparency is perfect for this project. The lighting looks wonderful, too. I also like the smaller details, like the cave and Zod. Great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoPercyJ Posted February 13, 2016 Wow! That looks amazing! Nice work on the fortress, and the way you did the snow was sweet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg3 Posted February 13, 2016 That looks amazing!!! The fortress is great but it's the snowy scenery that really makes the scene look perfect!!! Excellent stuff!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JanetVanD Posted February 14, 2016 Thanks for all the positive feedback, it's very much appreciated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueberryWaffles Posted February 15, 2016 Stunning MOC! It looks beautiful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chookdude Posted February 15, 2016 this is absolutely amazing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasper44 Posted February 16, 2016 Great job! This is magnificent work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jared Posted February 16, 2016 Wow, was not expecting this beauty!! Nicely done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xon67 Posted February 18, 2016 Wow! Great crystal structures, landscaping, shading in the water, lighting, and the figures tell a story as well. Great MOC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Only Sinner Posted February 18, 2016 Wow, this is spectacular! I like how you used bits of color where others might have only made a pure white landscape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steph 104th Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) This is amazing, the fortress itself is fantastic. The landscape is brilliant and the water looks great. Edited February 19, 2016 by Steph 104th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KlodsBrik Posted February 19, 2016 I had the opportunity to see this fantastic build today at the LEGOWorld Copenhagen event in Bella Centeret. And its absolutely just as stunning, even more, seeing it with ones own eyes ! Absolutely gorgeous build. Oh and thanks for the chat, nice meeting you irl ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retro Posted July 15, 2019 Sorry for the necro-bump, but I saw this in the flesh at Brick Féile in...wherever it was...on Saturday and it's incredibly impressive! Loved the Plant Monster attack model too, especially The Flash's speed lines. How do you keep these models intact for years without a) needing the pieces for something else and b) getting them overwhelmed with dust! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
