Ayrlego Posted August 29, 2020 Sugar production is quite well established in Port Raleigh; however, it remains a small scale affair with many small plantations. Here workers extract sugar crystals from sugar syrup by boiling. The syrup; which has been extracted from the cane by crushing in a mill, is transported to the first basin from barrels. It is then boiled down and the first load of sugar crystals are removed. The remaining syrup; now much thicker, is then boiled down again in the second basin. Again sugar crystals are removed from this second batch and again the remaining syrup is then boiled down a third time in the last basin. Again sugar crystals are removed and the remaining dark and viscous syrup, known as blackstrap molasses, is drained into barrels. Even this by product is valuable, and it is transported to distilleries that produce a type of rum from it. Some even clam blackstrap molasses has healing properties, and it can be sold as is. A GoC build for task 6 "Sweet, Sweet Corrington" which requires a scene from the Corlander sugar industry. The build is loosely based on the below 18 century engraving. Will be licensed as a factory for Port Raleigh. Spoiler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Count Vroskri Posted August 29, 2020 Again for you this is a very nice build with a great style and lots of clever techniques to ensure a fantastic overall look. Another wonderful piece from you. I am sure I speak for everyone in the Bobs forum when I say we all aspire to create beautiful land based builds as well as you. Brilliant work, well done! Count Vroski Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted August 29, 2020 (edited) Although I am not overly sold on the sugarcane plants (I really don't know any other credible technique/piece for their stem though - maybe a 4L bar but then it would be too simple and somewhat ugly), I really like the whole process being depicted and the base elevation is as always gorgeous. Plus, this fine establishment can one day produce material for LEGO plants*... you never know... *possibly with a warning explicitly stating that will possibly disindegrate in 5-6 years or not to be handled in ambient temperatures over 40 degrees - I am just a mechanical engineer, not a chemical one so I really don't know Edited August 29, 2020 by blackdeathgr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted August 29, 2020 Useful description of the production process and beautiful realization! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khorne Posted August 29, 2020 So clean, as always! Your builds never disappoint. I love the use of the sideways studs on the terrain here. It literally elevates the build for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodi Posted August 29, 2020 Very nice build, the base looks really good, and I also like your depiction of the sugar extraction process. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mesabi Posted August 30, 2020 Excellent build @Ayrlego, clean and neat as always. I'm not a huge fan of the brown vents being used for the roofing, I think red jumper plates would have captured the look of the shingles a bit better, but that's just me. Overall, great build though, and look forward to your next one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted September 1, 2020 This build is fairly simple, but still a pleasure to behold. I love how you did the pillars especially. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henning M. Posted September 2, 2020 Very nice build. But where did you get the tan flower stems? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ayrlego Posted September 2, 2020 7 hours ago, Henning M. said: Very nice build. But where did you get the tan flower stems? They are from a third party vendor called Altbricks, who it seems are unfortunately closed at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fraunces Posted September 3, 2020 18 hours ago, Ayrlego said: They are from a third party vendor called Altbricks, who it seems are unfortunately closed at the moment. Ah-ha the mistery of why this build seems to be so unnaturally good! You're a cheater! Lovely one once again Ayrlego Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marcoe14 Posted September 29, 2020 Nice and clean Build. I love how you created sugar cane plants Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
