eldiano Posted May 14, 2021 I always felt underwhelmed combining both sets of 2015 Pirates wave, I ordered triple the amount of bricks in both sets and came up with this extended and longer fort. I tried keeping it in design as both Lego made sets but at the end of the day we have a prison and a treasure room. I only managed to assemble the walls and exterior but I need to furnish the interior for more day to day Imperial Activities, at first I only made 2 towers but felt the walkway was just empty so I added a third tower in the middle. Tell me what ya’ll think, In my honest opinion the Pirates will have a hard time getting the treasure and saving their pirates going forward. I make this with the intention of my kids playing it and portable so they can take it anywhere, basically I try to mimic how their sets would have looked like. I like making things as symmetrical as possible Different layouts: The soldiers fort! Let me know what I could improve upon and what would work best with this set! Thank you so much for time and patience!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Sassy Posted May 14, 2021 Oh no! I don't think that Redbeard knows what he's rowing into. Clearly Lego should've made more of the fort sections in 2015 but didn't. Well, that's why we have you to improve upon lack of sturdy defences. Good job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted May 14, 2021 4 hours ago, eldiano said: I always felt underwhelmed combining both sets of 2015 Pirates wave. Aye, I felt underwhelmed by the soldier sets of 2015... but combining them doesn't help that much either. Soldier's Outpost looks too squat and chunky, while Soldier's Fort looks too flimsy. Not that Saber Island was a sturdier structure, it just had a better arrangement of elements... everything looks more "organised". The base plate and palm tree also contributes to rounding out the design and makes the overall set look more substantial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eldiano Posted May 14, 2021 9 hours ago, Jack Sassy said: Oh no! I don't think that Redbeard knows what he's rowing into. Clearly Lego should've made more of the fort sections in 2015 but didn't. Well, that's why we have you to improve upon lack of sturdy defences. Good job. Redbeard was determined to get the treasure!!! Hahaha You are right they needed more defences all that treasure could call out to more pirates ready to plunder the imperial treasury! 6 hours ago, Mister Phes said: Aye, I felt underwhelmed by the soldier sets of 2015... but combining them doesn't help that much either. Soldier's Outpost looks too squat and chunky, while Soldier's Fort looks too flimsy. Not that Saber Island was a sturdier structure, it just had a better arrangement of elements... everything looks more "organised". The base plate and palm tree also contributes to rounding out the design and makes the overall set look more substantial. We really don’t know how good we had it back then!!! I kinda of liked the soldier’s outpost, it might be chubby but that tower design stuck with me I guess, it’s a bricked out red and white design similar to the old sets but with a bigger window! I guess I used that inspiration for the rest of the MOD, the Imperial guards needed a hang out since there’s too many of them haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PxChris Posted May 14, 2021 12 hours ago, Mister Phes said: Aye, I felt underwhelmed by the soldier sets of 2015... but combining them doesn't help that much either. Soldier's Outpost looks too squat and chunky, while Soldier's Fort looks too flimsy. Not that Saber Island was a sturdier structure, it just had a better arrangement of elements... everything looks more "organised". The base plate and palm tree also contributes to rounding out the design and makes the overall set look more substantial. I keep trying to tell my son that when it comes to LEGO (most especially LEGO Pirates, Space, and Castle), older is almost always better... but he thinks I'm crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cousarmy0001 Posted May 15, 2021 It's like Lego Libertalia! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted May 15, 2021 9 hours ago, PxChris said: I keep trying to tell my son that when it comes to LEGO (most especially LEGO Pirates, Space, and Castle), older is almost always better... but he thinks I'm crazy. Well, let's not argue with him. How old is he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jan kusters Posted May 16, 2021 I think your extended fortress set looks very impressive, it would make a pretty great background for a bit of sea with some ships anchored. They only thing slightly bothering me is the repetitiveness of the towers; They are so very much the same. Playing a bit with the placement of the dark red 'brick-parts' might overcome that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoertebricker Posted May 16, 2021 1 hour ago, jan kusters said: I think your extended fortress set looks very impressive, it would make a pretty great background for a bit of sea with some ships anchored. They only thing slightly bothering me is the repetitiveness of the towers; They are so very much the same. Playing a bit with the placement of the dark red 'brick-parts' might overcome that. I think I agree on that, or instead of colours I would change the very symetrical "main building" in a way that its more asymmetrical. Otherwise good use of the parts which came with that set wave! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PxChris Posted May 17, 2021 On 5/14/2021 at 10:27 PM, Mister Phes said: Well, let's not argue with him. How old is he? 17! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted May 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, PxChris said: 17! 17!!! I thought you'd say 7! By age 17 he should have had the epiphany classic themes are best! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PxChris Posted May 17, 2021 4 hours ago, Mister Phes said: 17!!! I thought you'd say 7! By age 17 he should have had the epiphany classic themes are best! One would think... especially with me as a dad. But, sometimes children just want to be rebellious! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickander Brickumnus Posted May 17, 2021 5 hours ago, PxChris said: 17! 54 minutes ago, PxChris said: One would think... especially with me as a dad. But, sometimes children just want to be rebellious! Don't worry... it's the rebellious phase. By the time he's 25, he'll see "The Light" and understand the beauty of the older sets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eldiano Posted May 19, 2021 On 5/17/2021 at 4:16 PM, Brickander Brickumnus said: Don't worry... it's the rebellious phase. By the time he's 25, he'll see "The Light" and understand the beauty of the older sets. I saw the light when I was 12 lolol. Looking back at some old catalogs is astonishing how many smaller sets I had but back then they felt huge. I wish Lego would re issue older sets the way they are not do remakes or reimagined versions for once, they could literally make bank on the older sets granted some molds don’t exist but my understanding is they literally have a museum and store every single LEGO set ever made so was the problem lolol Castle, Pirates and Space please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickander Brickumnus Posted May 19, 2021 (edited) On 5/19/2021 at 4:30 AM, eldiano said: Looking back at some old catalogs is astonishing how many smaller sets I had but back then they felt huge. I feel exactly the same! On 5/19/2021 at 4:30 AM, eldiano said: I wish Lego would re issue older sets the way they are not do remakes or reimagined versions for once, they could literally make bank on the older sets granted some molds don’t exist but my understanding is they literally have a museum and store every single LEGO set ever made so was the problem lolol Castle, Pirates and Space please! That would be awesome! For most parts that molds do not exist, they can be easily replaced by combination of existing bricks. Edited May 22, 2021 by Brickander Brickumnus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eldiano Posted May 22, 2021 On 5/16/2021 at 10:18 AM, jan kusters said: I think your extended fortress set looks very impressive, it would make a pretty great background for a bit of sea with some ships anchored. They only thing slightly bothering me is the repetitiveness of the towers; They are so very much the same. Playing a bit with the placement of the dark red 'brick-parts' might overcome that. Thank you so much, since I have no original plans I will change the towers completely, I just was not sure what I wanted to do other than to extend the pier with a mini fort or base, now that you mention it they do look repetitive, now I understand why both original sets have different styles!! On 5/16/2021 at 12:05 PM, Stoertebricker said: I think I agree on that, or instead of colours I would change the very symetrical "main building" in a way that its more asymmetrical. Otherwise good use of the parts which came with that set wave! Thank you! I used Pick and brick and went to town with their brick selection to make something out of both sets!!! On 5/19/2021 at 6:42 AM, Brickander Brickumnus said: I feel exactly the same! That would be awesome! For most the parts that molds do not exist, they can be easily replaced by combination of existing bricks. I feel that all they need to do is open the sets in their museum and bam they can create molds all of a sudden hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronMarshal1805 Posted May 29, 2021 Incredible! Really clever use of the 2015 Imperial sets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eldiano Posted May 31, 2021 On 5/28/2021 at 10:50 PM, IronMarshal1805 said: Incredible! Really clever use of the 2015 Imperial sets. Thank you so much!!! It’s my only motivation considering is really the latest we have gotten in regards to anything Imperial since 2015!!! It was the only reason I did it, like Stoertebricker pointed, after doing more research and studying up imperial manuals going back to the 1990’s I never realized that lego sets were never Symmetrical, they always went for an Asymmetrical design so now I am getting more ideas to change up the second floor or divvy up the main building for storage. I placed a Lego Bricks and PIeces order for interior decoration mainly inspired by the Lego Kingdoms Joust and sets on what would be perfect for the weapons storage and rooms!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eldiano Posted June 10, 2021 On 5/16/2021 at 12:05 PM, Stoertebricker said: I think I agree on that, or instead of colours I would change the very symetrical "main building" in a way that its more asymmetrical. Otherwise good use of the parts which came with that set wave! I redesigned the main build, do you think this is a better or worse improvement? I tried making one room larger and then realized the second floor would look unbalanced so I made it a hang out for the imperial army So far I have a “cathedral” inspired room for letters Mini Armory with supplies room Governors room Imperial hangout I beat myself down a lot and always seek improvement but I personally feel the second floor roof is not working, don’t know if it’s too big or if I should just shrink the room completely and change the roof: Please Help: Imperial armory Governors office Signal room Rec area Orange beard still has no idea what he was rowing into haha 😢 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jan kusters Posted June 10, 2021 I think the redesigned main building looks more interesting than the original. I like the different rooms a lot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eldiano Posted June 11, 2021 17 hours ago, jan kusters said: I think the redesigned main building looks more interesting than the original. I like the different rooms a lot! Thank you so much! I’m beginning to love it now!! I see everything in an asymmetrical type of way with lego sets I have never noticed before because of that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeoBrick Posted June 11, 2021 Nice interior designs there, Eldiano. At this rate, you need to make it so the floors can be separated, like with the modulars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eldiano Posted June 14, 2021 On 6/11/2021 at 5:07 PM, GeoBrick said: Nice interior designs there, Eldiano. At this rate, you need to make it so the floors can be separated, like with the modulars. I will take inspiration from the Harry Potter designs and make this happen, thank you and I will, you are right it was hard to re arrange some pieces already haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eldiano Posted June 19, 2021 On 6/10/2021 at 3:36 PM, jan kusters said: I think the redesigned main building looks more interesting than the original. I like the different rooms a lot! Check this out, i didn’t like that build but I made another one: Tried making the bottom stick out more and didn’t like that build because it was unstable and broke off easily, I was making things too complex so I settled for this final design and I like it, simple and yet to the point, I was aiming for something grandiose when I realized I wanted simplicity. This the entire MOD that will fit in with 70412 and 70410, with this defense the pirates stood no chance!!! Weapon racks everywhere, a planning room for the governor and a lookout meant for cannon defenses. The MOD in it’s entirety! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jan kusters Posted June 20, 2021 Ha, getting better with every rebuild! I like the now fully asymmetrical shape of it all. I recognize the 'aiming for grandiose while wanting something simple' problem! I also always start out way too ambitious, and gradually have to tone things down in several rebuilds. I think it is a bit of an internet problem; one sees all those fantastic builds, and 'I want that!. And That! And that should be in my build too...' It makes it harder to stay close to what you really want. By now my own little fortress is taking shape as well, I should make a post about it too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
