CapOnBOBS Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) Along the Breshaun waterfront in Le Bellan, the sprawling Beauchamp Shipyard has become a recognizable landmark. With the opening of twin blast furnaces to produce their own steel, the yard is now even more unmistakable to approaching ships. The latest "Large Factory" rounds out the initial frontage that Admiral Beauchamp had purchased for his grand vision. This latest segment expands pre-existing dock space and ship slips out into the harbor while also building up a rocky bar to park the new smelting operation. Never one to claim a humble nature, Retired Admiral Girard Beauchamp adorned the retaining wall facing the harbor with a massive family crest, no doubt celebrating his son, Edward, finally earning the family the noble title Girard had risked life, and lost limb, to gain. Despite the massive size of the yard, the activity and spendthrift use of space creates a small feel. You have to take a step back... And walk around the grounds... To truly get a sense... Of the actual size... Though the functions of the various structures change, there is consistency in the architecture that pulls the various pieces together into the Admiral's favorite of his many economic engines. Despite peace, the threat of war, the long under appreciated menace of the Loti, keeps the shipyard operating at max capacity. Necessitating the double barreled blast furnaces, commonly referred to as, "The Twins" in the yard. Bellow operators, shielded from the heat, keep jets of air firing into the crucibles through a complex pulley system. Up above, the raw materials, coal, iron ore, and sulphur, are carted up and layered into the molten slurry. Down below and on the opposite side, valves allow the pure steel to be poured out in a glowing orange goo into preset ingot molds. Once cool enough to stop glowing, but still hot enough that they would set a wooden table ablaze, they get a quick bath to temper the steel and are placed on polished stone cooling tables until hot, but not painful, to the touch before being placed in racks to await the blacksmiths. The flames leaping from the top of the chimneys provide an eerie glow as the sun sets and work continues to keep up with demand. NOTE1: This may be the last build needed to upgrade Breshaun into the Grand City that is most rightfully ought to be @Ayrlego. NOTE2: This has taken me over a year. Stats: 19,626 digital lego bricks, "Can be yours through Bricklink apparently for $11,639.96 except a number of bricks don't actually exist. 165 studs wide (1.3 M), by 93 studs long (.75 M), 60 studs high (.5 M). Would weigh 22.7 KG. It is my favorite. Edited October 23, 2021 by CapOnBOBS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOD Posted October 23, 2021 Spectacular! Every single construction phase was interesting and beautiful. The complete diorama is superb! So many interesting details. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted October 23, 2021 1 hour ago, CapOnBOBS said: It is my favorite It has become my favorite too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas Waagenaar Posted October 23, 2021 Wow, this looks amazing! Whenever you think it can't get any bigger, it becomes bigger! Can't wait to see the "final" result in 5 years or so ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LM71Blackbird Posted October 24, 2021 As with all your builds, nothing short of spectacular! Great details spread through out and very pleasing to the eye. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwatchi Posted October 24, 2021 Hot damn! Nicely done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted October 25, 2021 So big, so full of details. Super impressive, love the consistent style between buildings as the layouts and purposes change. The twin furnaces also stand out, great stuff! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mesabi Posted October 26, 2021 Excellent build, and amazing attention to detail. I can hear your computer fan from here though. I love the blast furnaces, they seem quite accurate. The variation in the roof shingling really makes it pop, and just the scale is amazing. Great job getting Breshaun to a grand city! (And you didn't do it by pumping out low quality builds and gaming the EGS system as Darnok and I did some time ago ) All in all, it's quite an accomplishment, as Breshaun is only the 2nd one in the game. All in All, Excellent! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CapOnBOBS Posted October 26, 2021 Thanks for all the kind words shipmates. 3 hours ago, Mesabi said: I can hear your computer fan from here though. Yeah.... for real... the poor thing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
