CapOnBOBS Posted December 4, 2022 The entrepreneurs of the Le Bellan Shipping and Freight (LBSF) Trading Company had immediately identified the war in New Haven for what it was... obviously tragic, wasteful, and horrific. But at the same time, if the horrors of war were in fact to be visited upon New Haven, certainly they had a patriotic duty to make sure the Soldiers and Sailors of the combined force would not lack for supplies and a little profit for the LBSF would place the loyal merchants of Oleon in an even better position to support the Crown's forces in the future. With this, they quickly moved to buy large plots of land in Fort Arltrees, the bustling Oleon's center in New Haven, and established a wheat plantation to provide that most vital of grains to the Armies. Just in time for the first full harvest of grain to come in, the LBSF has completed a mill. A steep little knoll adjacent to the plantation was the obvious high ground for a wind powered mill. Though the horses don't waiver, many farmers sweat the steep banks and winding muddy road up to the mill. Certainly, LBSF benefits from owning multiple steps in the production line, but this large artisan structure serves small holdings farms in the region as well. Buying wheat from local farmers and selling flour. Marge is the brains of the operation. Locals joke that by the time you break off the conversation with Marge, your wheat is processed and your flour is ready to pick up. Quite the opposite, the other half of this odd couple is the stoic Homer. Rarely heard to utter a single word, he remains focused on feeding the mill and keeping his equipment in perfect working order. Lucrative government contracts to feed Armies on the march have already turned large profits on this most unfortunate of circumstances in New Haven. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff of Clubs Posted December 4, 2022 Awesome! I was starting to think on how well this beauty would fit with the farm, then I scrolled down! Fantastic work as always, cap! Glad you're back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOD Posted December 4, 2022 This is a very beautiful and well built windmill. I like that it's on a hill and the horse-drawn carriage goes up. I am pleased that the LBSF Wheat Farm is being expanded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Wolf Posted December 4, 2022 Cool windmill! The flags added to the ship rigging pieces work really well for the windmill sails. And kudos for showing the interior millstone. Nicely done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwatchi Posted December 5, 2022 This is war profiteering, I say! A lovely MOC too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ross Fisher Posted December 5, 2022 Lovely concept, and very appropriate. Don't keep us reliant on outside food production. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LM71Blackbird Posted December 7, 2022 The windmill is superb, but the top down view of the whole farm with the barns and fields is really nice. You get the feel that this is just a piece of a much larger plantation. Great to see a windmill as well. Not many have been built in the Brick Seas! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
