BenA Posted September 10, 2023 (edited) Pippin is trying to explain that they're lost but Merry's not listening - he's just found a biscuit in his pocket! Just playing around with a few ideas ahead of a much bigger moc I'm planning. This is one is a test of a waterfall/stream technique I wanted to try. I got hold of about 30 this part and figured it might make a decent flowing water effect. But in the end it was a lot more difficult than I anticipated because there's not much back/forward rotation in the clips. I ended up with quite a few 'illegal' connections, although I think they could be designed out with a bit of planning. I quite like the end result - I think I got some of the flowing movement I was after, although I next time I'm going to try adding some tan/dark tan under the water pieces to simulate the stream bed. Hopefully it will help emphasise the effect more. Anyway, hope you enjoy the pics - comments/suggestions welcome! Edit: Thanks for the frontpage! Edited October 16, 2023 by BenA Added thanks for frontpage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hikouki Posted September 11, 2023 Nice work! Love the water effect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feuer Zug Posted September 11, 2023 Interesting way to create the water. I might add a dab of trans-light blue in to give it some contrast. Otherwise, gorgeous work with the scenery. The tree trunk is ingenious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenA Posted September 11, 2023 13 hours ago, hikouki said: Nice work! Love the water effect! 1 hour ago, Feuer Zug said: Interesting way to create the water. I might add a dab of trans-light blue in to give it some contrast. Otherwise, gorgeous work with the scenery. The tree trunk is ingenious. Thanks both! And yep, good idea about adding some blue for contrast - might give that a go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoAUT Posted September 11, 2023 Holy shit, this is phenomenal! Probably the best waterfall I have ever seen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BardDandelion Posted September 12, 2023 Waterfall technique is superb! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenA Posted September 12, 2023 15 hours ago, LegoAUT said: Holy shit, this is phenomenal! Probably the best waterfall I have ever seen! Haha, thanks. There are some amazing ones out there so that's high praise indeed! 1 hour ago, BardDandelion said: Waterfall technique is superb! Thanks! I think it can be improved - I had a play around last night and added some tan underneath a section of the water to simulate the stream bed. You can see it on the bottom left of the waterfall in the pic below. I think it also helps the water stand out more, although it might be too bright now! I've got some dark tan parts on order so will see if that hits the sweet spot... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtooker Posted September 12, 2023 Lovely job on the water in the water fall! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted October 16, 2023 Beautiful diorama! The waterfall is incredible! I also really like the plant with all those vines! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeptemLego Posted October 29, 2023 Wow I love the tree! The way the roots are arranged is superb! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yperio_Bricks Posted October 29, 2023 The water really looks spectacular! So lively and natural! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
