slopemodified Posted February 26, 2011 I created this ocean wave recently and would like some feedback on it. I was inspired by I Scream Clone's wonderful "Life's A Beach" scene with the very nice collectible minifigs. I'm guessing this topic belongs in town, because of the diving sets and seaside MOCs I've seen in this theme. If it perhaps belongs somewhere else, let me know. So anyway, this involved a lot of repetitive building in a pattern. Ocean wave 1 As you can see, the wave is composed of 1x1 round bricks and 1x2 plates, and curves into the tube shape. Ocean wave 2 I would like to improve the look of the water at the base of the wave. Do you have any ideas? Ocean wave 3 I think the design has great potential for other creations. Thank you for looking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregorovich Posted February 26, 2011 Excellent wave! I really love the technique you used to create the wave, it looks really great. Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Trelawney Posted February 26, 2011 Haha, This is a fantastic MOC! I just love that wave effect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted February 26, 2011 Nice wave. Would some curve bow bricks work for the base? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starwarsfanatic Posted February 26, 2011 A good MOC, if a little random. I like the building techniques. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LAKAbricks Posted February 26, 2011 Interesting technique to make the wave/shape. Might also be used for other things. If you could put some transparent bricks, it might give a more "water feeling" to the wave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-zenn Posted February 26, 2011 wow, it looks like the real deal. Do you build it curved, or do you curve it afterwards by bending it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CptMugwash Posted February 26, 2011 That is certainly a very effective technique, well done. Imagine a tidal wave that would be an awesome moc, I'm not being insensitive or anything I just think in lego this would be awesome, imagine boats caught in the wave half way up, bits of harbour churned up and buildings partially submerged. How did you connect it to the baseplate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted February 26, 2011 This is absolutely insane! You're a genius! I like the way you can change the wave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legostein Posted February 27, 2011 Hello! Great movements caught in a bricked scene! The jumping dolphin is a nice addition as well. Cheers, ~ Christopher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XimenaPaulina Posted February 27, 2011 That's a very nice ocean wave scene slopemodified, an interesting take on ISC's original brickbuilt wave and still having your unique flavor to it. Good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slopemodified Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) Thank you for all of your comments! I feel that this creation was truly inspired! I will be getting more parts and intend to build new versions! Nice wave. Would some curve bow bricks work for the base? Do you mean this part? In what way would you position them? Will have to see about finding some. Interesting technique to make the wave/shape. Might also be used for other things. If you could put some transparent bricks, it might give a more "water feeling" to the wave. YES! Transparent colours! I am getting those parts in and will build a wave just in trans-dark blue or trans-light blue! wow, it looks like the real deal. Do you build it curved, or do you curve it afterwards by bending it? I did build it curved at first, but the structure is flexible, so it can be curved any time! That is certainly a very effective technique, well done. Imagine a tidal wave that would be an awesome moc, I'm not being insensitive or anything I just think in lego this would be awesome, imagine boats caught in the wave half way up, bits of harbour churned up and buildings partially submerged. How did you connect it to the baseplate? Tidal wave? I'm also thinking of building a tsunami! But your idea sounds great! Like a scene from "Deep Impact" "Day After Tomorrow" or "The Perfect Storm" Edited February 27, 2011 by slopemodified Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted February 27, 2011 Dude, that is one COOL wave ! Excellent piece of designing there 'slopemodified' and keep on surfing ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slopemodified Posted February 27, 2011 (snip) How did you connect it to the baseplate? Instead of 1x1 rounds at the base, I used the back of headlight bricks to connect it to the baseplate. If there are any alternatives to this, I'd love to hear about it and experiment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted February 28, 2011 I was thinking more like these. Strange, Pick A Brick calls them brick bow. Perron calls them slope brick curved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tabris Posted February 28, 2011 Very nice effect. Great idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeon Posted February 28, 2011 This is a great MOC, I like it :) However, since you were asking for comments: If i were you, I'd build the white bricks randomly scattered INTO the wave, and I'd attach a smaller wave to the left to give the wave a more jagged/folding feel. However, It's great this way too, it has some stilized (lego) feel to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverface Posted March 2, 2011 Very nice! How did you make that wave? Good work! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slopemodified Posted March 3, 2011 I was thinking more like these. Strange, Pick A Brick calls them brick bow. Perron calls them slope brick curved. Ah yes, I see what you mean with that part. I could mix it up with the other ones to give it a... undulating look. Thanks for that! This is a great MOC, I like it :) However, since you were asking for comments: If i were you, I'd build the white bricks randomly scattered INTO the wave, and I'd attach a smaller wave to the left to give the wave a more jagged/folding feel. However, It's great this way too, it has some stilized (lego) feel to it. Yes, I will try scattering white bricks into it. I would like to widen it, so hopefully I can have waves of different sizes. Thank you for your comment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slayer666 Posted March 8, 2011 Wow cool model. I might have to copy it and make one myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
