Bonaparte Posted January 26, 2013 After years of building ships I finally started building my fortress. I'm getting inspiration from the Eldorado fortress (my #1 LEGO set) so I've called the project "Eldorado 2013 XXL". Here are some WIP pictures: Oh, and it's all modular for easy transportation: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir E Fullner Posted January 27, 2013 (edited) Good start. But, will it hold up to the great Redcoat army? Edited January 27, 2013 by efullner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grimmbeard Posted January 27, 2013 Looks great so far . I don't see any problems with holding up the redcoats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickington Posted January 27, 2013 Looking good! Can't wait to see the finished product! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bonaparte Posted February 2, 2013 Thanks for the nice comments! I haven't decided yet if this will be a bluecoat or redcoat fortress Here's an update: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackar Posted February 2, 2013 Wow! That looks impressive and massive. Will you add a kind of dungeon under it or is it just a rock? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grimmbeard Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) Looks great! I can't wait for the final product! Edited February 2, 2013 by Grimmbeard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brig. Brick Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) great project with a wonder progressive results! keep showing! I haven't decided yet if this will be a bluecoat or redcoat fortress you, me, green hair commmander red hat knows.... Eldorado is blue! Edited February 2, 2013 by Brig. Brick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MstrOfPppts Posted February 2, 2013 Wow this is a great project. Can't wait to see it finished. I haven't decided yet if this will be a bluecoat or redcoat fortress How about we say, whoever wins the tournament Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob De Quatre Posted February 3, 2013 Looks promising Did you considered allowing the island to split open so you can add an interior inside the rock base like a cellar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bonaparte Posted February 4, 2013 Will you add a kind of dungeon under it or is it just a rock? Did you considered allowing the island to split open so you can add an interior inside the rock base like a cellar? I might add that in a phase 2. For now I'll finish it without as the fortress needs to be ready for an upcoming event. So time is limited Thanks everyone for your nice feedback Here are some updated pics showing the latest progress of the fortress: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebeus I Posted February 4, 2013 Very nice, that gatehouse looks great, I love seeing the brick printed panel used properly . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fraunces Posted February 4, 2013 It's gettin' better and better! I can't wait to see the end result, Bet ehh maybe the rocjs shoud be more 'one' rock like no big light or dark grey parts That's my feeback, keep going! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Admiral Croissant Posted February 4, 2013 Looking good I like the cable mechanism and the classical look! It's also nice how some plants climb on the rocks like some sort of ivy. Do the two minifigs on top of the building represent certain people? I'm asking because the fleshie catches your attention. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grimmbeard Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) Nice! The walls and crane look great! Can't wait for more! This'll be Edited February 4, 2013 by Grimmbeard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted February 8, 2013 This is looking great so far! Love the crane and the steps onto the tower. Buildings are certainly something else then ships I've come to learn. Perhaps some slopes over the rocks can break the ''burpy'' look a bit and I would advise to use some different sorts of plantation on the rocks like the grasses. These also come in different shades of green which might further add to the realism. You could also make a small cave in the rocks with water seeping through. Lastly, tiling off the wall edges might look nice. I can't wait to see it at our event, good luck on the build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midnight Posted February 8, 2013 That is looking great. I like how you designed that little crane. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Brick Wright Posted February 9, 2013 This is looking terrific! It has an amazing classical felling to it The gatehouse is specially well-built. My only suggestion so far would be to add a bit more of detail in the rock work, such as plants and so, but you are probably planning to deal with that later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watchman Posted February 9, 2013 Great work, faithful to the original, but 100 times better already. Looking forward to updates, and further tweaks to make this awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trent Posted February 9, 2013 This is awesome; particularly your last update. Eldorado is one of my all time favourite Lego sets, so I can't wait to see what your beefed up version ends up looking like. So far, it looks excellent! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Porkchop Posted February 9, 2013 This is amazing!!! It is a perfect update for Eldorado Fortress. I even like the use of BURPS for the rock face which isn't something that I'm normally a fan of. Can't wait to see this finished. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tazmaniac Posted February 9, 2013 Looks promising, only a couple of things I'd suggest, the rock base I'd add some slopes and cheese just to help it flow and it might help the transition between the different rock colours. The second would be to use some traverse bricks with dark red tiles to break up the white walls and add to the classic feel with more modern techniques. I'm looking forward to updates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artifex Posted February 10, 2013 Awesome! Now that's a great upgrade of an all-time fave set! :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skipper Posted February 10, 2013 Really cool project--I love 'upgrades' of classic sets! To my eye the gatehouse should be a bit taller (seeing as its the tallest part in the original set), or the whole fortress might end up looking a bit flat. Also, I think you should build the holes in the walls just a bit higher so that cannons can fit through them. But otherwise it looks awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kez Posted February 10, 2013 This is looking great, have you considered building a set of gallows (although I wouldn't know how to build one) great job anyway and I'll look forward to seeing the finished product Share this post Link to post Share on other sites