Alcarin Posted June 25, 2013 (edited) So Finally I took a little and made my first cration from LEGO. Its named Travelers Rest. Act 1 ''After hours of returning home from deserting the Mad Kings scouting squad this seasoned scout is longing for his wife in peaceful far away land. He took his rest beneath a large and strong tree to give him shelter, while he has his last meal, before having to hunt again'' Any criticism welcomed! Edited June 27, 2013 by Alcarin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Settle Posted June 25, 2013 Nice MOC! I like the different colours in the tree, and the vegetation is good, but maybe add a few more flowers round the front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karlson Posted June 25, 2013 That African Grey Parrot perching above is going to steal the traveler's drumstick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wedge09 Posted June 25, 2013 Nice small vignette :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dvsntt Posted June 25, 2013 very nice scene captured in Lego. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odidoma Posted June 25, 2013 Nice moc, I also like the different color in the three, and great story behind it, well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NiL_FisK_Urd Posted June 25, 2013 I really like the tree, it looks very good. I think you should add some brown 1x3 plates as firewood beneath the fire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alcarin Posted June 26, 2013 Thanks for all ideas and additions... I will surely remember them for my next small MOC (or big ones) I will expand the story of this scout and hopefully he will read his beloved wife some day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted June 26, 2013 Excellent tree and the rounded green plates work well as the base Great vignette Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alcarin Posted June 26, 2013 Excellent tree and the rounded green plates work well as the base Great vignette Thanks... I will make alot more MOCs in the following months (when I get more time) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monsinjor Posted June 26, 2013 Great buid Alcarin. I love the tree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blakstone Posted June 26, 2013 Good build. I enjoyed the mix of green and olive leaves. The red leaves seemed a bit out of place for me. I look forward to seeing your future MOCs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alcarin Posted June 27, 2013 Good build. I enjoyed the mix of green and olive leaves. The red leaves seemed a bit out of place for me. I look forward to seeing your future MOCs. Yeah at the moment of building that I ran out of green leaves.... :P I got plenty more now though :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alcarin Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) I am continuing story of the deserting scout! Act 2 '' After 2 days of exhausting walks, the deserted scout of Mad Kings army decided to abandon his armor that protected him. He also lost his map with directions to his home, since Mad King announced a reward for anyone who brings a head from any enlisted soldier that deserted. After nearly a day without food and water, when his mouth became endlessly dry and his tongue became sticky, he finally got some luck and found a whole barrel of fresh water that someone must've forgotten there, or was in hurry and left it who would've known?. '' Edited June 27, 2013 by Alcarin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Only Sinner Posted June 27, 2013 These are pretty good MOCs! The first tree especially, and might I add the guy looks a little like Ned Flanders with that moustache and those yellow muscles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeanFS Posted June 27, 2013 Very Cute MOCs, I like the first one better. The fire could be made with a brown clip of the same type - but in this case it looks like ashes & embers, so its still nice. What set is that map from? I try to collect the different lego 'documents' for library/archive/etc scenes, and I don't recognize that one! The tress & foliage are great in both MOCs. Dont forget that Foliage can be made out of many different elements, and even many different colors! You can even use colors like black, yellow and red if you have the right elements and context. Maybe putting black round plates under the leaves on the inside of the tree could provide shading that makes it appear more dense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alcarin Posted June 27, 2013 What set is that map from? I try to collect the different lego 'documents' for library/archive/etc scenes, and I don't recognize that one! This map has to be from some set from Johnny Thunder adventure theme/line I am 99.9% sure i got my map from this set. http://www.1000steine.com/brickset/images/1271-1.jpg As for your ideas/criticism... Yeah Ill improve on the campfire stuff. As for Foilage etc. I am currently running low on about 3000 pieces alltogether so i am currently rather limited to such small creations like the above, but I have stuff for your foilage proposal so Ill use it and try it out next MOC. Keep the ideas and critics coming it will help me big time in future. thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TenorPenny Posted June 27, 2013 It's a nice little scene. The fire would be better if it was like the one in the new Lone Ranger set, but the mix of colours in the tree is well done..! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legopast Posted June 27, 2013 Love the tree in the first photo , great mix of colours I also like the toad-stools and the bottle the details are what count! Brilliant for a first moc! ~Keep Bricking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
