mrcp6d Posted August 2, 2013 Two Norsemen introduce a couple Mitgardians to the clans' traditional summer Ice Haddock fishing activities off the Isles of Solitude. Ice Haddock serves as a protein staple in most Mitgardians' diets--fresh in the summer and salted or cold smoked in the winter--and as a major trade item with Avalonian and Kaliphlinite merchants. The Norsemen did not, however share that Ice Haddock makes excellent bait for luring in Western Sea Serpents... I've had this idea since CCCX and the MOC has been in work in some stage or another since probably April, but I finally was able to knock it out over the past few weeks. This is my first try a multi-level build, brick-built boat and a big honkin' monster. Let me know what you guys think, C&C appreciated! Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcp6d/sets/72157634901095499/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike S Posted August 2, 2013 Great MOC! Love the boat and monster and great way to show under the water as well as above! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Settle Posted August 2, 2013 Looks fantastic! I love the monster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bkrosell Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) I love how you put space between the water and the ground to show the serpent like creature coming out from under the water Edited August 2, 2013 by Bkrosell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightstalker Posted August 2, 2013 I really like the sea monster! It's one of the few mythical beasts I've seen in MOC's lately. Nice work :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcp6d Posted August 3, 2013 Thanks guys! The sea serpent and I have a love/hate relationship, it was really fun to figure out how to build but a royal pain to pose (and keep it in one spot). You get a real lesson in physics with the weight of the beast trying its hardest to break the friction forces and submit to gravity.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted August 3, 2013 Wow Incredible build, the multi level approach adds a unique aspect to the build and the boat and sea serpent are superb The use of wedge plates for the hull works really well and I don't recall seeing that design before. The waves convey a great sense of motion and the icebergs and rock formations are excellent Very glad to have you in Mitgardia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcp6d Posted August 3, 2013 Thanks SK! I can't claim the hull design, but I also can't remember where to point the credit to... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legonardo Posted August 3, 2013 Nice approach to sea monster attack, its rare we see good multi level ocean MOCs keep up the good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esurient Posted August 3, 2013 Great MOC! Love how you portrayed the serpent coming from underneath the sea to attack the boat! Like how you built your boat as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wedge09 Posted August 3, 2013 Really nice work :thumbup: You capture the feeling of the action very well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcp6d Posted August 3, 2013 Thanks all! This one certainly expanded my comfort zone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kabel Posted August 3, 2013 Mitgardia is really doing it these days. Sure hope we can keep as many of the good builders we've so far collected up in the North. That said, awesome moc, dude! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garmadon Posted August 4, 2013 Great build, mrcp6d, that ship is great! The sea-monster is also superb, and the under water part is a nice detail Hope to see some more build from you soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Infernum Posted August 4, 2013 Wow! Love the Sea Serpent, water, and underwater section! The boat is also amazing! Great work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecclesiastes Posted August 4, 2013 That boat! And the sea serpent looks very good to, overall an excellent scene. Only thing about your first photo is, it almost seems like the serpent is attacking from land too me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcp6d Posted August 4, 2013 Thanks guys! Book II is going to be fun with most of us staying in the Great Guild of the North! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kermit Posted August 4, 2013 Nice boat design and the icebergs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gideon Posted August 4, 2013 I simply love the Norse atmosphere you are conveying here! Great work especially with the water/ice surroundings and the (SNOTed) clinker boat which looks fabulous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted August 5, 2013 Excellent job! Great serpent and very nice way to do the boat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
runmymouth Posted August 5, 2013 I love the water effects being raised and the boat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcp6d Posted August 7, 2013 A big thank you to you Kaliphlinites! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
de Gothia Posted August 8, 2013 Wow! This is just outstanding! Love the serpent! The boat design is so nice!! Great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcp6d Posted November 8, 2013 I'd like DoH credits in: Hydrology - waves, underwater Agriculture & Zoology - brick-built animals Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
