Davidbarrena Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) My first MOC for GoH (in fact, my first MOC ever ), and my first entry for Age of Mitgardia. I have very few white pieces (almost all used in the MOC), but I felt that my first Mitgardia entry had to be a snowy one, so this is what I got. It was the worst winter in several years, and for the miller, the worst of his life. The two horses he owned had died because of the cold, and the town was dependent on him being able of doing his work. The solution was desperate, but his years as a hunter gave him the skills. He captured two wolfs, and chained them to the mill, hoping it could work. It did. Hope you like it. Comments and feedback are (very) welcome. Saludos, D. Edited May 19, 2014 by Davidbarrena Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gedren_y Posted May 19, 2014 This reminds me of one of my favorite Arnold Schwarzenegger movies. Just turn the snow to sand and replace the wolves with Conan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted May 19, 2014 Very good first MOC, and a nice start to the mill phases The millstone set up works nicely and I like the story Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scaevola Posted May 20, 2014 Nice work, I like the milling machine. I like the snow-scaping with the slopes, but it would look better if more of the studs were covered. Good start and keep up the good work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wat Tambor Posted May 20, 2014 For your first MOC this creation looks excellent! Great idea to use wolves to run the millstone, the snowscape is also quite nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davidbarrena Posted May 20, 2014 Thanks everybody for your comments! For your first MOC this creation looks excellent! Great idea to use wolves to run the millstone, the snowscape is also quite nice. To be honest, I don't have any horse yet, so I used what I had, and the story came later Nice work, I like the milling machine. I like the snow-scaping with the slopes, but it would look better if more of the studs were covered. Good start and keep up the good work Thanks for the advice. I'll add white tiles to the "basics" shopping list (already including, among others: grey bricks, blue&transparent pieces for water...and horses) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcp6d Posted May 21, 2014 I can dig it. Nice first MOC, looking forward to seeing more from you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DungeonsAndFlagons Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) Nice build, especially for your first MOC. I don't fancy the chances of the dude with the stick if things get nasty though. I would probably give him a more serious weapon and a whip as well. Edited May 21, 2014 by DungeonsAndFlagons Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davidbarrena Posted May 21, 2014 Nice build, especially for your first MOC. I don't fancy the chances of the dude with the stick if things get nasty though. I would probably give him a more serious weapon and a whip as well. I thought in using a spear, but he is a true Mitgardian!, so he only needs a stick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DungeonsAndFlagons Posted May 21, 2014 I thought in using a spear, but he is a true Mitgardian!, so he only needs a stick Wielding the ol' wolf beater. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emilstorm Posted May 21, 2014 Really nice warg-mill I very much enjoy these kinds of scenes with a little bit of "everyday life". You came up with a very nice design for the mill, and i like the way you did the snowy terrain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HammerBro Posted May 21, 2014 Nice build! The landsacpe is great and I love the fig with two capes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MassEditor Posted May 21, 2014 Clever idea David, that's a neat looking mill stone! The snow looks awesome but as mentioned above hiding some of those studs would definitely give it a smoother look. Other than that, great job sir for your first MOC! Just make sure you bring more than just a stick if you happen to enter Nocturnus however. We eat wolves for brunch, usually with a slice of cantaloupe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gideon Posted May 22, 2014 Innovative design! This is a great example that working with the bricks available may spawn new ideas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunman Posted May 22, 2014 Nice AoM entry Saludos! (I will have to order some white pieces too sometime xd... ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon_S Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) Great work David! That definitely looks better than my first MOC. I really want to see your 50th MOC if your first one already looks like this . Edited May 22, 2014 by Simon_S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davidbarrena Posted May 22, 2014 Thanks all for your encouraging comments! I'm already planning the next AoM entry :) Innovative design! This is a great example that working with the bricks available may spawn new ideas Indeed. I've always found in many creative fields that having (or artificially setting) some limitations sparks your creativity and improves the final results (that doesn't mean that I'm not wishing to add a lot of bricks&pieces to my collection ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites