The Algus Saga: Alexander fortress (pic heavy!)

[Gunman]

Hello guys! Been long since I last presented a moc.. I was working on this moc the last 2.5-3 months if I remember correct

(took me a long time because of irl things taking away my mood/time for mocing)

I decided to present it together with the launch of a LUG forum I started running, thebrick.gr, feel free to browse it if you want. There is a pic heavy thread there also with even more pictures for this moc.

Mitgardian leaders decided(after Sir Gunman's suggestion) to visit Euosmos City in order to watch the preparations of the army there which is to be sent to the frontline together with supplies needed for the castle of Rekkrfell

Meanwhile in Euosmos

The news regarding the Mitgardian's leadership visit to Euosmos came fast to the city. Together with them, many other known Mitgardian citizens were going to visit the city in order to help with the preparations being made there.

Alexander fortress, the Elite Mitgardian archery fortress had been already being decorated from their happy citizens in order to welcome their precious visitors. Every citizen was trying his best in order to thank their visitors.

From the time Mitgardian soldiers saw the Mitgardian leadership visiting them, their will to fight and protect the Mitgardian North borders at any cost became stronger.

Bagpipes were playing around, people were drinking, eating and celebrating the visit and for a moment everyone forgot the threat from the North.

Here I am! xD

CC appreciated!

For even more pictures you can watch my flickr photostream or here.

Edited June 29, 2015 by Gunman

[MiloNelsiano]

Wow. It's certainly picture intensive, but I'd say it's necessary to show all of the amazing details. There are some really unique techniques I've never seen used. This is a really amazing build, that I'll be looking at for a while to pick up all the great details.

[Graham Gidman]

Wow, I mean, wow. This has to be one of the most unique castles I've seen. Absolutely fantastic!

[halixon]

I love the detailing on the castle walls! There's so much going on, with carpenters, to battle planning, and so much more!

This build is awe inspiring!

[Jakorin Swiftsword]

Simply jaw dropping work here! Too many fantastic details to name!

[IenjoyLego89]

Absolutely amazing! Love every little detail :)

[Blufiji]

Don't even have the words..especially for the cheese tiled floor in the main keep...

[Captain Dee]

Wow. Just beautiful. Indeed it is pic-heavy, but such incredible detailing requires lots of photos. I'm not complaining.

After viewing it all I truly believe this is one of the all-time best, on par with Gideon's Barqa, MassEditor's recent island and some of Ecclesiastes work. "Superb" doesn't even do it justice.

Few specifics have been mentioned thus far - perhaps owing to the overwhelming attention to detail. Long critiques being my trademark, perhaps I should take the plunge.

Let's start with the obvious. It's a very nice layout with good use of color but it's incredibly deceptive in those first few photos. It's quite a bit bigger than it first appears - and when turned, the interior details just jump at you like a pouncing lion. The architecture is lovely inside and out and the wall textures are splendid. I like the various stud orientations - especially the upside-down arches on the bottoms of the windows. The main floor in the big building looks marvelous and must have required marvelous patience as well.

The spiral staircases are brilliant but the other details aren't far behind. The four-poster bed is lovely with its arches, gold swirls and potted feet. All the accompanying furniture looks perfect in brown and dark green. The microscale layout looks great on the big table. The glass-encased sword from PotC is a wonderful idea. (Btw, how many of those do you have?!) The other sleeping quarters look pretty standard but the oval windows are excellent. The kitchen looks serious - a bit dark, a bit cluttered, but just what you'd expect in such a location and ready for anything with that massive grill/oven.

The workshop is lovely as well. I'm happy to see someone using the new saw. The chimney makes great use of parts and the tendrils of droid-arm smoke are briliant. The structure itself is nice in that shape and those colors. But my favorite part is the huge pile of stuff sitting out back. So many builders want to prop a solitary wheel against a wall and leave it at that, but this has just about everything and really forces the viewer to focus closely. That is a sign of good building and detailing. The barrel tree is interesting and all the chickens pecking in the dirt are nice touches as well.

The waterway looks realistic and the covered crossing is nice. The crane is brilliant and the stash of weapons and containers is as good as the workshop scene. All the different minifigs and their respective accessories really liven up the setting. The broken bottle in the back alley makes me cringe but it's so much better that way. The street performer looks appropriately funny and makes the best use yet of what is otherwise a silly head. And the long streamer of flags is a unique and colorful feature. I could go on and on but I'm getting too lengthy.

If I had just one criticism it would be the relative plainness of the dark orange plates in the courtyard area. The color is very good but there isn't much detail. But, like the mole on Cindy Crawford's face, when it's surrounded by such beauty, it just doesn't matter.

Spectacular, fantastic, terrific - what else can be said? Excellent work, Gunman! Keep on building!

[Gunman]

Wow. It's certainly picture intensive, but I'd say it's necessary to show all of the amazing details. There are some really unique techniques I've never seen used. This is a really amazing build, that I'll be looking at for a while to pick up all the great details.

Thanks a lot mate MN! :)

Wow, I mean, wow. This has to be one of the most unique castles I've seen. Absolutely fantastic!

Thanks a lot my friend

I love the detailing on the castle walls! There's so much going on, with carpenters, to battle planning, and so much more!

This build is awe inspiring!

Thanks a lot for your kind words..

Simply jaw dropping work here! Too many fantastic details to name!

Thanks a lot Jakorin

Absolutely amazing! Love every little detail :)

Thanks mate :)

Don't even have the words..especially for the cheese tiled floor in the main keep...

Yep putting those in order I think was one of the hardest part in the moc..

Wow. Just beautiful. Indeed it is pic-heavy, but such incredible detailing requires lots of photos. I'm not complaining.

After viewing it all I truly believe this is one of the all-time best, on par with Gideon's Barqa, MassEditor's recent island and some of Ecclesiastes work. "Superb" doesn't even do it justice.

Few specifics have been mentioned thus far - perhaps owing to the overwhelming attention to detail. Long critiques being my trademark, perhaps I should take the plunge.

Let's start with the obvious. It's a very nice layout with good use of color but it's incredibly deceptive in those first few photos. It's quite a bit bigger than it first appears - and when turned, the interior details just jump at you like a pouncing lion. The architecture is lovely inside and out and the wall textures are splendid. I like the various stud orientations - especially the upside-down arches on the bottoms of the windows. The main floor in the big building looks marvelous and must have required marvelous patience as well.

The spiral staircases are brilliant but the other details aren't far behind. The four-poster bed is lovely with its arches, gold swirls and potted feet. All the accompanying furniture looks perfect in brown and dark green. The microscale layout looks great on the big table. The glass-encased sword from PotC is a wonderful idea. (Btw, how many of those do you have?!) The other sleeping quarters look pretty standard but the oval windows are excellent. The kitchen looks serious - a bit dark, a bit cluttered, but just what you'd expect in such a location and ready for anything with that massive grill/oven.

The workshop is lovely as well. I'm happy to see someone using the new saw. The chimney makes great use of parts and the tendrils of droid-arm smoke are briliant. The structure itself is nice in that shape and those colors. But my favorite part is the huge pile of stuff sitting out back. So many builders want to prop a solitary wheel against a wall and leave it at that, but this has just about everything and really forces the viewer to focus closely. That is a sign of good building and detailing. The barrel tree is interesting and all the chickens pecking in the dirt are nice touches as well.

The waterway looks realistic and the covered crossing is nice. The crane is brilliant and the stash of weapons and containers is as good as the workshop scene. All the different minifigs and their respective accessories really liven up the setting. The broken bottle in the back alley makes me cringe but it's so much better that way. The street performer looks appropriately funny and makes the best use yet of what is otherwise a silly head. And the long streamer of flags is a unique and colorful feature. I could go on and on but I'm getting too lengthy.

If I had just one criticism it would be the relative plainness of the dark orange plates in the courtyard area. The color is very good but there isn't much detail. But, like the mole on Cindy Crawford's face, when it's surrounded by such beauty, it just doesn't matter.

Spectacular, fantastic, terrific - what else can be said? Excellent work, Gunman! Keep on building!

Wow.. man.. I admire the way you write and thanks a lot for your kind comments.. Really appreciated

[Steph 104th]

Spectacular creation! This is a marvel to behold, all the details and techniques you used deserve all the praise you have gotten

[LEGO Guy Bri]

Magnificent build Gunman. It's simply amazing the level of detail. So much fun to look at, very well done

[TitusV]

That's a big castle! How many bricks did you use? And nice furniture

[Brick Man Studios]

Wow, wow, wow. As I said on flickr, this creation is just Wonderfull. There is so many details, so many mini figures, and all of these room are just beautiful ! And do you see this river ! And the soldiers, inside and outside the fortress are beautiful ! The backstory of the MOC is awesome too ! :thumbup: :thumbup: . The Landscape is so beautiful too :wub: And I love the mini-Landscape

Guy, awesome work here. Congrats !

P.S : I think you had take me in you creation (with the Robin hat) But I'm not sure ?

Edited June 29, 2015 by Brick Man Studios

[Lord Vladivus]

I'm not sure that there a language in the world that could do this justice! Probably my favourite Moc of all time! It's great to see more of Eusomos!

[Stelario]

Why You always need to build so awesome stuff? :P

I will not write how amazing it is cos You already know.

So starting with the bad sides.I tough I will never finish scrolling :P /NAh that's still good thing.

The only thing coming to my mind right now is that the floor, stairs and the furniture in the tower are all the same color. You could work on it. :) Probably tan floor or furniture would be better as now they become "one".

Are you going to keep the MOC or you will make something new from it ?:)

[Tijgeric]

OMG!! [...]

An incredibly beautiful and detailed MOC!

Just superb, thanks for sharing.

[Tomsche]

That is one highly detailed, impressive fortress. Just fantastic work!

[cesbrick]

I was going to write something that is appropriate to this masterpiece, but words fail me....

Just WOW is about what I can say right know...

Congratulations, buddy, on one of the best MOCs that I have ever seen. Speechless!!

[Puvel]

WOW! Congratulations on making something truly awesome.

Lots of really nice details, for me especially the staircases stand out as they are absolutely gorgeous

[kevkipo]

Detail everywhere! i love the furniture and the gate walls! stunning work!

[Covenant84]

Wow!

Really not sure what else to say apart from perhaps 'what a lot of chairs!' - so many different ways of using them - great work!

[Balbo]

Amazing work :wub:

I love it. The texturing of the wall is perfect and the way you made the roofs is awesome. Moreover I really like the colour scheme and the interior

[TuftedDuck]

Superb work! It's one of those MOCs I've shown to non fans of lego and had them go wow.

its fantastic not just in scale but in the details. Just as much care looks like its gone into the items of furniture than has gone into the architecture.

Thanks for sharing! So much to look at and learn from.

What's the bit your most proud of? Anything you feel could be done better?

[Kai NRG]

Wow! This is absolutely fantastic, love how much detail you've put into it! The size of it is epic and the amount of texturing and attention to all the little things really takes this to another level! Some really brilliant piece usage here, and all the interiors are really well thought out! Great use of color too to keep each section visually separate!

[Palixa And The Bricks]

Wow! Absolutely amazing There are so many beautiful details and lots of interesting building techniques. So much to discover. I'm speechless.