greg3 Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) Continuing my series of posts charting the history of Skull Rock (eventually to become home to the Scooby Doo Haunted Lighthouse). Back in the late 1700s, with the Napoleonic Wars raging, a French invasion was considered a real possibility and so defences began to spring up all along the coastline. As part of this network, a lookout post and gun position was placed on Skull Rock to protect the nearby beach. Untitled by g.nat, on Flickr It was manned by members of the local militia.. Untitled by g.nat, on Flickr Untitled by g.nat, on Flickr One of the old smuggler caves was used as a powder store. Barrels could be pulled up through a trapdoor. Untitled by g.nat, on Flickr A single cannon provided protection... not much use against a full on invasion but enough to send a warning to other coastal defences. Untitled by g.nat, on Flickr Final look... front and rear. Untitled by g.nat, on Flickr Untitled by g.nat, on Flickr Thanks for looking... comments are always welcome. Part 1 - http://www.eurobrick...92#entry2298902 Part 2 - http://www.eurobrick...howtopic=113395 Part 4 - http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=113397 Edited August 14, 2015 by greg3 Quote
TitusV Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Good build, Nice that you didn't forget a powder storage Quote
Plaid Beard Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Very clever telling the story through add-ons to your build - I never thought of doing something like that. I'd be worried leaving that much powder under the care of militia, though - might have a careless pipe-smoker among them! Quote
blackdeathgr Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Nice concept on the new scooby doo lighthouse Quote
Capt Wolf Posted August 15, 2015 Posted August 15, 2015 I love the concept of this series of builds! Part 2 might actually be my favorite, but I saw this one first so decided to post here. But they're all good. Good stories for each evolution. You've got me thinking if there's another set I could do this with. Well done! Inspiring! Quote
Kolonialbeamter Posted August 15, 2015 Posted August 15, 2015 I love this story arch concept, and the MOC(s) are nicely done, too. Very charming! Kudos and best regards, KB Quote
Captain Braunsfeld Posted August 15, 2015 Posted August 15, 2015 Fine idea to show the progression - let's see what this will look like in the future. Quote
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