MontyMatte

Hello Horation, Thank you for this great and detailed feedback. I've been very happy about it. You might be right about the water. But I found the 1x1 dots on the Pick-A-brick and just added them to the rest. The result was ok for me ;) Maybe I'll get into the contest - but only with a mini set. Unfortunately I'm busy with another project :) Thanks again and have a good time. BR, Tobi

For sure. But tbh I watch it in German - so it's difficult to call their english names

Overall, I think your MOC is very, very good. But the presentation tops everything! :)

I'm actually watching the movie right now and discovered your MOC :) Very nice and thanks for sharing!

Great MOC! Congratulations :) Your photo is also very successful and the archway is incredible!

Epic build in classic castle style. I like your windows very much.

Cool build & great shot. Especially like the high-level of details. My favorites are the floor and of course the rat with its tail

Thank you for this great feedback. Also that you emphasize what you consider to be particularly successful. That reminds me... maybe I should have added a bird too ;)

Ahoy to y’all, happy to share my first pirates-based MOC to this great (sub)forum. The project is called [Ruined] Outpost - subtitled A Merchant‘s Tale. (More about the thoughts behind it after a short introduction) Prologue: Once again, our cheerful but slightly confused merchant can't find his intended destination. Was he holding the compass the wrong way around? On his odyssey through the waters, he spotted an Imperial outpost on a small island. He thought it would be a good idea to stop and ask for directions. Most of all he was happy to have a short chat. But the closer he got to the island, he noticed that it seemed deserted. Nevertheless, he landed to get a better impression and explore the location… Epilogue: Some time later: The once small but proud outpost is destroyed. No sign of our friendly merchant. In any case, he cannot have sailed away with his ship, it has been shattered and is adrift on the water. A dead soldier leans against the tower's broken walls. No matter what happened: A dark secret now surrounds this island. So much for my part of the story - what happened in between is up to the viewer's imagination. So both yours and mine. I'm still trying to figure out what happened ;) Maybe a few more pictures from all sides of the island will give new clues - or at least new ideas. About the creation: My actual goal was to build at least a small LEGO ship. (Respect to all you real shipbuilders btw). My result in more detail below I quickly realized that the ship needed a suitable background. So the idea of building an outpost on an island came up. A great opportunity to turn the idea into a homage to the classic LEGO pirate era. In addition to the ideal world it should also be included a ruined version. With a few movements the intact tower can be transformed into a ruin. The breaking point in the ship and the leaves at the hideout are further functions. Overall, it should give the building a bit of originality. Finally, it was important to me to use a high level of detail, which you don't see that often at classic pirates buildings but I prefer it with my MOCs. 1x1 Round Tiles were available at the Pick-A-Brick Wall. It seemed to be a great option for the water to me. A few more details that I particularly like: Not much to say about the minifig: Most of the elements were available in the LEGO shop (minifig tower). I particularly like the ´merchants's long hair and the soldier's red spot. For anyone who thinks this is too violent: It's just tomato sauce... Well, probably ;) I hope you like my project. Of course, I'm happy about any feedback. Or if you finally tell me what happened. Keep sailing! BR, Tobi / MM

Since the choice fell on other great ideas, I'd like to make the instruction available to you as a thank you . I hope you have fun with it. https://rebrickable.com/users/montymatte/mocs/ Keep building

Thank you very much. I'm particularly pleased that you like the concept. Maybe I should have added a Warhammer section too ;) Thank you for your kind words and of course also for your suggestion. I know what you mean and I have to agree with you! Maybe I'll change that again later. An idea for the combination of colors? Thanks :) Glad you like it. Yeah, that's what I mean. Although there are enough people who are enthusiastic about it

Welcome to the NeRDZ. What is the NeRDZ.? It is more of a concept of myself wrapped in a design that should be as appealing as possible than just a building. The thought behind it is that we live in a time in which we are increasingly forgoing real contacts. We are using digital ways to pursue and share our interests - without necessarily realizing how socially lonely we are. Because comics & e-sports have now arrived in the mainstream and there is also a growing adult community of brick fans, the NERDZ should create an opportunity to bring people together at one place. It's basically a kind of bar where comics, video games, briceks and music are the focus. To linger with old friends, to find new friends and of course to have a lot of fun. It is aimed at anyone who is enthusiastic about these hobbies and would like to meet like-minded people - but also at anyone else who finds fun in these topics or would like to get to know them. Other ideas for this concept that are not incorporated in this project could include: - the organization of regular competitions (e.g. MOCing challenge, karaoke night with movie songs or a tournament with the game console) - A sale of MOCs I Theme days I Sevice employees in superhero outfits (a classic space outfit was used instead in this version) - a lot more About the building: The building was constructed about a year ago. It was actually designed for another competition, but after finishing my project there I distanced myself from taking part again immediately. As it was designed without IP, the BDP represents a suitable opportunity to resume the project. Link: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-2/763/NeRDZ.-[Comics-&-Bricks]-[Coffee-&-Bar] Real life build: For the BDP, some adjustments were made compared to the real built version: parts and colors were adapted to the BDP palette, some parts (which I didn't own) were used. In addition, the number of parts has been reduced without causing any disadvantages in terms of presentation or stability The set now includes almost 2.000 pieces (1.999), six minifigures (two employees / four guests) and three animals (dog, cat and a spider as signal sign – an Easter Egg, maybe you’ll figure it out). There are no custom stickers - I wanted to keep it simple and used the BDP range instead. The building can be opened completely and the roofs can also be removed - to explore each area extensively. In detail, these areas are: - Front building with outdoor area, main entrance, snack bar with stone oven, bathroom and hallway - Construction corner with brick table and some miniscale MOCs - Gaming and comic/book section - Karaoke area with dance floor As usual, I tried to include a lot of details. Therefore, the list above is certainly to be supplemented. I hope I was able to get you excited about this project and to bring you closer to the idea of the NeRDZ. Of course I would be very happy about your vote and a short comment. Thanks for "listening" and see you soon :) Yours, Tobi aka MM

Just wow!

Impressive :) Really like the details and efforts you included in this creation

Love the amount of imagination in this creation!

Pure nostalgia. Amazing!

Fantastic medieval moc. Love this!

Awesome moc. Especially your rockwork is outstanding!!!

Wow. Really impressive and so much details :)

That's an awesome and nostalgic set! Well done and thanks for sharing :)

Remember what Bilbo used to say: “It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to.” This scene is about the departure of the Hobbits and includes: - Meeting Merry and Pippin at Farmer Maggot's Fields - The hiding from the Ringwraiths in the hollow under a tree root - Escaping the Nazgul at the Bucklebury Ferry In addition to all the trees, plants and animals, a total of fourteen minifigures (including a skeleton Easter Egg) have been used. Wherever possible, I‘ve included my own interpretation - e.g. recognizable by the hut near the river. As is the case with larger buildings, I find it difficult to capture all the attention to details in a few pictures. Nevertheless, I hope that you’re able discover at least some of it BTW: This is actually an older build (about 7 years old). Unlike some others, I didn't disassemble it. Instead it has been updated with some more modern parts, colors and techniques. Thank you for your time - and I look forward to your feedback in the comments. Yours, Tobi aka MM

For comparison the real life version:

That's epic. Wow!!!

Awesome concept. Love your details and the playability of your creation. Already supported btw!

Thanks so much for this lovely feedback. Glad you've read my backstory :) Good to know someone has noticed it ;) Thanks Albrick, my dear Castle friend. Time to say that I really like your work(shop) - it's inspring! :) Keep it up.