[MOC] The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag

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[MOC] The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag Jul 28, 2015 13:40:13 GMT -8 AK_Brickster, SEdmison, and 5 more like this

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Post by cesbrick on Jul 28, 2015 13:40:13 GMT -8

Many years ago, Earth passed thru a series of climatic and environment events that led to massive changes on the atmosphere and also on the earth surface composition. Lighter-than-air gases, such as helium or hydrogen became predominant and made some landmasses detached from the ground and start free floating on the skies. Most are huge, stunning and majestic, with waterfalls, rivers and entire towns. Others are small with just one or two houses and a few families.
Inhabitants had to adapt and to evolve because huge chunks of the Earth surface were now drifting and floating. These islands are usually free-floating and may be directed by the whim of their inhabitants, whilst others may be permanently anchored. Basic resources like food and drinkable water are becoming scarce. Most people have to travel on rudimentary vehicles that float with the help of balloons so they can look for supplies and other necessities. Some even anchor other small floating islands to use them as crops fields and animal farms or just because they want to increase their property.
Todaidh Beag is one of those islands. Holds Triroof Manor, home of Godfrey Morgan, his wife, Bella and his 2 sons, Cyrus and Malcumus. Cyrus and Malcumus often leave the island on their balloon boat to find food and supplies. Most of the times they endure bad weather, air pirates and other dangers. But they still have to do the trips to be able to survive and help their family.

So guys, this is my latest build and I think this is a new favorite of mine. Even more then my Bluewater Castle as I think this one fits much more my building style. My latest castle builds were drifting to a more vibrant and colorful style that pleases me very much and this one is no exception. It’s not a steampunk build as it does not fit the bill entirely, but I like how it turned out.
Anyway, I’m big fan of floating islands literature and stories and it was about time I made a MOC on that theme. I intend, if time and life allows, to build more on these theme.
This thing is huge and it was the most challenging build so far. First I made the base with all the landscape and the house, etc. It was build on a very thick and strong base with lots of plates and 16x1 bricks. Then I made an oval technic frame in the shape of an inverted pyramid (I will post a pic or two of the frame later)with a core center of 2x4 bricks were the all landscape, house, etc stands on top. Perfectly balanced

Inspiration from Life in the sky by Vladimir Kustuchek and the round tower part was from David Hensel latest build.

It has lots of small details like the balloon boat, the harpoon to anchor smaller islands and other random stuff. If you want to see lots of details and small things please take a look at all the photos. I took a bunch

Hope you like it.
PS: yes, this is a Medium Azure roof. And I love this color

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jarek Page Posts: 101	[MOC] The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag Jul 28, 2015 16:00:02 GMT -8 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jarek on Jul 28, 2015 16:00:02 GMT -8 Amazing. Epic. This is one of the coolest builds and ideas I've ever seen. I love the colors and I love how the house reminds me of something I'd find in a Tim Burton film

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[MOC] The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag Jul 31, 2015 6:57:24 GMT -8

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Post by AK_Brickster on Jul 31, 2015 6:57:24 GMT -8

This is really great! How heavy is this?? Also, how do you display it? I would be interested to see what an unedited picture looks like.

We are doing some floating rocks at BrickCon this year. Too bad this amazing MOC can't be a part of that display!

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[MOC] The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag Jul 31, 2015 18:21:25 GMT -8

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Post by lilcurt on Jul 31, 2015 18:21:25 GMT -8

And you have done it again

I am not worthy... Very nice build, I have the same questions as jordan. Also I am sure you have mentioned this, but do you ever keep your mocs togeather? Or after photos break them back down into parts for future mocs?

I also would love to see your build and storage space.

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Daken the Bladesmith Garheim Posts: 78	[MOC] The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag Aug 2, 2015 15:44:07 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Daken the Bladesmith on Aug 2, 2015 15:44:07 GMT -8 That's an amazing MOC! Very well done
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[MOC] The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag Aug 4, 2015 9:53:28 GMT -8 AK_Brickster likes this

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Post by cesbrick on Aug 4, 2015 9:53:28 GMT -8

Hey guys.Thanks for the words.

Well this thing is very heavy.
It has an internal structure made of 2x4 bricks (maybe 16x20). Then it has a technic frame to secure the rockwork.
Here are some pics of the initial structure. It was then finished to the base with more technic bricks. The entire landscape (house, trees, etc) was very very sturdy and actually was totally held on top just by the square 2x4 bricks structure.

The technic frame was then covered with plates like these ones:

Hope this makes sense and it helps.

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[MOC] The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag Aug 4, 2015 10:13:11 GMT -8

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Post by josdu on Aug 4, 2015 10:13:11 GMT -8

That way of doing it looks great! I may try it when I get enough bricks, you're getting to be a great inspiration btw, I am right now working on my first attempt and a tilting house like yours, hope it turns out half as cool at least!

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AK_Brickster Innkeeper Scouting the Lenfel Border Posts: 3,272	[MOC] The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag Aug 10, 2015 20:52:54 GMT -8 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by AK_Brickster on Aug 10, 2015 20:52:54 GMT -8 Thanks for the tutorial! Very helpful
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[MOC] The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag Aug 11, 2015 7:50:20 GMT -8 via mobile

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Post by SpearralSquid on Aug 11, 2015 7:50:20 GMT -8

Wow! Very cool, this is definitely one of your best, and for sure one of the highlights of the you/Derfel/Legonardo/"Tilted Timbers" style! Fantastic colors and shaping, and I appreciate the behind the scenes, too!

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LukeTheWind Garheim Slaying wolves in Garheim Posts: 77	[MOC] The Floating Island of Todaidh Beag Aug 18, 2015 11:31:27 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by LukeTheWind on Aug 18, 2015 11:31:27 GMT -8 This is absolutely gorgeous. The detailing on the house is incredible, and the color of the roof is perfect. An amazing build.
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Post by cesbrick on Jul 28, 2015 13:40:13 GMT -8

Post by jarek on Jul 28, 2015 16:00:02 GMT -8

Post by AK_Brickster on Jul 31, 2015 6:57:24 GMT -8

Post by lilcurt on Jul 31, 2015 18:21:25 GMT -8

Post by Daken the Bladesmith on Aug 2, 2015 15:44:07 GMT -8

Post by cesbrick on Aug 4, 2015 9:53:28 GMT -8

Post by josdu on Aug 4, 2015 10:13:11 GMT -8

Post by AK_Brickster on Aug 10, 2015 20:52:54 GMT -8

Post by SpearralSquid on Aug 11, 2015 7:50:20 GMT -8

Post by LukeTheWind on Aug 18, 2015 11:31:27 GMT -8