{"id":14633,"date":"2020-04-07T16:01:44","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T16:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.brickbuilt.org\/?p=14633"},"modified":"2020-04-07T16:01:44","modified_gmt":"2020-04-07T16:01:44","slug":"cutthroat-cove-build-log","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.brickbuilt.org\/?p=14633","title":{"rendered":"Cutthroat Cove: Build Log"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Take a look at how my only Pirates model from 2019 came together in this post!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As is often the case with my Pirates builds, it all started with a sandy beach. I began by toying around with various wedge plates until the shape fit what I had in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brickbuilt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I wanted to have the transparent water overlapping dark tan plates near the shoreline, which required building down a couple plate layers from the original base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brickbuilt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The water itself is overlapping 1&#215;2 tiles and 1&#215;2 plates. Which got a bit tricky in some areas (could really use some larger transparent plates occasionally!), so there are just a couple small sections unconnected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brickbuilt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The water was looking fairly good, but these bubbles around the sandy shore added a very nice touch. To get a smooth fit around the wedge plates I just placed all these 1&#215;1 round tiles and plates loose. Rather unusual for me to have so many unconnected parts in a scene, but I think the effect was worth it here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brickbuilt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next was the fun part! With this small of a base I knew the hideout couldn&#8217;t be too big, so I settled on a 10 wide building. The small dock takes advantage of the natural cove in the shoreline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brickbuilt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And finally I found a use for some of our broken reddish brown elements. The whole ziplock bag in the back is full of broken plates and tiles, so it was nice using a few. Likewise the Keep Out! sign is always fun to incorporate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brickbuilt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To make sure there was a smooth fit between the wooden hideout and cliffs, I started on rockwork here. Trying to use lots of rounded parts instead of the usual slopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brickbuilt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the transition to light bley was in place the whole scene was starting to pop. And get infested by crabs much to the low ranking pirate&#8217;s dismay, and pirate captain&#8217;s disdain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brickbuilt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>More rockwork followed, and I made sure to bring the left side back out to support a nice crow&#8217;s nest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brickbuilt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The transition between rockwork and wood roof was something I debated for a bit. Eventually settling on this organic looking setup where it seems the pirates built the roof to match the cliff shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brickbuilt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This placeholder platform setup gave me a good idea of what height the rock should go to for the crow&#8217;s nest placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brickbuilt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First try at foliage atop the cliff, and pirate&#8217;s flag added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brickbuilt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Try two at foliage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brickbuilt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ended up settling on bamboo leafs and the large three leaf plants. Though more densely packed then you see here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brickbuilt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And here&#8217;s how it turned out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/isaacsnyder\/48553645837\/in\/album-72157710354919951\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/48553645837_d6b3aaca7f_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take a look at how my only Pirates model from 2019 came together in this post! 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