Black Falcon's - Fortress Garrison - the making of! 

Thank you Chris! Next video is obviously my Black Falcon's Castle reveal & instructions publish. But the video after that will be the Lego Expo video, finally huh?! I'll explain why the Expo video was delayed in the lead-in. BTW I like the new 1:8 scale Ferrari. I won't buy it immediately but it will be bought!

Thank you Damien! Yes I'm working hard on finishing everything needed for part 2 which is the main event! My Fortress MOC as you know has been 2 years in the making!

Thanks it's a good squad and they fill out the Fortress nicely! You'll see this in the next video!

Thank you Wizard of Bricks, the next video will also be similar where I showcase my Castle MOC, highlight the features of the Castle and go over where to find the instructions. It's good to try some different styles of videos from time to time. I can imagine finding and buying all the parts & accessories for all of the HP Quidditch teams would be hard!

@@CraftedBricks yeah looking forward the next video ! you have motivated me to complete my quidditch game and fig !

Creating this garrison was quite a while back! But yes it was satisfying, I do recall though that lining up all the Minifigures 'exactly' so they were evenly spaced and all directly facing to camera was painstakingly difficult! ...sure thing I'd love to see what you create with your garrison & tower 🙂

Hi Edge of Bricks, I just checked out your channel, and subscribed! Beautiful work! I hope to have the video up of my Fortress this weekend, I juts posted photos to Flickr. : )

​@@CraftedBricks Thanks, I also give sub 😄 I'm waiting for movie

Now that's a cool idea! I think I may incorporate an Abbot in a future army or squad I have some ideas, but as usual limited time! Thanks for commenting.

Hi Simon - yes I've seen those new torso's but I've not ordered any yet. I have one final thing to work on that is Medieval related and then I think I'll take a break from the theme for a while and work on mods! They seem to be the most well received on the channel and is where I feel I can help and add value!

Just had to watch this video again and will many times over for sure. I’ve recently been spending far too much on Black Falcon minifigures and accessories like helmets, body wear and weapons etc. You have some great combos and ideas I’m going to emulate. I have everything strewn across the dining room table at the moment and still need more parts lol.

Sounds good Simon! I'm pleased you are making your own custom Black Falcon's army! ...I've been doing some thinking on what I'd like to focus on for the channel next year and I think creating more of these custom mini-armies it squads is going to be on the cards. It's fun to do and results in something that is a delight to view/watch. 🙂

Hi Filippo - yes I buy all of my parts from BrickLink!

From this minifigure: www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?M=cas506#T=S&O={%22iconly%22:0}

Thanks Alex - I was looking back at this video the other day and think in the New Year I'll take on making and filming some new squads or small armies. Coming up with different minifig part, head, armour and weapon combos is a lot of fun. All the best to you for your army build!

Oww you are so kind, thank you! I have more minifig squad / small army builds planned for this year - I just need to do a whole lot of BrickLinking to get the parts I need. : )

Thank you! I'll have to craft a garrison like this again some time. : )

@@CraftedBricks that would be awesome!

Oh you and me both - my Castle MOC has been 2 years in the making so it will be good to finally have it 'done' and to be able to show it to our Lego enthusiast community!

Indeed, a happy band of proud warriors! : )

@@CraftedBricks That Black Barding is so Expensive on Ebay ....

@@Durahan82 - Hi Vendura, I'd never buy parts on eBay, you will be able to find better pricing and availability on BrickLink! But that said yes minifigures and parts for them can be expensive this hobby is not cheap!

Hi Martin, that would take a lot of work and I have limited time at the moment. But I would like to help you, can you please email me with the specific garrison units that you 'd like more information about. My email address is on the About page on the channel. Cheers, Simon

Could I also get the parts list that would be cool I really want to build an army of my own😅

Thank you! + yes I definitely plan to get the new Falconer to add to this garrison. I also really like the Orc in this new collectable series. I'm considering getting several to make a small war band of Orc warriors. Could be cool! All the best to you!

@@CraftedBricks I'm surprised we don't get a new castle line. With the modernized prints for the figs. They love to include playability like modular stuff. And with Castle you got the greatest opportunity to do so.

Thank you, much appreciated!

Thank you Daniel! ...as for your question I used a small cut section of 3mm rigid tube in redish brown that will clip into the hand. + A cheeky small amount of Blue Tac.😆 The tube I bought to cut is this: www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=75c03#T=C

@@CraftedBricks thank you kindly 🙏🏼

@@CraftedBricks where is the bird from?

@@hkcarnby - Hi Vincent the Falcon I used for my main lord is from the headpiece of the Tonto minfig: www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?M=tlr002&name=Tonto&category=%5BThe%20Lone%20Ranger%5D#T=S&O={%22iconly%22:0}

Thank you Dylan! I will 😀 + have a great day!

@@CraftedBricks your welcome and i have been building a few ships and horse drawn carriages for my army of Lego knights

It's finally almost ready! 2 weeks more work I think. ...mainly on fine-tuning the instructions but also on video & photo editing of course!

Hi Chase, I buy all of my Lego parts & minifigures from BrickLink! Here's a link for you: www.bricklink.com/v2/main.page

Hi Health Nut - I bought the hoods from BrickLink - the part you are after is: 30381 www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=30381&idColor=11&name=Black%20Minifigure,%20Headgear%20Hood&category=%5BMinifigure,%20Headgear%5D#T=S&C=11&O={%22color%22:11,%22ss%22:%22AU%22,%22iconly%22:0}

@@CraftedBricks thank u!

@@CraftedBricks I’m trying to put together those archers man. They look dope! What capes did you use? The ones I see are the ones for batman and they are expwnsive

Easy done! ...and yes I'm really happy with how the Archers turned out. The cape I used for them is this one as the quiver can easily fit over the top of it: www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=37046&idColor=11&name=Black%20Minifigure%20Cape%20Cloth,%20Straight%20Bottom%20with%20Single%20Top%20Hole%20-%20Spongy%20Stretchable%20Fabric&category=%5BMinifigure,%20Body%20Wear%5D#T=S&C=11&O={%22color%22:11,%22ss%22:%22AU%22,%22iconly%22:0}

@@CraftedBricks I appreciate it. I wish I was that creative as you bro. Building my army now. Thanks a lot

That is so good to know and hear kanrongyu7303 - I plan to build some more mini-squads and or armies and make some similar videos in 2023. I've not bought what I need yet but I'll do some planning and prep over the Christmas break. All the best to you! Cheers, Simon

@@CraftedBricks happy holidays Simon! looking forward to your builds and videos in the coming year, way to go!