Our Craziest LEGO Project yet: LEGO Volcano Eruption

[@Brick_Crafts]

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[@herrensaar1989]

You absolutely need some kind of drain at the bottom of the pipe. Since fog is heavier than the surrounding air, so some fog fluid will be left in the pipe after each eruption, which will collect at the bottom and finally fill it, which will destroy the machine.

[@arnandegans]

Careful with the fog - It's vaporized ammonia or something right? It'll leave a fatty/slick layer on everything it touches. So covering the whole room with it may not be preferable.

[@HiThereZoomy]

Add some waves to the ocean!

[@ccdeno]

You can use flexible tubes inside the palm trees for support. I do this and works like a charm. 🌴

[@dangerouslegos]

where are the dinosaurs?

[@AlanXEverfrost]

Ventilation is indeed important. You should probably have a fan system installed above the volcano if you're going to give it a semi-permanent location.

[@Brick_Crafts]

for sure!

[@hereis_Tiff]

​@@Brick_CraftsI'd go as far as saying it's required. In The Netherlands for example, ventilation is required by law, either mechanically or naturally through open windows or open vents above a window

[@matthewfurlani8647]

it's mostly water and a stabilizer like glycerin. i don't think it's required but more for looks. it's quite harmless compared to say a cigarette or something

[@irakyl]

@@Brick_Crafts I have to say though, you mentioned the foggy city looked terrible but I think it's very charming. obviously not permanently but it's very interesting to have a third weather perspective on the city, besides day and night.

[@hoarder66]

​@@irakylI was thinking the same thing.

[@DroneConflict]

Quick tip from an ex stage designer/tech dir. Cold fog sinks, so if you run the fog machine through ice*, it'll sink faster and roll through the top of the moc. Shouldn't prevent the "eruption" from spewing upward. Still need vents, but this method can result in a cool rolling fog effect, and keep the lingering fog to the ground if that's where the vents are. *throwing ice in a tub repeatedly is not ideal for your use, that's the cheap stage way to do it for one off bursts. I believe they make machines that you can use, essentially like a fridge for the fog chamber

[@Nikolaos34]

Was going to mention this myself, I use a chiller box for Halloween and it works pretty well for a couple hours. I use a flexible dryer duct running through a tote filled with ice. For this situation, probably needs more optimized heat transfer.

[@Skraboing649]

Can I ask you, does this fog leave any kind of oily residue etc? Am concerned for their amazing city getting covered in gunk over time...? Thanks!

[@JQourydxyz]

Maybe a beautiful idea for the looks, but not so realistic as volcanoes are hot, so the smoke rises up.

[@DroneConflict]

@Skraboing649 in my experience, generally no, save for the area right outside of the spout. There is some variety in fog fluids, so that could perhaps cause residue, but also to be frank usually it was foggers being used much more infrequently and not necessarily in the same place so perhaps there would be build up in this use case

[@Nikolaos34]

@@Skraboing649 Pretty sure fog machines use a glycerin based mix to produce the fog, very similar to a vape pen. It's definitely going to leave behind something, but how much probably depends on the quality of the juice and quality of the burn.

[@LarryDarkMite2]

I've worked with fog machines for decades. Most fog machines will leave a nasty residue. Consider getting a MDG atmosphere hazer. Don't run it on full. It uses so little fluid that there's virtually no residue. It's the cleanest there is fog there is!

[@CountBenula]

The MDG will cost 4000USD and will not have the same effect lol

[@haukesattler446]

Suggestion for realism and "story telling": Add a relatively new but inactive (cold) lava path to the volcano. Using black bricks from the top of the crater down to the sea. Maybe add some burned down vegetation (ash grey and coal black) left and right from the cooled down lava.

[@lukaswalker7230]

yes, that could be so good!

[@zsiders]

Totally agree. The Kilauea lava flows are great inspiration. Lots of neat plants poking their way through the lava field. I’d also look at types of lava flows for inspiration. Pāhoehoe looks very different from A’a flow.

[@OllieTattersall]

You know when there's a long wait between video releases that there's going to be something special, but this is next level! Both ideas and execution still show that the only limitations of Lego is one's imagination.

[@Mccaigg]

Best Lego channel by a mile.

[@TipperProject]

Always pushing the boat even further. Absolute GOAT

[@darklinkTOTK]

Him and cheesey studios I feel are neck and neck

[@bradleydavisson]

I appreciate a bunch of channels, but none as much as this one

[@EreptileDysfunction]

I respect your opinion but I think this guy is much better than cheesey

[@DaReal_JagleBagel]

Adding a fog machine is next level. 😳😳

[@jacquelineclifford4945]

When you know y ou know 😮

[@Z3ROR]

You should consider installing an extractor fan (maybe a DIY with some PC fans might work) to remove the smoke so it doesn't get too foggy inside. Some of the visitors could be affected by the smoke, such as asthmatic patients.

[@maltehauge]

Regarding the smoke machine: If it's supposed to run cycles for days, weeks or even months, buying a higher quality machine will indeed help you! Cheep machines die and their fluids makes every surface real nasty over time. On top of that remember to buy a "quick fog" fluid or alike - a fluid that's quickly dissipating. Then you can have more bursts, without the room beeing completely fogged. Just buy a 5+ liter tank and just leave it by side side of the fog machine, with an extended hose, so you don't have to bother with refilling all the time. Last note will be, that many fog machines do require a clean once in a while. Finding a machine with automatic cleaning after beeing left in standby for a while will save you a lot of trouble over time. Keep up the good work!

[@christiannewling3859]

Love the Volcano. It would look awesome if the lava continued down to the sea on one side with some steam coming from it where it meets the water.

[@TheS13869]

This is what we call quality content, not some halfhearted mid content made to make money, best youtuber by far

[@elbarto6421]

Crazy that other people get rich by connecting modular buildings and calling it "their" lego city

[@TheScienceNerd100]

6:00 You turned your city in 1800s London

[@Ultrabox64]

This is sublime and what Lego builds are all about. The lava lighting and smoke trailing down the mountain is perfect. The level of skill, foresight and planning and execution of all of these builds is faultless. True art and thank you for basically brining to reality all of our childhood Lego dreams. Can’t wait to see this entire build lit up.

[@TheUnLuckCat]

you know he’s been doing this for too long when he just causally says “the first few thousand transparent bricks”

[@alextjb]

the fog should start well before the lava. Volcano will usually be smoking before you see lava. it also builds the anticipation for the lava and adds another layer to make things look cool with the light. As I saw in another post… cooling it down will help it sink. Ideally you could run two pipes. one that gets cool so that some fog sinks and some that still rises like a normal volcano

[@OctozenX]

2:10 I feel like the LEDs should be a little dimmer, the brightness makes it a little difficult to see the movement of the light due to diffusion, you also can’t see the difference colours in the lava quite as well, and also, while lava does glow, it’s not as bright as people think it is. Other than that though, looks amazing

[@Crazyp4t]

The shot with the excessive smoke throughout the room made me want a small video of the all the mock ups at night (to show off the wonderful lights you and your brother installed) as the fog rolls in.

[@theresabu3000]

Yeah - would be a great mood - hopefully also on camera. Cause distance matters greatly in fog. I loved the fog escaping the lava on the side - and lighting up red - a cool effect 🔥even if it wasn't intentional 👍

[@MartijnPennings]

It's actually pretty accurate as well; a big eruption can block out sunlight for quite some time!

[@ChandraMarsono]

Make sure you have waterproof sealant paint on your ceiling, as over time the water base fog will seep into the ceiling, it can warp your wood ceiling or cause mold damage if your ceiling is made of gipsum.

[@andrewfarmer2445]

Palm tree segments usually have a hole in them allowing for a standard LEGO bag to fit through. This could be used to significantly strengthen the connection to the base by running a bar up wherever you'd want a tree. Love all your work, keep it up! 😄

[@djk6297]

5:55 tbh i like how the smoke/fog covered the whole area; gave it an actual foggy day sort of look

[@RyanP57]

Love the volcano & special effects! It would be really fun to see a coral reef & ship wreck section out in the ocean in future versions of the layout.

[@omegalfa]

An idea I'd love to see developed is a new underground layer for City MOC similar to the cave in the old Lego Castle MOC. I think it would be interesting to have a whole layer below table involving underground constructions, such as treasure caves, a subway system, abandoned sections, an ocean floor with animals and plants, and underwater exploration. And there, you could create a narrative connection with the pirate MOC, where they discover an artifact or character from the pirate scene.

[@richardcranium9663]

Absolutely amazing I swear you and your builds just keep getting better and better. 🔥🔥🔥

[@BullseyeBailey]

you might prefer using an ultrasonic mister for smoke, no need for fog liquid consumables; just uses water and the output steam won't hang in the air long enough to smoke out the room.

[@gjacobson76]

That is an excellent idea, and it would be fun to experiment with!

[@MastahKyler]

i think the most powerful smoke also looks great! maybe it can be randomized to different size smoke blasts. also when you smoke out the room, turn the city to night mode for a foggy night! i think this could look good

[@asherfeinstein6942]

You could add bass to make the room vibrate during the eruption.

[@cb01ttr]

Absolutely superb. The night time eruption is literally perfect 1990s pirates! Well done!

[@flumbofrommelkont6863]

Damn that's neat! Other uses for the fog machine to consider: An industrial sector with smokestacks, fire department rushing out for a currently ongoing fire, an idling steam locomotive (because how on earth would you hook up a smoke machine to a moving one lol). Don't know how much of that you can do with a single smoke machine, would probably have to device some complicated mechanism to reroute the smoke to different sections, at regular intervals if you want to automate the entire thing, so not all the smoky bits start billowing out white fog all at once simultaneously of course.

[@xxxx85]

You might want to consider that smoke from smoke machines can settle on surfaces. Perhaps not something you want in a Lego Museum. 🤔

[@HiThereZoomy]

I think its fog, so may e it will help clean it!

[@trampampompa]

5:55 now it looks like a lego silent hill set and i love it even more, try putting moderate amounts of fog and turning on night lights and see how that looks

[@Ony_]

LOVE THE ISLAND /PIRATE SERIES

[@ETERNUM1.618]

Brother I am a big fan of all of your videos I have watched all of a Beatles and I just love what you make

[@xMegaVideos]

Things you could consider - Get Quick Dissipating Smoke Fluid to avoid getting the room filled - Replace the box where the smoke is blown into by a small tabletop freezer. This will cool the smoke, and will make it heavy so it flows super realistic. Don't get started with (dry) ice, that's a hassle. - Be prepared for the glycerin layer that will form on all your LEGO. It won't be much in the beginning, but the oil fill definitely build up over the months. Use fluid thats low in glycerin (high in water).

[@MidichlorianMaster]

A new Brickcrafts video always brings a huge smile. Truly awesome volcano!

[@nsbucky2585]

You should add torches on Some of the islands would add alot more lighting and people wont only focus on the valcano

[@TheSickfloW]

Absolutely beautiful build 👌

[@helenshackelford4596]

When I saw the lava effect with the translucent bricks and LEDs I found myself exclaiming out loud! It looks so good! The fog is a fun effect too :) The red glow is very cinematic. My day is always better when Brickcrafts uploads!

[@Maxtheplatypus123]

Nice work, it would be cool to have a native on the volcano cooking food on the lava.

[@glockenrein]

The speedbuild of the water is really satisfying to watch.

[@thegreatzinetar]

Fantastic effect with the fog and the lava!! Wow! I do think the volcano is a little tall, feels like it just appeared rather than built up over many thousands of years of lava spillage and cooling. That rock work is very very lovely though, gosh I love this series

[@petergamestudios]

If the sawmill becomes Lego set I am 100% sure it will sit on my shelf in my room!

[@julaiczar]

I think you could add different types of coastlines to your sea section to diversify it, white chalk cliffs, like in Dover, UK would look incredible. It doesn't fit with the tropical vibe, but England would still match with the Pirates of the Caribbean theme. Another idea is an italian Amalfi coast, buildings on a steep hill, enclosed bay. Just a suggestion though, I love all your projects 🙂

[@ballisticthreat]

Just the LED lava looks already amazing! When you added the fog it was simply perfection!

[@davidfisher5507]

Would be interested to see the whole city under a layer of fog, at night with all the lights on. That would look fantastic. I cant believe what i see on your videos, so so skilful. Love every minute of it.

[@bendordoy4815]

That volcano looks amazing but i think it should have so sort of ventilation above it because the fog/smoke liquid is made of distilled water and a glycol-based solution, so filling a room with it could cause damp which causes other problems related to damp.

[@onrec_]

Just an idea for the sound effects of the volcano, if you don't want more noise pollution into the room you could install those direcitonal speakers and aim them somewhere where you have like a dedicated "viewing spot" for the eruption.

[@Thekidfromcalifornia2.0]

Yes let’s do this!

[@zaximotheoutlaw9840]

This looks absolutely beautiful! Well done all of you! Probably the most amazing lego build I've seen ❤❤🤩🤩

[@Cariboobrickcreations]

Absolutely incredible! 🎉

[@itessellate4440]

This looks so cool, but over time that fog fluid will leave a sticky residue on all those bricks, even if used sparingly it will require a lot of cleaning/maintenance. I used to work in a small music venue where we had a fogger under the stage, it was rarely used and despite this it still made a mess and caused many electrical problems. That being said, this was over ten years ago so maybe the fog machine technology has improved since then?

[@Slysivermint]

Would be cute seeing a mini scaled-down version of a fire tower on top of the ski mountain just a food for thought to give a little story element.

[@AGENTARLO]

If you add some deep bass or something that could vibrate the underside of the table, you could create a cool earthquake effect (yet mild enough to not shake parts loose).

[@GameboyOutlaw]

This is one of those builds where the finished product completely blows the concept out of the water! Some people have mentioned, but it bears repeating, that fog machines can leave a really nasty residue. Strong ventilation can help, but a heavy-duty water vapor diffuser could do the trick with some engineering.

[@ijnfleetadmiral]

I am absolutely blown away by that volcano...if that were entered into a Lego competition (do they have those? I'm not sure) it would win Best In Show, People's Choice, and literally everything else, hands-down. AWESOME work, and super-creative!

[@ChefC03]

Amazing! You guys have such a talent.

[@arjanang]

Wow this is so cool! Love the Pirate theme and this volcano is just the best!

[@HolyCow990]

You should have some interactive buttons for when it is open to the public. For example someone might be able to control some of the lights or make something move like a car or a train. I think that would be really fun especially for the kids.

[@CalebT_RC]

5:56 I love the landscape and the city looks like it’s very foggy cause it’s next to the ocean it looks like

[@iiitsRachel]

it could be cool to add another fog machine that occasionally fills the city with fog along with some dim lighting to simulate a misty morning

[@jamesshora8905]

If these are the old school palm trees they are much more secure when you wedge them in-between a square of 4 studs, instead of over one single stud or using the actual base.

[@fewes17]

Oh my god you HAVE to show off the city at night with the room all foggy, that'd look amazing with the street lights!

[@sikexzc]

Idea regarding the sound: Make it as low frequency as possible, like a thunder rumbling. I suggest you use only subwoofer to create that sound. Try frequencies near the upper cap of any ordinary subwoofer equalizer, like less than 200hz.

[@DanielTheOcto]

I think it'd be cool if there was a rare chance for the volcano to have a full blast eruption every now and then. You could put a watchtower maybe with some radio chatter and an alarm whenever it was about to erupt. The overhead lights could turn red too.

[@HappyDude1]

I would love to live in the world that you've built.😊 lego paradise

[@Vegland]

Your creativity is boundless!

[@Vegland]

So awesome!

[@karentiel]

Wow! That is super cool! What an amazing looking scene. The eruption looks so realistic. Well done, all!!

[@herbveitenhans3285]

I really hope you turn the painted walls into a lego mosaic using those button studs. It would really make it more immersive and you could add some depth to the walls.

[@starguts2857]

As a big pirate theme fan, I'm so excited to see this project continue to grow. So very impressive as always!

[@KareiTV]

Simply stunning. Just when you think you cannot outdo yourself you just go ahead and smash it again. I Tip my Fedora!

[@Hunterr-]

For more details, maybe add old lava rock, and a destruction path, showing a previous eruptions and adding more details

[@WMARUoriginal]

The smoke rising from the lava is such an amazing effect! Truly next level planning and execution!

[@dustinzaccaria7644]

Absolutely beautiful. I’d love to do something like this one day.

[@stijntimmers5765]

Maybe make the smoke go off in intervals? 10 minutes of the ‘light smoldering’ and then maybe 15-30 seconds of a heavier flow. Makes for a great attraction imo

[@TheSolfilm]

Maybe adding some lights in the camp fire on the beach and maybe some torches in the jungle could bring more life as well. I just discovered your channel and it's awesome !

[@jonathanzellner906]

That’s amazing! As far as the sound, I think “movie theater” volume would be spot on. Even people further on in the display would know something big is happening.

[@lolpowarthunder]

I’ve got a suggestion for a totally different area of the main Lego city, I really want to see the airport get fully completed and I know a guy who can hook you up with some tutorials and designs for simple but realistic planes based on some of the sets you already have!

[@nathangerber1547]

Putting an electric space heater under the table could be fun so it’s noticeably warmer near the volcano.

[@JangoF12b]

This build is super cool and really good. Makes me think a lot about the old LEGO theme, LEGO: Adventurers. A lot of cool builds and ideas came out of that theme, could potentially use that theme for ideas for this Caribbean area.

[@Aldo.flores]

You can program a schedule for the volcano, with some big eruptions along the day and set the smoke at low level couple minutes before announcing the big moment, I swear that people would be waiting around just for the big moment, and the complete model would be really awesome

[@krissybaglin9206]

the fog could be used to create a foggy effect in the lego city which might look amazing in a short term and give another way to view the city, night, day, and fog

[@ellycat5703]

Sooo epic! No eruption is complete without a nice earthy rumble sound effect though. I love the way you bring your mocs to life in new ways!

[@maty1229]

Looks absolutely stunning at night! The lava glow and how it lights up the fog/smoke is great

[@netboxaust]

You can also buy "fast dissipating fog fluid", we use it at dance concerts where you want a good fog blast effect, but don't want it to hang around.

[@flaammeeey]

Amazing work! You guys are amazing! Top tier content and building techniques!

[@lordtelion]

Its actually knd of cool to see the city in fog. you could always set up an extractor to suck up the smoke periodically.

[@MichaelMendozaMagic]

Use "fast fog fluid CO2 Effect" for regular smoke machines. Does not stay in the air for so long as regular fluid.

[@danielpetersen2307]

Have you ever thought about doing an "underground" setting underneath the tables? It might give you more space without taking up more floor.

[@PiotrMys]

OH. MY. GOD. This is by far the coolest thing I have seen made out of legos. The design is amazing, the lights are crazy cool, the smoke is next level. I will definitely make a detour one day to visit it in person - just insanely cool!!!

[@Xxtg10funnyshot]

Bro Lego need to hire this guy

[@banananz283]

Love all the work yall do. what a great addition to the series, this update was worth the wait! MIND BLOWN!!

[@c4sualcycl0ps48]

It’s a wild idea, but I’ve seen some cool technic ideas out there for wave-like mechanisms. It would be cool to make a technic sculpture volcano that ejects pieces that would then get cycled back into the island by the wave action.

[@The_Anti-Guide]

Have you considered using sideways 1x1 technic bricks with technic pins in them to help hold the palm trees in place? This would also give you the added benefit of having a brick with a stud on the side that you could stick things into, or alter the vegetation.

[@Doohickeydongle]

Looks awesome, would be cool if the lava ran down to the water and a some of the smoke/steam rise up from where the lava meets the water. Of course that might take figuring out a slight delay from the smoke at the water. You might want to consider some secondary smaller peaks rising up out of the water off shore around the island to add a little more realism. But it's still completely awesome as is.

[@Dapper_the_slapper]

I always look forward to these videos every month.

[@domenicomilasi4968]

Your techniques are just breathtaking. I think you're a Lego genius.

[@falconhead67]

wow the night shot of the volcano is stupendous

[@bigHcheese]

It would be super cool if you made a stop motion movie using all of the different landscapes. Great job on the volcano, the lava looks amazing

[@christopherderaadt4367]

I was on Lego Ideas for the first time in months the other day and recognized the Lumber Yard from your channel and immediately voted for it, looks incredible!

[@Makhdoom51]

Would be interesting to see the rest of the city MOC fully light up in the dense fog