pogie Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) WIP shot of the Temple of Concord. The temple was erected in the west end of the Roman Forum against the Capitoline Hill. Its' neighbors include the Temple of Vespasian, the Arch of Septimius Severus, which still stands intact, the Tabularium, which still stands but has been heavily modified, and the Gemonian Steps where traitors were hurled to their deaths. Sometimes they were strangled first then tossed. Untitled by turd ferguson, on Flickr Here is an artist interpretation of what it may have looked like. Except for collapsed rubble and the foundation not much is left. The front facade is based off of what can be gleaned from ancient coins I believe. 250px-Tempconcord by turd ferguson, on Flickr Edited July 24, 2015 by pogie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrowlingWarrior Posted July 25, 2015 Amazing work so far! Looking forward to seeing the final result. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusV Posted July 29, 2015 Looking forward to the results of this beauty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Puvel Posted July 29, 2015 Nice columns! Will you build the statues and reliefs in the pediment as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pogie Posted August 1, 2015 Nice columns! Will you build the statues and reliefs in the pediment as well? No, probably not. Bas relief is not really possible in Lego, at least for me. Although folks have done nice work with figs in the pediments it always seems forced. Right now my plan is to leave the pediment plain, perhaps with color and put some nice detail in the cornice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pogie Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) Update: Front view, all pillars are complete. Not thrilled with the blah capitals: Untitled by turd ferguson, on Flickr Mosiac on pronaos: Untitled by turd ferguson, on Flickr Detail of front door. Note to self-learn to count before placing order: Untitled by turd ferguson, on Flickr Detail of Frieze: Untitled by turd ferguson, on Flickr Edited August 2, 2015 by pogie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pogie Posted August 27, 2015 Rebuilt the front door: Untitled by turd ferguson, on Flickr View of the side. I am not sure if the Romans used double arches like this but it reminded me of an aqueduct so I went with it: Untitled by turd ferguson, on Flickr Over head view of the mosaic at entry: Untitled by turd ferguson, on Flickr Poor shot of the front: Untitled by turd ferguson, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subix Posted August 27, 2015 This is huge! And great not only in size. Keep on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spud The Viking Posted August 27, 2015 Very lovely! I think that one soldier will have a hard time defending this giant from invaders! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schreeuwwitje Posted August 27, 2015 Ohhhh this is getting better and better ........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoMathijs Posted August 27, 2015 Nice work! Looking forward to the results Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pogie Posted August 27, 2015 Very lovely! I think that one soldier will have a hard time defending this giant from invaders! Reinforcements are waiting in the wings! Untitled by turd ferguson, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dubbadgrim Posted August 28, 2015 (edited) Woah, looking forward to seeing how this develops Edited August 28, 2015 by Dubbadgrim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dazz Posted August 28, 2015 This looks very promising! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blufiji Posted August 30, 2015 Absolutely beautiful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pogie Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) The roof is off to a good start, but as Tommy Boy would say "Holy Schnikes that's gonna take a lot of pieces!" Terracotta Roof Shingles by turd ferguson, on Flickr Edited August 31, 2015 by pogie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nagol of Fortfield Posted August 31, 2015 Well then... This sure is a mighty undertaking! It looks fantastic! All those details I'm looking forward to the final product! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ardelon Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) Wow, what a monumental build! Awe-inspiring as a temple should be. And the details, like the portico floor mosaic and the doors, are lovely and emphasize the grandeur. Edited September 1, 2015 by Ardelon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raphael_boulay Posted September 3, 2015 What a wonderful work indeed! I am looking for to see the final result. Love the roof, the colors mix, the detail on th walls... Great, great job. :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khorne Posted September 3, 2015 Wow, the terracotta roof is looking really nice! How do the tubes between the tiles stay in place? Are they kept in place because of pressure and friction? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pogie Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) Wow, the terracotta roof is looking really nice! How do the tubes between the tiles stay in place? Are they kept in place because of pressure and friction? The technic connectors just rest between the tiles. The roof panels will be set in such a way that the bottom tube will rest against the cornice. Each one higher up the roof will then be held in place by the one below it. Hope that makes sense. Edited September 4, 2015 by pogie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevkipo Posted September 4, 2015 Very clever roof design! i think this technique has now been perfected? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khorne Posted September 5, 2015 The technic connectors just rest between the tiles. The roof panels will be set in such a way that the bottom tube will rest against the cornice. Each one higher up the roof will then be held in place by the one below it. Hope that makes sense. Yep, thanks! Made perfect sense . Can't wait to see the roof being added to the temple. It'll add a nice splash of contrasting color to the building. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
