BrickCurve Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) Hidden beneath castle Anrarr, in a not so long forgotten series of cavernous cellars lies the headquarters of the High council resistance to the rule of the Desert King. The main story and all four builds from the rest of build are available in the [summer Joust 2016] Kaliphlin Team thread. I would like to claim the UoP credits for: Geography: Grasslands, Military Science: Fortification, General Building: Lighted Builds (LEDs) Edited July 1, 2016 by BrickCurve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kayne Posted July 1, 2016 Great looking build! And great job coordinating the Kaliphlin team for Summer Joust! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickCurve Posted July 1, 2016 Great looking build! And great job coordinating the Kaliphlin team for Summer Joust! Thanks so much Kayne, I just hope everyone else had as much fun as I did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusV Posted July 1, 2016 Great build, the Kaliphlin team is at least as good as the Avalonian tough I love the upper part, I would have tiled the floors more. But than you would have needed a lot of tiles... Anyway, nice MOC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordDan Posted July 1, 2016 Great build brickcurve! I really like the wall/ upper layer part, I like how it switches back and forth from grey to tan and brown, it ends up looking really cool. I'm not entirely sold on the second layer, the ground and the table seem very plain in comparison to the wall there and the top layer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gedren_y Posted July 1, 2016 UoP DoH +1 on all credits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isundir Posted July 1, 2016 Great, I love the castle wall textures My suggestion aside from what already was mentioned would be to lower the stools and tables by one brick they look really awkward compared to the minifigs scale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted July 1, 2016 Very nice multiple layers Brick Curve! The foliage on the top is especially eye-catching. +1 for the UoP credits! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe Posted July 1, 2016 You know, i've been looking at this backward since i first saw it and i've only just realised... that's the outside of the castle walls, right? I guess i just assumed the underground section would be inside the castle grounds and was a bit confused why it was all so overgrown with foliage! It makes so much more sense now. Anyway, lots to like in this build - the variation on the walls is really nice and i like the addition of the cutaway at the back of the tower. The underground levels are open enough so you can get a good veiw inside, and the water channel on the lowest level looks rather intriguing. The lighting is nice too. The middle section is definitely the weakest section and could use some more detailing. Just some more elaborate furniture and maybe a rug or two would probably go a long way. Speaking of furniture, those tables and chairs look a bit too high for minifig scale. I do like the colour combination on the back wall of the middle section though - the sand blue/dark orange and reddish brown really work well together! Thanks for co-ordinating the Kaliphlin entries for the summer joust, i'm very glad you roped me into it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blufiji Posted July 1, 2016 Your best build to date IMO. The tower and walls are textured nicely and there alot of details to enjoy-that cake, custom capes and flags especially! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickCurve Posted July 2, 2016 Thanks everyone! The tiled middle layer was something I was originally going to do but by the time the end of the competition was in sight there was no time time left to do and order. You know, i've been looking at this backward since i first saw it and i've only just realised... that's the outside of the castle walls, right? I guess i just assumed the underground section would be inside the castle grounds and was a bit confused why it was all so overgrown with foliage! It makes so much more sense now. Anyway, lots to like in this build - the variation on the walls is really nice and i like the addition of the cutaway at the back of the tower. The underground levels are open enough so you can get a good veiw inside, and the water channel on the lowest level looks rather intriguing. The lighting is nice too. The middle section is definitely the weakest section and could use some more detailing. Just some more elaborate furniture and maybe a rug or two would probably go a long way. Speaking of furniture, those tables and chairs look a bit too high for minifig scale. I do like the colour combination on the back wall of the middle section though - the sand blue/dark orange and reddish brown really work well together! Thanks for co-ordinating the Kaliphlin entries for the summer joust, i'm very glad you roped me into it! Yes that would make the foliage inside the walls rather incongruous! I added that underground section just outside the walls as it is mount to be a hidden part of the castle, dedicated to plotting the downfall of the desert king and persuading allies to join the cause. A rug! Thats exactly what it needed, oh well, next time then, hindsight is a wonderful thing. At some pins I hope to have a go at a really detailed interior, I just haven't had the time as of yet. Glad you enjoyed it, hopefully we will have a Kaliphlin team for next years summer joust as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike S Posted July 2, 2016 Nice build! The bottom portion of the wall that is above ground is perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mpyromaxos Posted July 3, 2016 Amazing wall! Loved the colour combination! And i will agree with the others for the tiles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henjin_Quilones Posted July 3, 2016 I just like the cake... Not that anything else is bad (since it is not), but cake... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickCurve Posted July 3, 2016 (edited) Thanks. I just like the cake... Not that anything else is bad (since it is not), but cake... I think this says it all. Edited July 3, 2016 by BrickCurve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleJohn Posted July 3, 2016 Excellent build, BC, I love the wall texturing/layering on top! The custom banners in the dining hall are really nice touches as well +1 for the UoP credits Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Niku Posted July 3, 2016 I always have liked subterranean builds, this is not an exception, colorful display of the palette also, and some good techniques used. Well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tezclatipoca Posted July 3, 2016 Amazing build ! The wall texture is excellent ! And That party cake is great ! :D Good job ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted July 4, 2016 I like your banners in the dining hall Great cake, dishes, and lighting too Your layered wall approach works well here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickCurve Posted July 5, 2016 (edited) Thanks! Edited July 5, 2016 by BrickCurve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ixypixy Posted July 8, 2016 It's a fantastic build The top part, especially with the grass and the castle wall, are brilliant. I also really enjoyed the party scene in the hall, chiefly all that food and cake !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickCurve Posted July 10, 2016 It's a fantastic build The top part, especially with the grass and the castle wall, are brilliant. I also really enjoyed the party scene in the hall, chiefly all that food and cake !! . Thanks, the top part did work the best as it is scenes like that that I have the most experience in making. The lower two layers were something of an experiment but I am glad to hear that it works! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunman Posted July 11, 2016 The color combination and wall texturing is great mate :wub: Your photography is very crisp too, the first pic is like rendering I really like the fact that you left big gaps from the sides too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickCurve Posted July 11, 2016 The color combination and wall texturing is great mate :wub: Your photography is very crisp too, the first pic is like rendering I really like the fact that you left big gaps from the sides too! . Thanks! I am glad the photos work, the lighting was really hard to get right- it took me four goes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickJagger Posted July 13, 2016 Nice layered build. I like the custom flags you've added in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites