LittleJohn Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) A free-build placed in Avalonia, and also part of InnovaLUG's 'Ye Old Merry Battleground' collab, for Brickfair Virginia. This was a really fun build to make, and I’m quite pleased with how it turned out. I’ll definitely be doing some more Forestmen themed builds in the future. Inspiration for the rockwork goes to Brickvader. The Forestmen's camp is hidden well in one of the many forests in Avalonia, and provides an excellent base of operations for them. They have scouts placed at various locations a little ways from the camp, and a few outside of the forest to keep an eye on the neighboring Lords and Barons of the land. Most recently, they learned of Sir Ruari Leanin leaving for a tax collecting tour, which they took full advantage of... More pictures on Brickbuilt I would like to claim UoP credit for: Geography: Forest Thanks for looking, C&C appreciated Edited August 14, 2016 by LittleJohn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gideon Posted August 14, 2016 Wow! The feeling you've captured in this build is fantastic Of all the nice details, the archery targets are probably my favorite. Great use of those printed round tiles inside the round plates! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickCurve Posted August 14, 2016 Looks great! I really like how you did the tent. UOP + 1 for the credit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Littleworlds Posted August 15, 2016 A lovely nod to classic castle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henjin_Quilones Posted August 15, 2016 Wow, I definitely get a late 1980s, early 1990s Castle vibe from this, which is great! The bright blue roof looks out of place color-wise, except that it fits with the aforementioned vibe perfectly and so I cannot complain. The trees are excellent, and I love the little raised stone area for the main tree, a small bit of terrain. Great tent, too, and archery targets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted August 15, 2016 Brilliant home for the Forestmen It's amazing how well you conveyed the forest look, with so few trees! The squirrel and bird are nice touches, and I also like the extra weapons stowed away inside the little look out tower Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
de Gothia Posted August 15, 2016 I really get a Classic castle feel to This, with a twist of newer elements and minifigs!! The photo looks great!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleJohn Posted August 15, 2016 Wow! The feeling you've captured in this build is fantastic Of all the nice details, the archery targets are probably my favorite. Great use of those printed round tiles inside the round plates! Thanks Gideon! Glad you like the printed tiles, I thought they fit well. Looks great! I really like how you did the tent. UOP + 1 for the credit. Thank you, BrickCurve UoP DoH +1 Thanks gedren! A lovely nod to classic castle Thanks, I was really trying to capture the classic feel with this build Wow, I definitely get a late 1980s, early 1990s Castle vibe from this, which is great! The bright blue roof looks out of place color-wise, except that it fits with the aforementioned vibe perfectly and so I cannot complain. The trees are excellent, and I love the little raised stone area for the main tree, a small bit of terrain. Great tent, too, and archery targets. Thanks Henjin! Glad you like how the rockwork turned out Brilliant home for the Forestmen It's amazing how well you conveyed the forest look, with so few trees! The squirrel and bird are nice touches, and I also like the extra weapons stowed away inside the little look out tower Thanks Isaac! Adding all the animals was a lot of fun Cool - how oldskool Thank you! I really get a Classic castle feel to This, with a twist of newer elements and minifigs!! The photo looks great!! Thanks de Gothia! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bricklover Posted August 15, 2016 Great job on a great build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusV Posted August 16, 2016 Awesome scene with a lovely coulorscheme! I especially like the classic "forestmen" feeling combined with soms New techniques Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleJohn Posted August 16, 2016 Great job on a great build! Thank you Awesome scene with a lovely coulorscheme! I especially like the classic "forestmen" feeling combined with soms New techniques Thanks Titus, it was really fun to build Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dubbadgrim Posted August 20, 2016 (edited) Pretty swell combo of old and new styles - the swordsman looks quite proud of his little outpost! Edited August 20, 2016 by Dubbadgrim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted August 21, 2016 Excellent build - has a somewhat relaxed feeling to it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites