dathil Posted August 10, 2016 My phase 3 for the Gate category of AoM. I hope this is sufficient for the title :D I had fun making this, because I did not plan anything, and just looked how it would turn out. The building has some interiors, but the bad part of not planning, is that I couldn't really make pictures of the inside :P Im quite happy with how it turned out, especially with the stonework. I need to work on the roofing though, yet thanks for the guide SK :P I spent most of my salary on lego this month, but maybe I should go for a suitable camera one time. One way, I feel the money used for a camera could have been spent for bricks, but the pictures will probably improve a lot :) Usually I edit the photos with photoshop, but due to me quitting my studies, I do not have the license to use it anymore. Im starting an IT study this year, so I might get the licenses at discount :D Gatehouse phase 3, AoM by David de Rijke, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusV Posted August 10, 2016 Great build, you have defenitely improved wich can be clearly seen in the MOC! I especially like the wooden section, and tough the roof corners could be improved, all the details make up for that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickCurve Posted August 10, 2016 From what I can see from the pictures, it looks really good! Feel free to send me a PM if you could like any specific camera advice. I recommend keeping an eye on the used market as that is the best way to get a better camera than you would otherwise have been able to afford / one which takes up less of your Lego budget! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henjin_Quilones Posted August 10, 2016 I love the stonework on the tower, especially the round bricks and the details around the arrowslit. Beyond what others have said about the roof, it looks like a well-constructed gatehouse, capable of keeping out suspicious-looking rogues creeping around corners in the dim light of evening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tezclatipoca Posted August 11, 2016 That's a really good build ! You improved on the wall technique. Great ! Too bad the picture is a bit blurry and I think you need more light too. Well, that would be my advice : add light. A good camera is not the only key of success. I have an average SONY camera that is not really a recent device but I try to light up more my builds with different spotlights and with a custom projector. It's not perfect, I know that, but it's the beginning of something better. It's not hard to do, doesn't cost much and it's worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted August 11, 2016 Very solid looking gatehouse! I too think this is your best build yet, and like the roofed walkway, and archway design a lot As BC said, used cameras are a great option, that's how I bought my current camera Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleJohn Posted September 2, 2016 Those round columns in the second story are really nice The stone texturing, stained glass window, and shields above the archway are all excellent as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
