TooMuchCaffeine Posted April 9, 2011 Here's my entry for the D2C Contest, a large-scale set for the Pharaoh's Quest theme: "Museum of Antiquities"... This imposing building stands in the heart of Cairo, and makes for a handy base of operations for Jake and Mac when they're between adventures. But who are those shady characters lurking outside? Surely they're not planning to ROB THE MUSEUM? Inside, the museum is a treasure trove of ancient secrets and artefacts. Hamish, the curator, is only to happy to help Jake plan out his next adventure... And whilst Mac packs away the latest discoveries for transport, something ancient wakes from its long slumber... I hope you enjoy seeing this as much as I enjoyed putting it together. See here for the full Flickr set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CorneliusMurdock Posted April 9, 2011 Aw, man... It's really awesome and I love it. Only thing is now I have to decide whether to go through with my very similar idea for my own entry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rufus Posted April 9, 2011 Aw, man... It's really awesome and I love it. Only thing is now I have to decide whether to go through with my very similar idea for my own entry. Seconded! But it is a really great idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregorovich Posted April 9, 2011 Great museum, TooMuchCaffeine! There's so much to love about this. Great work, and good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arigomi Posted April 9, 2011 I love how you use the flying mummy wings in a display. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duke Posted April 9, 2011 Really excellent entry overall, I think the angled display cabinet is particularly effective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Spark That Bled Posted April 9, 2011 It looks great. It makes me want to go out and buy some Pharaoh's Quest Sets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XimenaPaulina Posted April 10, 2011 Very well done entry TMC! The external design of the museum looks pretty good particularly the arch in the entrance. The interior details also fits the PQ theme nicely with all the various PQ elements. Great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwil Posted April 10, 2011 Nice museum, really fits with PQ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baylego Posted April 10, 2011 Very cool! It looks very cleanly built, just like a well kept museum . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cara Posted April 10, 2011 The door for the display cabinet, the chair, the arch, love the details. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzylegobricks Posted April 10, 2011 I love this entry! The display case is just so realistic, and the extra room for the deliveries shows a lot of other details as well. I like the sign you made for the deliveries up front. Great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tazmaniac Posted April 10, 2011 Great SNOT floor amongst other great details lamp, clock, truck, I could go on but you get the point. Any reason you left the roof off? I'm glad I wont be the only smooth entry Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TooMuchCaffeine Posted April 10, 2011 Thanks for the comments guys. Much appreciated. @TazManiac - I originally planned a roof, but ended up deciding against it. I think it might be overly-complex as an "official set" design anyway, I thought a roof would definitely push it over that line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristofBD Posted April 10, 2011 Excellent entry! I like the overall idea and the modest execution. The rooms are not too packed, but there's plenty of detail nonetheless. I also like the subtle storyline. Great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arigomi Posted April 10, 2011 @TazManiac - I originally planned a roof, but ended up deciding against it. I think it might be overly-complex as an "official set" design anyway, I thought a roof would definitely push it over that line. I think it's better without a roof. A roof for this type of building wouldn't add much in terms of visual interest. Without the roof, viewers are invited to take a closer look at all of the wonderful furniture you made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oky Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) Yes, this is very good. I was thinking of making a museum as well. I really like the desk and sarcophagus. Some very good techniques in there, although I would have left the middle drawer out so that a person sitting a the desk could put his feet under it. The two tiles on top of the sarcophagus look a bit out of place too. It feels a bit bare for a museum, so perhaps you could add a second floor with even more exhibits? I also second the idea of adding a roof. Just look at all the official modular building; they all have a second floor and roof, and quite detailed ones at that. And shouldn't the truck be dark red, not dark green? Good luck! Edited April 11, 2011 by Oky Wan Kenobi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe Posted April 11, 2011 This is great! The interior is wonderfully detailed and i love the little truck! I'd add my voice to those who are calling for a roof though - i reckon it would cap off yr beautiful MOC nicely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Invader Zim Posted April 11, 2011 Everything is amazing. I particularly like how you successfully use PQ elements that I thought looked too . . . fantasy. I was definitely wrong on that one. For the columns at the front door, have you tried the 2x2 round profile bricks in tan (like in City of Atlantis) ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commander Laquiet Posted April 12, 2011 What a great entry! This is brimming with detail - that chair is one of the best designs I have seen in recent history. I love the whole museumish feel it creates, and touches like the cabinets and the wings mounted on the wall finish this off beautifully. I also love that dark green truck. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flare Posted April 12, 2011 Very nice. Great entry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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CorneliusMurdock Posted April 14, 2011 Only thing is now I have to decide whether to go through with my very similar idea for my own entry Do I have an echo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masked Builder Posted April 16, 2011 This contest sure is turning out some great entries! I especially like this one. The use of many of the Pharaoh's Quest parts and such a smooth well executed idea really makes this stand out. Nice work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devil Posted April 17, 2011 Great Detail on the exterior of the building. I love Jake's artifacts that have been displayed in the museum and the makeshift workshop at the back is awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
