Kumpelkante Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) First of all, i have no clue, in which theme this MOC finally fits in. Originally it was intended as a fantasy/castle-moc, but with some ideas that i incorporated it does look like something else. Though its set in a fantasy-world, it would fit the 19th century. Anyway, if Historic Themes is the wrong forum... move it. However, this little scene depicts the hut of an witch, which is built around an old abandoned tower in the swamp. It looks a bit better in real life, but i hope the weird spooky voodo-ridden creepy atmosphere i tried to create comes across in the pics. Brickshelf-Gallery when public flikr Edited May 21, 2011 by Rufus Indexed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I Scream Clone Posted March 25, 2011 A nice run down looking building. I do find it a little too busy on the eye, I think its the different colours in the water. It feels like a swamp with all the vines and moss growing, yet the different shades of blue seem to indicate movement in the water as opposed to stagnant swamp water. Perhaps an area of the water a little less covered with plant life, or just a single shade of blue would have worked for me. Nice work all-in-all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maydayartist Posted March 25, 2011 Oh sole mio!! Looks like a venetian gondolier, maybe a little bit darker That look absolutely nice. I like the swamp design with all the plant and the hidden house. Now you should make pictures with dark background and less lightning to catsh the atmosphere!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kumpelkante Posted March 25, 2011 Oh sole mio!! Looks like a venetian gondolier, maybe a little bit darker That look absolutely nice. I like the swamp design with all the plant and the hidden house. Now you should make pictures with dark background and less lightning to catsh the atmosphere!! STRIKE!!! Those venetian gondoliers were my inspiration for the boat. Concerning the backgroundcolor, that was in fact my first idea, which i dismissed because i was afraid that the contrast may suffer. ...i'll give it a try anyway, its pretty easy with gimp. Concerning Clone criticism: youre right, it would be far better if the color of the water was all dark blue. its a matter of the collection So far, thanks for the compliments and criticism anyway. And keep sending in constructive criticism. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Admiral Croissant Posted March 25, 2011 Nice It has all the things it should have: a voodoo doll (ofcourse), a telescope, a swamp, spiders, etc. The curved spikes(?) and hanging plants also give it a mysterious feeling. Perhaps you could also use the green from the top roof for the swamp colour next time but outside of that it's a nice MOC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted March 25, 2011 Excellent creation 'Kumpelkante', a very creepy place eh ? Zombie servant's eh ? Must be the cheap hired help ! Great towering build.....she must be into star gazing ! Brick On 'Kumpelkante' ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzylegobricks Posted March 25, 2011 Creepy! I like the board walk, and the rundown feeling. Servants? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CptMugwash Posted March 26, 2011 Very nice, you've certainly captured the spooky feeling, I agree with 'maydayartist about the dark backdrop and low lighting It reminds me of Tia Dalma's place in pirates of the carribean. If you could fit a big tree in there covered in vines that would be awesome, maybe with a hanging skeleton and an owl or bats. Good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregorovich Posted March 26, 2011 I really love the murky water and all the vines and weeds. The details are all excellent, and I love the interior! The only thing I'd change would be to take the stone tower off the top; it looks quite odd. Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nindja10 Posted March 26, 2011 i love the details on tower n' water Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus Posted April 6, 2011 Great MOC, love the voodoo doll (hilarious), really nice detail throughout, good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Elijah Timms Posted April 6, 2011 If I may... the stone tower seems a bit out of place. Otherwise excellent stuff! I spend a lot of time hanging out with voodoo-witches and their hovels look very much like this one. *No, not really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XimenaPaulina Posted April 7, 2011 Very interesting build Kumpelkante, the murkiness of the swamp and the overall rundown look of the hut really fits a voodoo-witch abode well. Nice work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
