LegoFanfromPR Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 Whilst the war rages in the North, in the western lowlands, in the middle of nowhere, the Crossroads Inn is always open for weary travelers. The Innkeeper, his wife and wife's sisters will receive all who come for rest, food and if they bring enough gold or gems, top notch weapons. The Innkeeper, a master smith, has his shoppe behind the Inn, whilst the open air armory,eatig tables and coziness of the hostesses invite everyone who can afford a good nights rest, a hearty meal, a razor sharp souvenir and a merry good time. Since I run on a very tight budget, I paint my bricks gray (airspray). Hope you like it. The Crossroads Inn by jarosarionieves, on Flickr The hostesses by jarosarionieves, on Flickr The Crossroads Inn 1.2 by jarosarionieves, on Flickr The Mastersmith and his shoppe by jarosarionieves, on Flickr Serving the tables by jarosarionieves, on Flickr panoramic view by jarosarionieves, on Flickr Another view by jarosarionieves, on Flickr Quote
Captain Dee Posted May 1, 2015 Posted May 1, 2015 The concept of an innkeeper/blacksmith is certainly unique and the details of the forge are nice. However, I would like to respectfully suggest that the entire scene is better suited as a blacksmith's forge only. The inn is small and doesn't have much detail, but if you look at the image titled "the mastersmith and his shoppe" it all looks like a reasonably sized forging operation. Regarding the painted bricks, I don't have a problem with it, especially if your collection is small (I've never done it) but purists won't like it. Again, the forge is nice and without any text or title I'd assume that's all it was. Keep on building! Quote
LegoFanfromPR Posted May 1, 2015 Author Posted May 1, 2015 Guess that explains the lack of replies regarding my MOC. :sceptic: :sceptic: :sceptic: Quote
BrickJagger Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 I really like your MOC, but only as a forge. I'll second what Captain Dee said. Nice job though! Quote
LegoFanfromPR Posted May 2, 2015 Author Posted May 2, 2015 OK, I think we got a trend. I'll see how I can work expanding the Inn, or rebranding it as a weapons shoppe or forge. Thanks for the input guys!!! Quote
Captain Dee Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 Everything doesn't have to be huge or overflowing with details and it's good that you mentioned your budget; many people will view this topic, yawn and move on but we all need reminding that building with a limited collection is far more challenging than building from an enormous volume and variety of parts. You have a very good start and I really like your positive attitude. Keep that and you'll do well regardless of how many replies you get. My biggest concern isn't the inclusion of the inn but the fact that it doesn't really look like one. See what you can come up with and keep us posted! Quote
guyichun Posted May 3, 2015 Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) the forge is nice and without any text or title I'd assume that's all it was. Keep on building! Edited May 3, 2015 by guyichun Quote
LegoFanfromPR Posted May 10, 2015 Author Posted May 10, 2015 Working on it. I expanded the building, gave the smith a larger working area, and built a small well too. Still not an Inn (which I believe it won't) but maybe a small watering hole/eatery/shoppe for those traversing the crossroads will upload pics asap. Quote
Balbo Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 Nice job! I like how you made the forge. I'm looking forward seeing the expansion of your creation Quote
J031 Ty3r Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 looks pretty good but it is a little plain but the blacksmith looks good Quote
Jreacher Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 I also think it should just be a forge. It doesnt look Inn like at all. But it looks like an awesome blacksmith forge! Quote
LegoFanfromPR Posted May 21, 2015 Author Posted May 21, 2015 After working out a bit with whatever blocks I had spare, the Inn is no longer an Inn, but the Crossroads Forge and Watering Hole. Top notch weapons, warm food, and pleasant staff. IMG_20150521_085203037[1] by Jose Rosario, on Flickr IMG_20150521_085215766[1] by Jose Rosario, on Flickr IMG_20150521_085232719[1] by Jose Rosario, on Flickr IMG_20150521_085327533[1] by Jose Rosario, on Flickr IMG_20150521_085335374[1] by Jose Rosario, on Flickr IMG_20150521_085351975[1] by Jose Rosario, on Flickr IMG_20150521_085427614[1] by Jose Rosario, on Flickr Quote
Regenerate builder Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Nice upgrades! It is much more fitting for its name now. Do you have any grass, plants or trees you could add? Quote
LegoFanfromPR Posted May 21, 2015 Author Posted May 21, 2015 I'll try buying some over the net, since I got none available. Thanks for the input Quote
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