JanetVanD Posted August 27, 2019 Posted August 27, 2019 I hope this is the right forum for this MOC. I figured the Baba Yaga is historical in a legendary sort of way....... Deeply rooted in old Slavic folklore, the Baba Yaga is as mysterious as she is terrifying. Tales vary as to who and what she really is, but most agree that the Baba Yaga is an old hag who dwells deep in the forest in a magical hut on chicken legs. She feeds on unwary humans, and her home is adorned with their skeletal remains. This LEGO® depiction is comprised of 5,148 pieces, took 12 days to design & create and was completed in August 2019. Home of the Baba Yaga by Jessica Farrell, on Flickr Home of the Baba Yaga (2) by Jessica Farrell, on Flickr Baba Yaga, Deep in the Forest by Jessica Farrell, on Flickr Baba Yaga's Hut on Chicken Legs by Jessica Farrell, on Flickr The Baba Yaga by Jessica Farrell, on Flickr Quote
DeCommander96 Posted August 27, 2019 Posted August 27, 2019 When I saw the title, I thought you meant John Wick Anyway, this build is amazing! I love the Baba Yaga build herself, and all the little details like the Bone Pot are amazing! Give yourself a big pat on the back, this is awesome Quote
zoth33 Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 Awesome job. I love the legs on the house. The house overall has nice texture and the roof is great. The landscaping and the trees are nicely done. I also like the lighting in the photos, gives some nice shading. Your character Baba Yaga looks pretty cool too. What pieces did you use for his eyes. Quote
ExeSandbox Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 What a beautiful scenery! I really love the colors used. I also like how you chose to make it bigger than minifig scale, it works so well here! Quote
Agent Kallus Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 This is really nice, and you definitely chose the right sub-forum, Quote
The APhOL Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 This is cool. I like how the forest surround the home. The skeleton body is interesting because is not in scale. This means she is taller than a normal human or is the body of some smaller creature? Quote
JanetVanD Posted August 28, 2019 Author Posted August 28, 2019 1 hour ago, The APhOL said: The skeleton body is interesting because is not in scale. This means she is taller than a normal human or is the body of some smaller creature? It's a little more gruesome than that, actually, for it is known that the Baba Yaga eats children...... Quote
The APhOL Posted August 29, 2019 Posted August 29, 2019 10 hours ago, JanetVanD said: It's a little more gruesome than that, actually, for it is known that the Baba Yaga eats children...... I suspected it but I wasn't sure thanks for the confirmation! Quote
Professor Thaum Posted September 13, 2019 Posted September 13, 2019 Awesome ! This house and the brickbuilt Baba Yaga, that rocks !! Quote
MinusAndy Posted September 18, 2019 Posted September 18, 2019 On 8/28/2019 at 9:38 PM, JanetVanD said: It's a little more gruesome than that, actually, for it is known that the Baba Yaga eats children...... Cool, more Lego for us grownups. Quote
Exetrius Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 Fantastic rendition of the myth! I have seen minifig scale versions of it, but not larger than that. Baba Yaga has a lot of character, thanks to the pose and the nose (I couldn't resist t let that rhyme). The terrain with it's textures, muted colours and moreover the large number of big trees really make the scene. Additionally, putting both the hut and the cauldron at an angle helps to make it feel even more natural. The hut itself looks superb, btw. I do have a few questions. First of all, is there no photo showing the whole build; is it not meant to be viewed in its entirety? Also, how is the hut held up, as it doesn't seem that the legs and the ladder carry that weight? And lastly, how could you so accurately determine how many pieces are in the build, did you make it in LDD first or did you painstakingly keep count? Keep up the good work, Janet! Quote
JanetVanD Posted September 21, 2019 Author Posted September 21, 2019 20 hours ago, Exetrius said: I do have a few questions. First of all, is there no photo showing the whole build; is it not meant to be viewed in its entirety? Also, how is the hut held up, as it doesn't seem that the legs and the ladder carry that weight? And lastly, how could you so accurately determine how many pieces are in the build, did you make it in LDD first or did you painstakingly keep count? Keep up the good work, Janet! Between all the photos, almost 95% of the model is visible. I deliberately kept the edges out of the picture to aid the "deep in the forest" atmosphere. Viewers at exhibitions can, of course, see the entirety. The legs do actually support the weight of the hut on their own. the stacked tyres hide a surprisingly strong technic construction of axles and axle connectors which slot into the base. However, the balance is a bit precarious so the ladder acts as a stabiliser. Yes, I do painstakingly keep count of each piece! (I'm not tech-minded enough to consider using any digital design tools) I know it seems obsessive but I got into the habit of keeping count when doing commissioned builds, (to help keep track of costs) and now I do it almost automatically, jotting down the totals at the end of each building session. Quote
Aliencat Posted September 22, 2019 Posted September 22, 2019 This is really well made! The texture that those tires create on the legs is just perfect for chicken legs, and the whole thing is super well constructed, great photos too! Quote
Exetrius Posted September 22, 2019 Posted September 22, 2019 On 9/21/2019 at 10:56 AM, JanetVanD said: Between all the photos, almost 95% of the model is visible. I deliberately kept the edges out of the picture to aid the "deep in the forest" atmosphere. Viewers at exhibitions can, of course, see the entirety. The legs do actually support the weight of the hut on their own. the stacked tyres hide a surprisingly strong technic construction of axles and axle connectors which slot into the base. However, the balance is a bit precarious so the ladder acts as a stabiliser. Yes, I do painstakingly keep count of each piece! (I'm not tech-minded enough to consider using any digital design tools) I know it seems obsessive but I got into the habit of keeping count when doing commissioned builds, (to help keep track of costs) and now I do it almost automatically, jotting down the totals at the end of each building session. That's three times the answer I less expected, awesome! That sure makes it all the more impressive! Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted September 26, 2019 Posted September 26, 2019 Wonderful old house ...there are so many skulls and so many skeletons ...really creepy! Quote
Boindil Lego Posted September 29, 2019 Posted September 29, 2019 Very cool build! It makes a great scene all together. Quote
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