Barnsdale Watchtower

[spaceman76]

Since the lake was finished, I have had time to get my inventory updated and added many new parts. But also a new build, a watchtower. That was again something I have never done before and spend much time to come up with ideas and design. A few months ago, I started to follow a german builder on Flickr, Ralf Langer. He build some fantastic things, including medieval builds. Once in a while he reveals his techniques and that was my inspiration to the tall cylinder wall. In the way of styles to make a wall look old and weathered, this wall is made with rings of mixels hinges. These hinges can twist and bend in many ways and makes it a perfect use for a stone wall. Each ring is completed in size and then placed on to up the one below. In 4 different spots, the rings are attatched to eachother with plates inside the cylinder. Once a ring is in position, tiles are put on the studs. Keep in mind that each ring have to be adjusted before you can add the tiles. 

 

[zoth33]

Great tower.  I like all the tiles and plates on the tower.  The upper wooden part is excellent.  Very nice railing and I like the use of the wooden round tiles to simulate wooden beams.  The tiled roof is nice.  I like the trees and plants around the tower, the trees have some nice diversity.  I like the vine with the claw pieces, gives it some character.  

[Beleg the Ranger]

Very good, virtually flawless! Plates, plates and more plates that make your build the way it is, super detailed and super cool!

[Jerry McGlade]

The tiling is fantastic! Great job!

[Boindil Lego]

What a great build!

[Sarophas]

Really well made! Interesting choice of colors, but it works quite well. The different building techniques are also really interesting, especially the wooden 'walls' look amazing

[Zarcania]

Nice ! I especially love the curved stairs. Is there pictures or details in building somewhere?

[Svendp]

This is a very nice build. I love the staircase especially