[MOC] The Bull & Bone Inn

[SirBlake]

I threatened to do my own MOC inspired by @the Inventor and his outstanding Golden Crown Inn

It is so well executed and designed, I just had to take a run at my own version. So please don't think I'm copying or trying to steal your thunder, Inventor. Your MOC just inspired me to give something similar a shot, and it was very fun and rewarding to do so.

The dimensions were dictated by my shelving, as I made this to absolutely fill a shelf in my display area. As always, parts inventory dictated some creative solutions, and as I was going along, I had some other ideas such as the bull skull ove the bar and antler chandelier that helped to personalize it a bit. Also, the Inventor clearly is a better photographer than I am, but hopefully this will do. The name is a nod to my favorite English pub in town, the Bull & Bush. 

I intend to get some lighting for the windows and to light up the stage for the band.

 

Edited December 5, 2022 by SirBlake

[the Inventor]

Well, I certainly see the resemblance. 

I like your touch on it though, such as the skull above the bar and the dart board and carpet in front of the stage. 

Getting that light for the stage will really improve the looks, just like it did on my build.

 

Thanks again for your compliments even as far as trying to build your own interpretation of it. 

[SirBlake]

50 minutes ago, the Inventor said:

Well, I certainly see the resemblance. 

I like your touch on it though, such as the skull above the bar and the dart board and carpet in front of the stage. 

Getting that light for the stage will really improve the looks, just like it did on my build.

 

Thanks again for your compliments even as far as trying to build your own interpretation of it. 

Thank you so much! There are a lot of details that I still prefer in yours, but this was a really fun exercise. I agree that the lighting will make a huge difference, but I couldn't wait to post pics. :)

[NOD]

That is beautiful!  I like the high walls and the balcony.

[SirBlake]

7 hours ago, NOD said:

That is beautiful!  I like the high walls and the balcony.

 

Thanks! Though to be fair, those aspects were lifted directly from the Inventor. He deserves the credit there. :)

[Killian]

On 12/5/2022 at 8:55 PM, SirBlake said:

I threatened to do my own MOC inspired by @the Inventor and his outstanding Golden Crown Inn

It is so well executed and designed, I just had to take a run at my own version. So please don't think I'm copying or trying to steal your thunder, Inventor. Your MOC just inspired me to give something similar a shot, and it was very fun and rewarding to do so.

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, as the saying goes

[SirBlake]

4 hours ago, Killian said:

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, as the saying goes

Indeed. I can attest to the sincerity part, as we can all identify with the idea of taking inspiration from other people's work, but as soon as I saw the Golden Crown Inn, I knew I had to dive in and give it a go.

[SirBlake]

Lighting added! I think it definitely does a lot of work to bring things to life.

 

EDIT: Also, you can see where I revamped the mounting of the bull skull above the bar. I think recessing it is a better look.

 

Edited December 20, 2022 by SirBlake