[ENTRY][SMALL] Mini Imperial Trading Post

[Horation]

This sounds a little like the ship of Theseus ; will replacing one part of a boat each day until all parts have been replaced result in a new boat or not?

In this case, it is quite apparent that a good chunk of effort has been placed in making sure that all the original details are there.

[SevenDeadlyStreamers]

18 hours ago, Math Wizard said:

I think the best advice is to choose how you're doing the figs first, and then scale the minibuild to that, and you'll avoid any problems with sizing. 

 

Considering he's only in two sets, I'd have to guess the 6286 Skulls Eye Schooner!

I knew it would be too easy, lol. The problem with the ship is, to make it look good it needs to be slightly larger scale than the Imperial Trading Post. However that may actually make the figs looks a little closer to the right size. 

1 hour ago, Horation said:

This sounds a little like the ship of Theseus ; will replacing one part of a boat each day until all parts have been replaced result in a new boat or not?

In this case, it is quite apparent that a good chunk of effort has been placed in making sure that all the original details are there.

Indeed. The nice thing about a computer program is you can save the old file if you ever wanted to compare how much it has changed. 

1 hour ago, Horation said:

This sounds a little like the ship of Theseus ; will replacing one part of a boat each day until all parts have been replaced result in a new boat or not?

In this case, it is quite apparent that a good chunk of effort has been placed in making sure that all the original details are there.

Indeed. The nice thing about a computer program is you can save the old file if you ever wanted to compare how much it has changed. 

[Math Wizard]

9 hours ago, SevenDeadlyStreamers said:

I knew it would be too easy, lol. The problem with the ship is, to make it look good it needs to be slightly larger scale than the Imperial Trading Post. However that may actually make the figs looks a little closer to the right size. 

This is what always happens to me! I start a microscale build, and it ends up way larger than I intend, despite being microscale. I think its because I just try to add to much detail. For example, in this build of the Lion Knights' Castle, it is really only like half or quarter scale, which isn't as small as I originally intended: https://www.flickr.com/photos/197227990@N07/53433612762/in/dateposted-public/

 

Edited August 6, 2024 by Math Wizard

[SevenDeadlyStreamers]

4 minutes ago, Math Wizard said:

This is what always happens to me! I start a microscale build, and it ends up way larger than I intend, despite being microscale. I think its because I just try to add to much detail. For example, in this build of the Lion Knights' Castle, it is really only like half or quarter scale, which isn't as small as I originally intended: https://www.flickr.com/photos/197227990@N07/53433612762/in/dateposted-public/

 

That’s really impressive. I personally prefer the minimalist figs that you built. I just told Sydney the max number of pieces and then I added the decal ones so that we didn’t go over the piece count.

[Math Wizard]

1 minute ago, SevenDeadlyStreamers said:

That’s really impressive. I personally prefer the minimalist figs that you built. I just told Sydney the max number of pieces and then I added the decal ones so that we didn’t go over the piece count.

That's kinda what I imagined when I suggested it to you. You surprised me with your solution.

Also, @Mister Phes I think this was my 50th post!

[SevenDeadlyStreamers]

4 minutes ago, Math Wizard said:

That's kinda what I imagined when I suggested it to you. You surprised me with your solution.

Also, @Mister Phes I think this was my 50th post!

Congrats Math Wizard!

[Mister Phes]

8 hours ago, Math Wizard said:

Also, @Mister Phes I think this was my 50th post!

Are you going all the way to 100?

[YellowFrog]

10 hours ago, Math Wizard said:

This is what always happens to me! I start a microscale build, and it ends up way larger than I intend, despite being microscale. I think its because I just try to add to much detail. For example, in this build of the Lion Knights' Castle, it is really only like half or quarter scale, which isn't as small as I originally intended: https://www.flickr.com/photos/197227990@N07/53433612762/in/dateposted-public/

Impressive build! And even if its not as small as you hoped, it would surely be less than 1/20 of the original 4600 part count!

Edited August 6, 2024 by YellowFrog

[Math Wizard]

1 hour ago, Mister Phes said:

Are you going all the way to 100?

Nope, I'm stopping and claiming the prize for 50. I don't have the time to go all the way to 100.

21 minutes ago, YellowFrog said:

Impressive build - and even if its not as small as you hoped, it would surely be less than 1/20 of the original 4600 part count!

It's about 600 parts, so roughly 13% of the original

[Horation]

Well, that's much better than my scaled down version of enchanted island, it used over 100 parts vs 400 for the orginial, so 25%, and yours looks much closer to the original, too!

I can only suggest merging plates and bricks where applicable to reduce part count. since that seems like a tough problem for anyone working on micros (including SevenDeadlyStreamers's next build. 

Edited August 6, 2024 by Horation

[Mister Phes]

1 hour ago, Math Wizard said:

Nope, I'm stopping and claiming the prize for 50. I don't have the time to go all the way to 100.

As you wish!

Please send me a Private Message which includes:

• Your full name
• Shipping address
• Phone number
• The 50€ LEGO set you wish to claim as a prize

[SevenDeadlyStreamers]

I’m glad I could help Math Wizard get to that comment count as they helped me with the three Cs!

I know it has taken some time but I’ve submitted Sydney’s final entry in this contest!

Keep those comments and critiques coming everyone!

[BardDandelion]

Such a nice microscale build! I really like the usage of Classic Castle feathers for flags in the ship. Usage of Harry Potter printed tile is also great, it really fits here as an ornament on the sail. This is a rare example of situation when sticker would be better - these HP printed tiles do not come in white or tan if they were sticker we could apply them to tile of any color.

[YellowFrog]

I often find that micro-scale builds are more challenging than full-scale ones, as each and every element makes a big difference.

[Horation]

@BardDandelion, that's where I disagree, since in my book it would be far less impressive if they just made a sticker for every single part which needed it, this shows much more creativity.

I considered doing my own version of 6277 in microscale, but all I could think of was using stickers rather than building elements in certain spots, so it wasn't going to be much in the way of competition.

[SevenDeadlyStreamers]

On 8/7/2024 at 4:43 AM, BardDandelion said:

Such a nice microscale build! I really like the usage of Classic Castle feathers for flags in the ship. Usage of Harry Potter printed tile is also great, it really fits here as an ornament on the sail. This is a rare example of situation when sticker would be better - these HP printed tiles do not come in white or tan if they were sticker we could apply them to tile of any color.

Shhh don’t tell anyone, lol

But I guess I could have used a standard tile and applied a decal. My daughter did most of the searching for parts so that one looked the most appropriate for what was already available on BrickLink Studio. 

On 8/7/2024 at 9:36 AM, YellowFrog said:

I often find that micro-scale builds are more challenging than full-scale ones, as each and every element makes a big difference.

Yes, the Skulls Eye Schooner was especially challenging since it was hard to find the right scale for certain elements. To do this Trading Post, I found a couple plates to use as a template and let my daughter try to fit the buildings onto it. 

On 8/7/2024 at 10:44 PM, Horation said:

@BardDandelion, that's where I disagree, since in my book it would be far less impressive if they just made a sticker for every single part which needed it, this shows much more creativity.

I considered doing my own version of 6277 in microscale, but all I could think of was using stickers rather than building elements in certain spots, so it wasn't going to be much in the way of competition.

Stickers are an AFOL’s worst enemy after all, lol. Whenever I submit something to LEGO Ideas I tend to use decals with the hope that if it ever was turned into an official set, they would make printed elements and not use stickers. 

[Horation]

Oh, you've submitted builds on Lego Ideas? I'd love to see them, since if they are half as good as your entries they deserve quite a lot of votes!

[SevenDeadlyStreamers]

2 hours ago, Horation said:

Oh, you've submitted builds on Lego Ideas? I'd love to see them, since if they are half as good as your entries they deserve quite a lot of votes!

Unfortunately they are not pirate themed, otherwise I would share them on this forum. I currently have ones for the video games Chrono Trigger and Kingdom Hearts. I also participate in the BrickLink Designer Programs, just say hi if you ever see my name!

[BardDandelion]

@Horation @SevenDeadlyStreamers In general, yes. I also prefer prints over stickers.
Although, stickers are easier to remove (sometimes parts with sticker/prints are common and signicifantly cheaper on BL than "naked" version), they could be applied to different part (to another color or completely different shape). Stickers sheet also get handy when you want to get some "custom" sticker. Some people just cut parts of the sticker sheets to get shapes they need, not only from the stickers themself but also from the white background or the color border around the sticker.

[SevenDeadlyStreamers]

5 hours ago, BardDandelion said:

@Horation @SevenDeadlyStreamers In general, yes. I also prefer prints over stickers.
Although, stickers are easier to remove (sometimes parts with sticker/prints are common and signicifantly cheaper on BL than "naked" version), they could be applied to different part (to another color or completely different shape). Stickers sheet also get handy when you want to get some "custom" sticker. Some people just cut parts of the sticker sheets to get shapes they need, not only from the stickers themself but also from the white background or the color border around the sticker.

Just so long as you don’t apply the sticker over multiple parts! I still have an old Shell Gas Station set where they used to put the logo on top of a 3 brick stack. 

[Horation]

That's always annoying to deal with, but I personally find that it's not how I have to put the sticker that matters, but the quantity! In both recent and older racing sets, there were always loads of stickers which made everything fiddly to put properly.

[Math Wizard]

On 8/9/2024 at 5:31 PM, SevenDeadlyStreamers said:

Unfortunately they are not pirate themed, otherwise I would share them on this forum. I currently have ones for the video games Chrono Trigger and Kingdom Hearts. I also participate in the BrickLink Designer Programs, just say hi if you ever see my name!

I'm pretty sure I'm following you on IDEAS already  

You could always add links to your LEGO profiles in your message signature. That's what I just figured out how to do since I keep seeing it on others. You go to <your username>, account settings, signature. Then you can type whatever and it will show at the bottom of all messages you send.

[SevenDeadlyStreamers]

1 hour ago, Math Wizard said:

I'm pretty sure I'm following you on IDEAS already  

You could always add links to your LEGO profiles in your message signature. That's what I just figured out how to do since I keep seeing it on others. You go to <your username>, account settings, signature. Then you can type whatever and it will show at the bottom of all messages you send.

Cool, I’ll check that out. Do you happen to go by “Math Wizard” on LEGO Ideas or something else?

[Math Wizard]

8 hours ago, SevenDeadlyStreamers said:

Cool, I’ll check that out. Do you happen to go by “Math Wizard” on LEGO Ideas or something else?

Yep! I use it for any and all LEGO profiles. You can see them linked in my message signature below.

[Christophh]

Wow! I am a big fan of micro builds and thid one captures the original just great. To hear that your 13 year old daighter built this blew my mind. Fantastic job and congrats to your daughter for building this great little MOC. Everything is captured just perfectly!

 

also, @Mister Phes this is my 25th post, what does that mean, because i didn't really get the explaination.