sdrnet Posted July 26 Posted July 26 Hello everyone! After a long pause due to lack of free time, lack of inspiration, and too much work... at the beginning of the year, I found the desire to build again, and after six months of work, here I am with module 5 of the Medieval Village! The fifth module of the medieval village is the classic market square where you can find food, tools, trade, and entertainment. It consists of three 48x48 bases and integrates with the previous four village modules. The buildings present are (from left to right): 1) The Lord Merchant's residence 2) The Bakery 3) The castle's entrance portico with two watchtowers 4) The Tavern 5) The Painter's House 6) The Fruit and Vegetable Seller 7) The Blacksmith 8) The Sundial Tower In the square, we can also find additional accessories: A cart with wood and spices, the baker's stall, the tavern table, the village well, a raised stage with minstrels and jugglers, the fishmonger's stall, and five knights (on horseback). On the left side of the first house, we also find a tree and a small bridge crossing the stream that connects to the watermill (from the previous module). The tavern is also a clear remake of set #6067, a tribute to this glorious Castle set. The tavern also features interior furnishings. For the other buildings, I am considering recreating the interior details in the future. This new MOC is made up of 32 minifigures and an approximate total of 14,500 pieces. You can view all the detailed photos of the MOC in this Flickr Gallery: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sdrnet/albums/72177720327772401 I hope you enjoy my latest work, and stay tuned for the next module #6! Comments are welcome! Sandro, SDRnet Quote
Corydoras Posted July 26 Posted July 26 It's breathtaking. Simply breathtaking. My favorite part is perhaps the modern rendition of the Guarded Inn. Oh, and the large well, too! Quote
Grover Posted July 26 Posted July 26 Fantastic! Love the homage to the Guarded Inn. You've done a good job incorporating the feel of the old Castle line while expanding it a bit and bringing more detail. Very nice incorporation of the newer elements (sunflower for example), and you've done a nice job blending all the flora in with the curved and wedge plates and color blocking so the vegetation feels organic but not chaotic. Well done! Quote
DonQuixote Posted July 26 Posted July 26 That guarded inn looks fantastic! This should become a retro set for Lego to release next year! Quote
GeoBrick Posted July 26 Posted July 26 Literary a joy to behold. And I can only echo 1963maniac: where are the modules #1 to #4 to be found? Commentwise, I like how the horsed Falcon -and Lion knights seem on a collision course (I know, not really), and the sun dial is a nice detail. OTOH, the water well seems to miss a rope or chain where upon a bucket could be put? Quote
sdrnet Posted July 26 Author Posted July 26 Thank you all for the comments and the many compliments! Thank you so much. I've been working hard for several months. My working method is to include as many details as possible, and until I achieve the result I've written in my head, I'm not satisfied. The perfect mix for me is to achieve a good level of realism without going overboard. I like to convey that the diorama is a visually pleasing construction, yet also fun, and it should convey the feeling of being built with our beloved bricks. 24 minutes ago, GeoBrick said: Literary a joy to behold. And I can only echo 1963maniac: where are the modules #1 to #4 to be found? Commentwise, I like how the horsed Falcon -and Lion knights seem on a collision course (I know, not really), and the sun dial is a nice detail. OTOH, the water well seems to miss a rope or chain where upon a bucket could be put? 5 hours ago, 1963maniac said: Wow, This awesome!!!! Where csn modules 1-4 be seen? All the village modules have been presented in various places on the web, but Eurobricks has always held pride of place for me, so you'll find all the relevant pages below: Module #4 - Medieval Farm: https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/forums/topic/199514-moc-medieval-farm Module #3 - Outpost in the Forest: https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/forums/topic/197837-moc-outpost-in-the-forest Module #2 - Medieval Bridge and Watermill: https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/forums/topic/197394-moc-medieval-bridge-and-water-mill Module #1 - Medieval Windmill (My oldest MOC, dating back to 2018, is where the inspiration for the medieval village came from) https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/forums/topic/159986-moc-medieval-windmill/ In any case, you can find all the albums and photographs of my MOCs on my Flickr page at this address: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sdrnet/albums/ Thank you at all !!! Quote
sdrnet Posted July 26 Author Posted July 26 28 minutes ago, GeoBrick said: Per quanto riguarda i commenti, mi piace come i cavalieri Falcon e Lion sembrano in rotta di collisione (lo so, non è vero), e la meridiana è un bel dettaglio. D'altra parte, al pozzo sembra mancare una corda o una catena su cui appoggiare un secchio? For the well, I initially tried adding a rope and a bucket, but I wasn't satisfied with the aesthetics. In my research, the inhabitants carried buckets attached to a rope to lift the water. The well also isn't very deep, and the water is almost at the minifigure's level. This is the explanation. For the sundial, I studied a lot, then turned to a graphic designer and printer to create a special sticker for a 5x6 panel. Clocks didn't exist in the Middle Ages, but sundials were widely used! Quote
Yoggington Posted July 26 Posted July 26 I did wonder if this project was dead in the water, but no, it's bigger and better than ever. Have you got a group shot of all five modules together? (I found the four one already) Quote
sdrnet Posted July 26 Author Posted July 26 24 minutes ago, Yoggington said: I did wonder if this project was dead in the water, but no, it's bigger and better than ever. Have you got a group shot of all five modules together? (I found the four one already) Not destined for failure... my determination is immense, and when I think of a project, I want to see it through! I've always had in my mind since day one what this village should become, and I can't believe how many other projects I still have in mind! Unfortunately, last year and the first months of 2025 have been truly terrible from a work perspective. Very little free time and a lot of tiredness have slowed me down. But in the end, I'm happy I made it. It's not finished yet, though! You know that a good medieval village still lacks at least one fundamental thing... Unfortunately, my space at home doesn't allow me to have it all assembled... but in a week, I'll be able to exhibit it in its entirety for the first time in Lecco, on Lake Como here in Italy. On that occasion, I'll take more photos and show you how it looks overall. Thanks again! Quote
GeoBrick Posted July 27 Posted July 27 16 hours ago, sdrnet said: Thank you all for the comments and the many compliments! Thank you so much. I've been working hard for several months. My working method is to include as many details as possible, and until I achieve the result I've written in my head, I'm not satisfied. The perfect mix for me is to achieve a good level of realism without going overboard. I like to convey that the diorama is a visually pleasing construction, yet also fun, and it should convey the feeling of being built with our beloved bricks. All the village modules have been presented in various places on the web, but Eurobricks has always held pride of place for me, so you'll find all the relevant pages below: Module #4 - Medieval Farm: https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/forums/topic/199514-moc-medieval-farm Module #3 - Outpost in the Forest: https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/forums/topic/197837-moc-outpost-in-the-forest Module #2 - Medieval Bridge and Watermill: https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/forums/topic/197394-moc-medieval-bridge-and-water-mill Module #1 - Medieval Windmill (My oldest MOC, dating back to 2018, is where the inspiration for the medieval village came from) https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/forums/topic/159986-moc-medieval-windmill/ In any case, you can find all the albums and photographs of my MOCs on my Flickr page at this address: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sdrnet/albums/ Thank you at all !!! Ah, now I remember you showing modules 2 to 4. They were (and still are, I hope) gorgeous. Quote
sdrnet Posted July 27 Author Posted July 27 4 hours ago, GeoBrick said: Ah, ora ricordo quando mi hai mostrato i moduli dal 2 al 4. Erano (e spero che lo siano ancora) stupendi. Of all the MOCs I've made in the past (except for a few rare cases), I've never disassembled anything... so these modules will surely remain alive in the coming years! Quote
Velnerius Posted Monday at 01:51 PM Posted Monday at 01:51 PM Questo moc è eccezionale! I love how colorful it is, and I can imagine how impressive it looks together with all the other modules! I'd almost drive up to Lecco next week to be able to see it in person! Quote
sdrnet Posted Monday at 02:20 PM Author Posted Monday at 02:20 PM 17 minutes ago, Velnerius said: Questo moc è eccezionale! Adoro quanto sia colorato e posso immaginare quanto sia d'effetto insieme a tutti gli altri moduli! Quasi quasi andrei fino a Lecco la prossima settimana per vederlo di persona! Thank you so much for your compliments! I'd be honored to show you around in Lecco. I don't know where you live or if you're able. Let me know! Quote
Velnerius Posted Tuesday at 06:54 AM Posted Tuesday at 06:54 AM 16 hours ago, sdrnet said: Thank you so much for your compliments! I'd be honored to show you around in Lecco. I don't know where you live or if you're able. Let me know! I live in Rome! When exactly does the exhibition take place? Quote
sdrnet Posted Tuesday at 01:58 PM Author Posted Tuesday at 01:58 PM 7 hours ago, Velnerius said: I live in Rome! When exactly does the exhibition take place? I don't know the exact details yet, but this is what I know: Rome, October 24-26, 2025 I believe it will be held at the Palazzo dei Congressi (to be verified). Quote
Elysiumfountain Posted Tuesday at 07:40 PM Posted Tuesday at 07:40 PM Truly stunning! I think I find new little details that I've missed every time I look again at it. Very well done! Quote
sdrnet Posted Wednesday at 10:13 AM Author Posted Wednesday at 10:13 AM 14 hours ago, Elysiumfountain said: Davvero spettacolare! Ogni volta che lo riguardo, mi sembra di scoprire nuovi piccoli dettagli che mi erano sfuggiti. Davvero ben fatto! I'm very happy with what you say! It means I managed to do things the right way. Thank you Quote
Velnerius Posted Thursday at 12:05 PM Posted Thursday at 12:05 PM On 7/29/2025 at 3:58 PM, sdrnet said: I don't know the exact details yet, but this is what I know: Rome, October 24-26, 2025 I believe it will be held at the Palazzo dei Congressi (to be verified). Awesome! I'll definitely come and visit! Quote
SpacePolice89 Posted Thursday at 01:13 PM Posted Thursday at 01:13 PM This is very beautiful. This is the type of build that is a work of art. I like to look at all the small details. Fantastic job! Quote
T-86(swebrickLUG) Posted 11 hours ago Posted 11 hours ago Truly awesome stuff! Fun to take a deep dive looking into all the details, which are also great!! Quote
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