Various Tutorials & Instructions

[MontyMatte]

Hi all,

I've finished a few tutorials and instructions over the last couple of months, and I wanted to share them with you in a single post. They're mostly for medieval builds, which is what I've been focusing on. To keep the post from getting overloaded with images, I've linked to the tutorials directly. It seemed like the best way, so I hope it's okay with everyone.

Enjoy! (And I'd love to hear your feedback!)

Instructions: (Wizard Hat) Fountain
I was looking for the right pieces to create the water when I happened to find the wizard's hat. It's like fate - sometimes things just fall into place.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DOJZOhHjGla/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-231712/montymatte/wizard-hat-fountain/#details

 

Instructions: Small Boat
It's nothing fancy, but hopefully it's helpful for some of you.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNQvWPPMffu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-232061/montymatte/small-boat/#details

 

Tutorial/Technique: Archway
The special thing, besides the snot technique, is that the studs of the archway are visible from both sides. This ensures that the MOC looks attractive from all sides. (BTW. This is not a wall technique. The wall was only built to complete the tutorial

https://www.instagram.com/p/DEdBAQSo9N0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-207112/montymatte/techniquestutorials-archway/#details

 

Tutorial/Technique: Half-timbered Wall
Well suited for medieval buildings. The gaps around the macaroni tiles create a used look. Of course, this is just a tutorial and an idea of how to build something. Be creative and individual, and adapt it to your MOC.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DENPmq8NxUq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-205222/montymatte/tutorialtechniques-half-timbered-wall/#details

 

Instructions: Acorn
An ordinary acorn, which was built a few years ago for my Willow project. Decorative in my opinion.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C9c3jEwoOrD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-189742/montymatte/an-ordinary-acorn/#details

 

Instructions: Mini Ents
"Hroom, hm, come, my friends. The Ents are going to war. It is likely that we go to our doom. The last march of the Ents."..Hopefully you have fun with the instructions for my Mini Ents. They were once part of a LegoIdeas Challenge. Maybe you can expand the gang with your own creations.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C7pAHiYo_WS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

 

Instructions: Cow Cart (Ok...It's an ox!)
More focused on design than playability. I particularly enjoyed incorporating the sausages and hats.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C5-xdcqLcnO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-181085/montymatte/cow-cart/#details

 

Tutorial/Technique: Wall
A little trickier than the roof (below), but you can do it! 💪

https://www.instagram.com/p/C5EU57lLlHk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

 

Tutorials/Technique: (Cobblestone) Path
A lot of bricks needed, but I think a nice result.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C5eCD4_rz5A/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

 

Tutorials/Technique: Roof
(This roof technique is expressly not mine. I found it on Flickr a few years ago)

https://www.instagram.com/p/C4vvp3yL9I8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Well, that's all for now. I hope there's something in there for everyone! Talk to you all later.
All the best, Tobi aka MM

Edited September 21, 2025 by MontyMatte

[kv2be]

Thank you for sharing these techniques.

[MontyMatte]

On 9/25/2025 at 4:21 PM, kv2be said:

Thank you for sharing these techniques.

You're very welcome. Hope it helps :)

[GeoBrick]

The first two and the fourth are definitely ones I need to try out at some point.
The cow cart and the wall beneath it are interesting, but the halter over the cow looks a bit too complicated for its purpose, and the wall section would need to be interspaced with wooden sections for windows and doors.

[MontyMatte]

Will keep it in my mind. Thanks for this helpful feedback :)