Modulex Guy Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 well, I've started getting tired of the small one piece LEGO trees, so I figure I would start making more realistic and scaled trees. here is my first ever attempt: please please please tell me how I did! tell me if it looks horrible or if it looks fantastic!!!! I want to improve!!! Quote
Commodore Hornbricker Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 tell me if it looks horrible or if it looks fantastic!!!! I'll asume those are not our only two choices I think it looks good. It looks like an average neighborhood type tree. The square trunk might be better with round 1 x 1 or with the round pillar that has a single 1 x 1 at its base. Quote
Skipper 24 Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 I agree, the trunk need improving but the leaves and foliage look great for a standard tree. Perhaps you could make a few different varieties. Nice work . Quote
Modulex Guy Posted July 1, 2009 Author Posted July 1, 2009 I'll asume those are not our only two choices I think it looks good. It looks like an average neighborhood type tree. The square trunk might be better with round 1 x 1 or with the round pillar that has a single 1 x 1 at its base. I ran out of 1x1 rounds, those are coming in a BL order... it needed a trunk and 1x1 brick is all i have for now. I agree, the trunk need improving but the leaves and foliage look great for a standard tree. Perhaps you could make a few different varieties. Nice work . standard tree is what I was aiming for, just a filler for forests/ neighborhoods. ... I will try to do pine trees, oak, and other fancier trees, I am just trying for the first time to get the leaves looking right. OS X rulez :) Nice tree as well. haha, you saw the reflection on the desk, and yes OS X does rule! thanks for the comments. BACK TO THE BRICK CAVE!!!!!! Quote
Darth Legolas Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 (edited) Actually, for those baby trees that have a straight thin stick for a trunk, this looks just like em. If you want to go with one of the larger trees like the ones where I live, you should make the body more irregular and try to use as many different shades of brown as you can. Don't forget your tree needs roots! I love the top of the tree though! Edited July 1, 2009 by Darth Legolas Quote
Captain Green Hair Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 You did really well on the leaves! You might even add some red 1x1 round plates and you have an apple tree. Trees are hard to make, my last attempt was rubbish, though i will give it a go again. Looking forward to seeing your other ''fancyer'' trees. Quote
BlueBard Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 Nice! I'm having some problems myself with some trees I'm doing so I can really appreciate the good job Quote
Crystal Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 You should probably make the trunk more detailed, other than that its great! Quote
Hewman Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 Looks good, the only suggestion I'd have is to possibly add some 1x2 45 degree slopes at the bottom to look like roots. Quote
Holodoc Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 This is very well done, polish guy! Seeing your creation makes me want to buy a couple of those: (part no. 2423 by the way) to make my city a little greener. Thanks! Quote
Captain Zuloo Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 Well it certainly beats the crap out of the normal LEGO tree! I love the leaves, although you should do something with the trunk. I'm not sure what exactly, but at the moment it's a little...square... Quote
UsernameMDM Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 Can't see the pic at work, but the tree from Medieval Market Village is pretty nice. Quote
Modulex Guy Posted July 3, 2009 Author Posted July 3, 2009 after a bit of work and getting the tree trunks right... MOAR TREES!!!!!!!! The big oak: Bird house and hole in the trunk: smaller tree: the two together: small saplings: the whole forest! Quote
Captain Zuloo Posted July 3, 2009 Posted July 3, 2009 Fantastic man, I like the hole in one of those trees, a very nice design there. Tops, and well done on successfully using our feedback to better your MOC. Quote
Hewman Posted July 3, 2009 Posted July 3, 2009 after a bit of work and getting the tree trunks right...MOAR TREES!!!!!!!! The big oak: pics snipped That's sensational, you've really taken on board everything that people suggested and made it your own, great work! The bird house is a great touch. Quote
UsernameMDM Posted July 3, 2009 Posted July 3, 2009 New trees look great! Good idea for the birdhouse too. Quote
BlueBard Posted July 3, 2009 Posted July 3, 2009 Wow, impressive new designs, specially the nice work you did with the trunks And the birdhouse idea is just great! best ideas are allways the simplest Quote
prateek Posted July 3, 2009 Posted July 3, 2009 Those are amazing! I like the small details as BlueBard mentioned Quote
Modulex Guy Posted July 3, 2009 Author Posted July 3, 2009 Thanks for the comments everyone! Now, I just need to make like 30 more trees to put around my layout. Maybe I'll try a pine tree next. Quote
LegoLyons Posted July 3, 2009 Posted July 3, 2009 Thanks for the comments everyone!Now, I just need to make like 30 more trees to put around my layout. Maybe I'll try a pine tree next. Nice trees, I liked the first ones, but you have bettered them, hey will look nice in any scene. Quote
ACCURATEin Posted July 3, 2009 Posted July 3, 2009 Those trees look fantastic! The bird house is a nice touch. Quote
Wout Posted July 4, 2009 Posted July 4, 2009 Nice trees. Oh, how I would like a build-your-own-tree set. Quote
Razzer Posted July 4, 2009 Posted July 4, 2009 (edited) Very nice trees! In my opinion the trunks could still use a bit of improvement however. I would reccomend looking at the tree that was included in Medieval Market Village, but if you want it to stay completely your design then I understand EDIT: While writing this I had a look at the tree in the medieval market village and I actually prefer yours! Keep it up! Edited July 4, 2009 by Razzer Quote
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