Duke Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 I was looking through some reference books of 18th/19th Century naval life and came across this picture of the old Admiralty builing in Whitehall, now used as government offices: I really liked the neoclassical look and so I decided to build my own interpretation of it. Instead of using white and red brick, i've used white a grey. I've also condensed the front wall slightly and only displayed the middle entrance to the building. Anyway, enough talking. Here is the overview picture: The streets outside are busy, with gentlemen, naval officers, messengers and even a press gang chasing an unlucky man. Can you spot the french spy? Inside, an admiral stands on the steps beneath the entrance, marked by an anchor. Marines parade to the left White a boy brings a post-captain his horse A few more random shots: Hope you liked it as it was great fun to build, except maybe laying all those hundreds of 1x1 round plates! Quote
Baylego Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 Awesome! I think you really captured the look of this place. Quote
Piratedave84 Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 WOW!!! Very nice build, it looks very busy and alive, I love it!! The anchor technique is pretty ingenious, I love how it's incorporated in the build!!! Pirate Quote
Dan the Brickman Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 Your flag looks like its peeling off, but the "black-coat" sticker looks great. Quote
Duke Posted November 2, 2010 Author Posted November 2, 2010 Thanks for the comments guys Your flag looks like its peeling off Unfortunately, that's just the way it's attached with the tabs taped a little way down the banner. Quote
Captain Blackmoor Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 That looks like a decent Admiralty to me! I really like the architecture you've put into this place. Although the building is a bit plain, the wall looks great. Other windows would add more detail and realism to the main building, as they look a bit bare and such large glass surfaces were not used in that time. The anchor on the building really stands out, and is build on a very smart way. I only would like to have a close-up from the Admiral, it looks like a great decal! Quote
Admiral Croissant Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 The anchor on the building really stands out, and is build on a very smart way. Agreed! The anchor is clever. I also like the cannons there in front of the building. But although the real building might be quite plain too, I would give this a bit more detail. For example some kind of 'lattice works' in the windows, or some statues on the entrance like on the picture. Otherwise it's a very nice building, with a lovely blackcoat army Quote
Big Cam Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 Awesome work. I love it when I get to see a picture so I know what to expect and then get blown away by how much life got added into the scene. I would rather look at your creation than the original. There is so much feeling involved. I really like it, it tells so many little stories. Quote
Kerntechniker Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 Awesome, great building/fassade. Are you planning to construct the building behind the fassade? Quote
Captain Becker Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 The guy whit the croissant is the french spy, but you should have putted Admiral Croissants face on him Anyway, to the MOC. Great building Duke, i love those minifigs and those custom Blackcoats are really great! Excellent job whit this Captain Becker Quote
Big Cam Posted November 3, 2010 Posted November 3, 2010 I Think this will feel at home on the classic-pirates.com front-page. [bloggedcp][/bloggedcp] Quote
Duke Posted November 4, 2010 Author Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) That looks like a decent Admiralty to me! I really like the architecture you've put into this place. Although the building is a bit plain, the wall looks great. Other windows would add more detail and realism to the main building, as they look a bit bare and such large glass surfaces were not used in that time. The anchor on the building really stands out, and is build on a very smart way. I only would like to have a close-up from the Admiral, it looks like a great decal! Thanks for your comments, I understand your concerns about the plainness of the building. The front wall was a lot more interesting to build but I was a bit stuck for techniques on the back wall. Similarly not sure on how to do nice looking windows with lattice work. The decal is a recoloured one from the torso library here. I changed the coat to black and the yellow to gold. Agreed! The anchor is clever. I also like the cannons there in front of the building. But although the real building might be quite plain too, I would give this a bit more detail. For example some kind of 'lattice works' in the windows, or some statues on the entrance like on the picture. Otherwise it's a very nice building, with a lovely blackcoat army Thanks :). I'll try and figure out a solution for the windows and detail on the building. Awesome work. I love it when I get to see a picture so I know what to expect and then get blown away by how much life got added into the scene. I would rather look at your creation than the original. There is so much feeling involved. I really like it, it tells so many little stories. Thanks, it means a lot to say you'd rather look at it than the original! Awesome, great building/fassade. Are you planning to construct the building behind the fassade? Hi, I had originally planned the whole building.. but this turned out to be quite big in itself. I don't think I will attach any more to this MOC but I may have a go at building a seperate interior scene at another time. Edited November 4, 2010 by Duke Quote
Erdbeereis Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 Really nice work with this Duke! That anchor is so simple, but it looks outstanding.I've never seen one like that before. The overall shaping of the building is great as well. What sort of windows did you have in mind? Maybe we can help. Quote
Zorro Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 Very nice MOC, Duke, Whitehall always makes me think of a very busy, yet luxury place with tons of high officers and admirals, Lord-Admiral Nelson to begin with! What's Admiral Crossaint doing there in disguise ? Quote
buddy Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 An outstanding MOC, Duke! My favourite part has got to be the brick-built anchor, it is perfect. Overall a very impressive MOC. Well done. ~buddy~ Quote
Admiral Croissant Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 The guy whit the croissant is the french spy, but you should have putted Admiral Croissants face on him Of course not! Everyone would recognize me! What's Admiral Crossaint doing there in disguise ? I'm earning money for being a spy whilst all I do is (of course) just eating croissants =) Quote
Big Cam Posted November 5, 2010 Posted November 5, 2010 Of course not! Everyone would recognize me! I'm earning money for being a spy whilst all I do is (of course) just eating croissants =) I'm laughing out loud at this, and I'm not even really sure why. Quote
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