Medieval Observatory

[DARKspawn]

Hi guys :-)

This is my latest MOC, a medieval observatory.

Pic is BS Link

It was developed from an entry I made for the Harry Potter contest held on Millionare Playboy. Observatories didn't start appearing in Europe until the late 1600s, so I am using a bit of artistic licence here ;-)

Edited June 16, 2007 by DARKspawn

[iamded]

*y* *y* Oooh! Very nice! I saw the contest on MP, but I didn't expect anything as good as this to be on there! I love the balcony, where did you get all those grey cups?! Great detail, excellent job! *y*

Just one thing, Exo-force heads don't really go well with castle bodies...

Edited June 16, 2007 by iamded

[Sir Dillon]

Absolutely beautiful. 8-

[WesternOutlaw]

DS: you never fail to surprise me with your outstanding castle MOCs. I think you're one of the best castle "MOC'ers" out there. I like the height of this creation the most. Aside from the stunning towers, I love how you designed the bridge and the river/river landscaping. It actually looks real.

How long does a MOC this size take you to build?

Truly outstanding! *y* *y*

[Sir Dillon]

SD: you never fail to surprise me with your outstanding castle MOCs.

Thank you. :-$ I'm not exactly sure what this has to do with Darkspawn's creation, though. :-P

[WesternOutlaw]

Thank you. :-$ I'm not exactly sure what this has to do with Darkspawn's creation, though. :-P

Unfortunately, you quoted me before I edited the typo. Sometimes I get to going a little faster than I can handle. DS NOT SD- although you guys do have some similarities. (I suppose like me and Brick Miner).

[Greatdane]

man that is awesome, do the towers actully have anythink inside to them (ie stairs etc), or is this just a MOC for show on the outside? the scenery looks great to, love that little river *y*

[zouave]

So much for my 1 foot tall 3/4 megablocks tower.Yours is astounding.It looks lord of the rings to though.

[ghoulrealm]

Images of this are going into my inspirational lego mocs folder (that's a significant compliment, just so you know *y* )

I like results of the the octagonal "round" towers with the cylinders and the embelishment of each wall as well as the roof's slope bricks useage. It is one of the best round towers out there. The astrologers are pretty gosh darn cool too.

Edited June 17, 2007 by ghoulrealm

[Asuka]

Just beautiful.

Building :'-)

Landscaping *wub*

Mfs :-D

Dragon *sweet*

A great work indeed!

[DARKspawn]

Thanks for the kind comments guys :-D

How long does a MOC this size take you to build?

It took me about 3 weeks of 1-2 hour sessions a day

do the towers actully have anythink inside to them (ie stairs etc), or is this just a MOC for show on the outside?

unfortunetly there is no interrior, it's hard to do with octagon towers, although I have done it before

Edited June 18, 2007 by DARKspawn

[Starwars4J]

I can't begin to say how much I love this thing. While I love the way you built it, with the two interconnected towers, my favorite part is easily the landscaping. I love that stream, and the rocky banks!

My one criticism would have to be the top of the tower with the telescope, it's too open for my taste, I know there has to be a better way to do that, and I know you can figure it out (I'll be thinking about it too), and when you compare it to the rest of the MOC, it's a very, very small criticism ;-)

Great work, DarkSpawn!

[El Bucanero]

Another high quality MOC from this magnificent castle builder!

It's superb! I love the little details.

Especially these:

(the way the fences are made):

Really beautiful! Where do you guys get so much LEGO....

Mr Tiber

Edited June 18, 2007 by Mr Tiber