Slobey Posted September 27, 2015 Hi Guys, Here’s a display I’ve built for an upcoming Lego show. It’s been about 3 years since I began the large drum tower with a view to making a large concentric castle http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=80556&hl=%2Bconcentric+%2Bcastle This display was limited to a 1.2 metre x 1.8 metre table otherwise I may have extended the landscape further. These photos are just from a practice set up (the entire castle and landscape can be taken apart into modular sections). I will take some better photos in 2 weeks time when it is set up for the show. The ship is also an older build which can be seen in this topic: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=98384&hl=harpy There are some techniques I have borrowed from some of you guys, consciously or unconsciously so if you see something familiar you have my thanks Excuse the mess in the background DSC_8463 by slobey79, on Flickr DSC_8485 by slobey79, on Flickr DSC_8483 by slobey79, on Flickr DSC_8477 by slobey79, on Flickr DSC_8476 by slobey79, on Flickr DSC_8472 by slobey79, on Flickr DSC_8466 by slobey79, on Flickr DSC_8473 by slobey79, on Flickr DSC_8474 by slobey79, on Flickr DSC_8465 by slobey79, on Flickr DSC_8469 by slobey79, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thetang22 Posted September 28, 2015 There's a lot of great stuff going on here. Lots of attention to detail. I have to admit though, I'm not a fan of the transparent clear and light blue round pieces just scattered on the tablecloth to appear as water. I know this is a technique that's used quite often in MOC's...but those feel kinda strange just being tossed on the table without being contained in any way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blufiji Posted September 28, 2015 Be proud of this. My only suggestion would be a more complex water technique to match the detail and effort in the build itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slobey Posted September 28, 2015 Thanks for the feedback. The idea when I set up the actual display is to put some strips of wood under the sheets to "dam" the 1x1 trans pieces. It's mainly to hide the leftover grey base plate that wasn't utilised while building. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isundir Posted September 28, 2015 (edited) I disagree with Blufiji, I think the loose studs water technique is the best looking out there, even if well placed cheese slopes and tiles to create waves can look really fantastic I still prefer this probably due to the non-solid look/feel, but I do agree with thethang22 that having the studs contained would be a bit better and give a more finished appearance. but I digress, what I came to say was of course that the build looks great Edited September 28, 2015 by Isundir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzidek1983 Posted September 28, 2015 I really like the "non-square" castle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLegoDr Posted September 28, 2015 Overall, great scene. I like the shape of the castle. I like all of the details around the castle grounds. Definitely something to be proud of. With that said, and I understand why the technique is used, but the 1x1 round brick and regular brick combination to make rounded towers is very eye catching (in a bad way) when the rest of the castle is smooth. Especially since your other rounded tower is smooth too. Just my opinion. I'd like to see a castle with that technique, but have all of the walls a mix of the round and regular bricks. Maybe I will do that for my castle in the future. Otherwise I really like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert8 Posted September 29, 2015 I love this in so many levels Amazingly and carefully detailed Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickOn Posted September 29, 2015 I really like this build, the big round tower looks really cool... I can see what TheLegoDr means about the smaller towers, although it wasn't something I noticed until it was pointing it out.. I think it only really stands out on the gate towers, and the different build styles look fine on the corners of the castles... so maybe just widening the gate would (and therefore the gap between the two round towers) would improve the appearance. But I really don't think you need to because its cool. To begin with I skimmed over the details, just looking at the impressiveness of the shear size... but then when I start to really look: I like the Robin Hood esk highway men holding up the cart; the Woman pouring water (blue wizard hat) in the barrel - very cool, captured the movement perfectly! The blacksmith's bellows, using a cape? A nice touch. And the catch of the day... shark, a real big fish! :-) I'd really enjoy seeing it in the brick, looks like the kind of scene you could keep spotting new things with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusV Posted September 29, 2015 Every detail of IT is amazing, topped by the trebuchet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frumpy Posted October 3, 2015 Really good build. Lots of nice details to look at. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hive Posted October 3, 2015 Very impressive, I always love me a good and detailed Castle moc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tezclatipoca Posted October 3, 2015 Amazing build ! So many details ! Great job ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
x105Black Posted October 4, 2015 Wonderfully executed castle! I really like all of the small details mentioned earlier. This is very well done. Good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garmadon Posted October 7, 2015 Excellent build and lovely castle Slobey, the rounded turrets are awesome, and the large catapult on top is superb as well! Great work with the ship, village, and activity, and, though I would prefer a little more ground texturing in some parts, I completely understand the problems of a larger build! One of my favorite details in the village is the plowed up ground, but really great job overall! I'm sure we'd be quite happy to have you in the GoH forum! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
