LittleJohn Posted November 29, 2016 My second entry into the Colossal Castle Contest XIV, for the Medieval Archery Tournament category. It was quite fun building all the angles and curves in this build, as well as trying to capture the elegance of Elvish architecture. The elves are renowned for their skill with the bow, and often hold archery tournaments to maintain their mastery. More pictures on Brickbuilt Thanks for looking, all C&C welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leonardo da Bricki Posted November 29, 2016 Beautiful build, it looks very Elvish, yet is very simple in construction. The white-stone walkway is a nice complement with the structure of the viewing stand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoth33 Posted November 29, 2016 Great little scene. I like the building. The use of the white horn pieces is nicely done. The stairways are awesome and I love the sand green cheese wedges used to make circles on the back. The ground looks very good also. Overall excellent job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusV Posted November 29, 2016 All different kinds of curves and round parts make sthis an amzing build!It really makes for an elvish feeling! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henjin_Quilones Posted November 29, 2016 Very nice, LJ! The color scheme, arches, and mosaics make this a very elvish-feeling build. The round roof and the horn pieces complete the feeling, as well as the simple-yet-lovely details of the the targets and lamps. I have little else to say that others have not, but I just want you to know that I appreciate your contribution to Avalonian Elven culture. Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slegengr Posted November 29, 2016 Nice elven build, LJ! I echo what has been said: the color scheme, the dome roof, the white curving arches, the mosaics: all give this build an Avalonian Elven appearance! The lamp posts and targets are nicely done as well. That ground technique, like SK's, is simple but so realistic! I will definitely have to remember this technique for future ground work! The inclusion of a few cheese slopes and curves makes it even more believable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted November 29, 2016 Beautiful little vig LJ, such a great choice of colors and fantastic Elven architecture! I particularly like the various cheese mosaics and of course the spiral stairs! The use of micro figures on the lantern posts is ingenious too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleJohn Posted November 29, 2016 13 hours ago, Leonardo da Bricki said: Beautiful build, it looks very Elvish, yet is very simple in construction. The white-stone walkway is a nice complement with the structure of the viewing stand. Thank you, the stone walkway was one of the last additions 11 hours ago, zoth33 said: Great little scene. I like the building. The use of the white horn pieces is nicely done. The stairways are awesome and I love the sand green cheese wedges used to make circles on the back. The ground looks very good also. Overall excellent job. Thanks, glad you like it! 5 hours ago, TitusV said: All different kinds of curves and round parts make sthis an amzing build!It really makes for an elvish feeling! Thanks Titus! 4 hours ago, Henjin_Quilones said: Very nice, LJ! The color scheme, arches, and mosaics make this a very elvish-feeling build. The round roof and the horn pieces complete the feeling, as well as the simple-yet-lovely details of the the targets and lamps. I have little else to say that others have not, but I just want you to know that I appreciate your contribution to Avalonian Elven culture. Well done! Thanks HQ, I have to admit, it was pretty fun building in the Elvish style (though obviously not as fun as Kali builds. ) 2 hours ago, Slegengr said: Nice elven build, LJ! I echo what has been said: the color scheme, the dome roof, the white curving arches, the mosaics: all give this build an Avalonian Elven appearance! The lamp posts and targets are nicely done as well. That ground technique, like SK's, is simple but so realistic! I will definitely have to remember this technique for future ground work! The inclusion of a few cheese slopes and curves makes it even more believable. Thanks Slegengr! Glad you like the roof, as that was one of the trickier parts to build 2 hours ago, Kai NRG said: Beautiful little vig LJ, such a great choice of colors and fantastic Elven architecture! I particularly like the various cheese mosaics and of course the spiral stairs! The use of micro figures on the lantern posts is ingenious too! Thanks Kai! Those tan microfigs are so handy to have, I'm sure I'll be using them lots more in the future! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunman Posted November 29, 2016 Very beautiful LittleJohn... I really like the back side of the building, the cheese slopes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MassEditor Posted November 29, 2016 Really wonderful build, the elven architecture is pulled off flawlessly here. The landscaping looks great too. I've tried to mix dark green and olive green for a landscape but it never looked quite right to me. You however have done a great job with it. Using dark green as the base color and olive as the accent works really well (I have always tried the opposite, which doesn't ). Great build and entry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blufiji Posted November 30, 2016 Classical Elf Style, great work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickCurve Posted December 2, 2016 Looks great! I really like the lanterns and staircase, but the highlight for me is that circular mosaic it looks absolutely perfect there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted December 3, 2016 Very elegant MOC Excellence all around, down to having an arrow in the first target! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
en_zoo Posted December 3, 2016 I think you nailed the elven architecture as well as the austere atmosphere ^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Maestro Posted December 4, 2016 Fantastic landscaping and the elvish architecture is blowing my mind. The colours are just to good... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleJohn Posted December 20, 2016 On 11/29/2016 at 1:34 PM, Gunman said: Very beautiful LittleJohn... I really like the back side of the building, the cheese slopes. Thanks Gunman, that was one of my favorite parts too. On 11/29/2016 at 2:10 PM, MassEditor said: Really wonderful build, the elven architecture is pulled off flawlessly here. The landscaping looks great too. I've tried to mix dark green and olive green for a landscape but it never looked quite right to me. You however have done a great job with it. Using dark green as the base color and olive as the accent works really well (I have always tried the opposite, which doesn't ). Great build and entry! Thanks ME! Hmm, yes, I can see how using olive as the base color could look funny On 11/30/2016 at 8:24 AM, Blufiji said: Classical Elf Style, great work! Thank you, Blufiji! On 12/1/2016 at 7:47 PM, BrickCurve said: Looks great! I really like the lanterns and staircase, but the highlight for me is that circular mosaic it looks absolutely perfect there! Thanks BC! On 12/3/2016 at 5:06 PM, soccerkid6 said: Very elegant MOC Excellence all around, down to having an arrow in the first target! Thanks Isaac On 12/3/2016 at 5:52 PM, en_zoo said: I think you nailed the elven architecture as well as the austere atmosphere ^^ Thanks en_zoo! Glad you like it On 12/4/2016 at 0:54 AM, The Maestro said: Fantastic landscaping and the elvish architecture is blowing my mind. The colours are just to good... Thanks, the colorscheme was inspired by Disco. On 12/6/2016 at 10:11 AM, Lazer said: Very good! Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grover Posted December 20, 2016 You really captured the elven feel in this build. The sweeping, elegant staircases and the slightly rounded nature to everything is not easy to do in Lego, and I think you really hit it. Awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mpyromaxos Posted December 26, 2016 Very nice creation! I really loved the building and the elvish techniques on it! Beautiful usage of colours also! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleJohn Posted January 5, 2017 On 12/20/2016 at 10:12 AM, Grover said: You really captured the elven feel in this build. The sweeping, elegant staircases and the slightly rounded nature to everything is not easy to do in Lego, and I think you really hit it. Awesome! Thank you, glad you think I captured the elven feel, that was definitely my main goal here On 12/26/2016 at 6:27 PM, Mpyromaxos said: Very nice creation! I really loved the building and the elvish techniques on it! Beautiful usage of colours also! Thanks Mpyromaxos! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
