Pepa Quin Posted February 21, 2018 I've finally finished another layout, and this time I went back to The Old West! From the great movie Blazing Saddles, I've recreated the 'whole' town of Rock Ridge. This scene is based on the three different town 'locations' in the movie: the actual town, the fake town built to fool the baddies, and the hollywood back lot. There are only four 'whole' buildings built - the sheriff's office/jail, the saloon/hotel, and the church - and each one has an interior to match the scenes in the movie (the green grocery store was also built 'whole', but just because it was situated in between the jail and saloon in the movie). The rest of the town buildings are all facades, complete with lumber supports on the backsides. The bad guys have their moment too! Some are just outside town in their camp, eating beans, while others are getting ready to ride in and wreak havoc. And of course, it wouldn't be a Mel Brooks movie without just a bit of fourth-wall breaking. I included most of the main cast, and scoured my minifigure collection for as much 1800's era-appropriate clothing as I could find. A few other cameos make an appearance, too. And there you have it! Total build time was about 2 1/2 months, stretched out over 9. ;) Check out the full gallery here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pepa_quin/sets/72157691768033191/ Thanks for checking it out! -PQ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgherko Posted February 22, 2018 Thumbs up to a great moc of a classic. Maybe this movie can never be made again but the execution of this is truly top shelf. Job well done and may the schwartz be with you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirBlake Posted February 22, 2018 For this excellent MOC, I extend to you this laurel and hearty handshake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deraven Posted February 22, 2018 Wow - that's just great. I especially like the inclusion of the song-and-dance and pie-fight bits added for good measure! Great mix of the 3 locations, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xon67 Posted February 22, 2018 Rock Ridge, Rock Ridge, splendid! What a great project--and very well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAB Posted February 22, 2018 Any sound effects? How 'bout some more beans Mr Taggart? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peedeejay Posted February 23, 2018 Wonderful diorama with great details everywhere! Also your minifig selection is really cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pepa Quin Posted February 26, 2018 On 2/22/2018 at 2:26 PM, MAB said: Any sound effects? I find that the audience usually supplies their own sound effects. ;) On 2/23/2018 at 3:45 PM, peedeejay said: Wonderful diorama with great details everywhere! Also your minifig selection is really cool. Thanks! I was worried about mixing fleshies and yellow, but in this instance I think it worked out really well. On 2/22/2018 at 1:48 AM, deraven said: Wow - that's just great. I especially like the inclusion of the song-and-dance and pie-fight bits added for good measure! I actually didn't have those ready when I first displayed this at Brickworld last year, but I couldn't not do them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sander1992 Posted March 1, 2018 That is a good looking layout with great buildings. Great colors, nice detailing and clever openings in the building to watch the interior. If I may suggest something: Use brown tile to cover the rail track. You have a great/stunning looking layout, but the track looks a bit bare (is that the word?). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kabel Posted March 2, 2018 Wow, such an amazing dio! When I build Western houses, I often feel like it all looks the same. So the diversity in your buildings is rather inspiring and great so see! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickFrick Posted March 4, 2018 Great build! Love wild west Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickJagger Posted March 5, 2018 Lovely! I appreciate how you gave some of the buildings interiors, IMO a good interior is just as important as a good exterior. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
