sheo Posted January 19, 2020 This build was planned for the Colossal Castle Contest, but I missed the deadline because of a lost Bricklink order. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grover Posted January 19, 2020 This is a great creation! I particularly like the gradually decreasing diameter of the mill as it goes up--that must have taken quite a while to do! The rounded mill roof is well done, too. Is this a fairly sturdy build or are the walls delicate? It's a nice technique. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoth33 Posted January 20, 2020 Very cool build. I like the scale of this and the techniques used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheo Posted January 20, 2020 Thank you for the kind words, @zoth33 and @Grover! 9 hours ago, Grover said: Is this a fairly sturdy build or are the walls delicate? It's quite sturdy, I was able to lift the entire build with the base while holding the tower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted January 21, 2020 Very complex structure! Lovely building! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boindil Lego Posted January 25, 2020 Nice building! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grover Posted January 26, 2020 OK, it's sturdy... now I'm really curious. I've been trying to figure out how you managed to get the slightly decreasing circle diameters going up while still connecting the bricks. I thought at first that you had one or two less bricks in a circle each time, stacked on top of one another, but that wouldn't make sense because there's no way to solidly connect those that I can see... do you mind sharing how you got the windmill walls to be solid? It's something that you have mastered and is obvious in most structures like this but I rarely see because it's too difficult to render in Lego. Great work in any case! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheo Posted January 27, 2020 Thank you, @LEGO Train 12 Volts and @Boindil Lego! 13 hours ago, Grover said: OK, it's sturdy... now I'm really curious. I've been trying to figure out how you managed to get the slightly decreasing circle diameters going up while still connecting the bricks. I thought at first that you had one or two less bricks in a circle each time, stacked on top of one another, but that wouldn't make sense because there's no way to solidly connect those that I can see... do you mind sharing how you got the windmill walls to be solid? It's something that you have mastered and is obvious in most structures like this but I rarely see because it's too difficult to render in Lego. Great work in any case! There are indeed circles of individually hinged bricks which are then connected to the central pillar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Pitchford Posted February 8, 2020 Nice, very clean build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Svendp Posted February 12, 2020 Wow, nice technique indeed. You made me curious. Wanna share some of the techniques used? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyszardBosiak Posted February 12, 2020 Great piece of work :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sander1992 Posted February 15, 2020 My compliments on this build. You've done a great job on the shape of the mill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites