Sarophas Posted May 29, 2022 My latest creation, hope you'll like it As Radoslaw entered the city gates, it felt like stepping through a portal to a different dimension. The relative peace was broken by the loud bustling of the city streets. The cries of merchants peddling their goods and the sounds of craftsmen hammering about, reverberated off the tall walls. Smells of smoke, horses and spices penetrated his nostrils. Radoslaw could see guards positioned along the battlements, scanning the market square for any suspicious activity. Dromos was noticeably anxious, snorting and pulling the reins, Radoslaw had to work hard to calm down his horse but was sure that it had alarmed the guards. The fast-paced clanking of metal cut through the sea of noise, as a figure appeared from the crowd. A large man covered in heavy plate armour marched menacingly towards them, firmly grasping a hefty axe in his left gauntlet. Radoslaw knew that if he got arrested, someone would surely recognize him. He closed his eyes, gathered himself and reached under for his dagger.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeoBrick Posted May 29, 2022 I don't know why, but I really like the stairways cover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirBlake Posted May 29, 2022 Wow, lots of great details. I like the hoarding a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoth33 Posted May 30, 2022 The covered stairway is great. Really nicely designed build. I like the figs and obviously goats, goats, goats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarophas Posted May 30, 2022 13 hours ago, GeoBrick said: I don't know why, but I really like the stairways cover. Thanks man! I was really inspired by this video from Real Terrain Hobbies, where he just nails the beautiful wacky hoardings. 10 hours ago, SirBlake said: Wow, lots of great details. I like the hoarding a lot. Thanks man! It was the main focus point/motivation for the build, glad it shows 5 hours ago, zoth33 said: The covered stairway is great. Really nicely designed build. I like the figs and obviously goats, goats, goats. Thanks a lot! I tried to keep it as simple as possible, relying on a lot of 1000-ish 1x2 Masonry profile bricks I bought a while ago Yeah the goats don't flex themselves.. or do they Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirBlake Posted May 30, 2022 Awesome! I watched that whole build series. The inspiration certainly shows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarophas Posted May 30, 2022 6 hours ago, SirBlake said: Awesome! I watched that whole build series. The inspiration certainly shows. I love mixing the two hobbies and frankly the miniature/terrain side is way more active on youtube Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted June 2, 2022 Gorgeous castle, I like the architecture of the wooden parts integrated with the stone, the detail of the flooring and the use of such expressive characters! Delightful work of art! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarophas Posted June 2, 2022 1 hour ago, LEGO Train 12 Volts said: Gorgeous castle, I like the architecture of the wooden parts integrated with the stone, the detail of the flooring and the use of such expressive characters! Delightful work of art! Wow, thank you very much That's really all I could have wanted to achieve, glad you like it.. more will follow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArneNielsen Posted June 3, 2022 That part with the poor soul covered in discarded bones are clearly inspired by the Nordic tale of Hjalte in Rolf Krakes castle - very nice interpretation!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brimbolet Posted June 3, 2022 The multicolor wooden boards on the tower give it a very realistic touch; and the proportions are just perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krol Zmija Sebastian Posted June 3, 2022 I like the pitch sharp angle of the first image, it's so good to see a corner piece and not a higher battlement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Thriceman Posted June 3, 2022 8 hours ago, ArneNielsen said: That part with the poor soul covered in discarded bones are clearly inspired by the Nordic tale of Hjalte in Rolf Krakes castle - very nice interpretation!! I agree, the naked chap sleeping in the hay being rudely awakened by the bard is a nice little additional story telling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarophas Posted June 3, 2022 7 hours ago, ArneNielsen said: That part with the poor soul covered in discarded bones are clearly inspired by the Nordic tale of Hjalte in Rolf Krakes castle - very nice interpretation!! I wish I could take credit for your amazing interpretation. Honestly he is just supposed to be a hungover guy waking up in a haystack. I guess I owe you an easter egg relating to the story in a future build 4 hours ago, brimbolet said: The multicolor wooden boards on the tower give it a very realistic touch; and the proportions are just perfect. Thank you very much, I wish I had more of the printed board tiles, they do add a lot of character to wooden stuctures 4 hours ago, Viper Knight said: I like the pitch sharp angle of the first image, it's so good to see a corner piece and not a higher battlement. Thank you very much! 35 minutes ago, Dutch Thriceman said: I agree, the naked chap sleeping in the hay being rudely awakened by the bard is a nice little additional story telling. That was the intended micro story, but I wish I had made the reference that Arne mentioned Thank you though, glad you like it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krol Zmija Sebastian Posted June 4, 2022 Pleased to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MontyMatte Posted June 15, 2022 Inspiring. Big praise! Love the details... and the goats (two goats!!!!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarophas Posted June 15, 2022 6 hours ago, MontyMatte said: Inspiring. Big praise! Love the details... and the goats (two goats!!!!) Thank you very much Yeah got the set last year for aprox 300 Euro, new. So that was an easy buy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MontyMatte Posted June 17, 2022 On 6/15/2022 at 4:46 PM, Sarophas said: Thank you very much Yeah got the set last year for aprox 300 Euro, new. So that was an easy buy I am also the proud owner of a goat :) Bought this set when it was new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarophas Posted June 17, 2022 3 hours ago, MontyMatte said: I am also the proud owner of a goat :) Bought this set when it was new. Unfortunately that was during my dark ages, alongside Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and many more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yperio_Bricks Posted June 17, 2022 Wow, this looks fantastic! Great details and minifig selection Love it! Do you plan to expand the scene in the future? Add a tavern or stables? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarophas Posted June 18, 2022 9 hours ago, Yperio_Bricks said: Wow, this looks fantastic! Great details and minifig selection Love it! Do you plan to expand the scene in the future? Add a tavern or stables? Thanks you very much! No, it has long since been demolished, maybe the 'story', could be expanded with more scenes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MontyMatte Posted June 20, 2022 On 6/17/2022 at 7:34 PM, Sarophas said: Unfortunately that was during my dark ages, alongside Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and many more Dark Ages? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SerenityInFire Posted June 20, 2022 When Lego fans talk about their dark ages, they mean a period of time when they stopped collecting Lego. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarophas Posted June 20, 2022 1 hour ago, MontyMatte said: Dark Ages? 1 hour ago, SerenityInFire said: When Lego fans talk about their dark ages, they mean a period of time when they stopped collecting Lego. What he said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
