Derfel Cadarn Posted October 5, 2011 Hi there, my next moc for Lego town's countryside is Millbeck Smithy. With its whitewashed slate rubble walls and slate roof with round slate chimneys, this little smithy dates back to the early eighteenth century and is a real Lakeland architectural gem! This lovely little building can be found at the bottom of a garden in the beautiful tiny village of Millbeck - not many people can claim to have a former blacksmith's shop at the bottom of their garden! Its now a peaceful, tranquil area, it was once a hive of industry, as during the late nineteenth century woollen mills at Applethwaite and Millbeck prodeced blankets, bonnets and caps that were sold all over the world! Old buildings like these are what gives the countryside its charm and character. I will be tackling some village shops next, sweet shop, bookstore, pub etc. Thanks for looking DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted October 5, 2011 AWESOME blacksmith workshop 'Derfel', beautiful stonework as usual from you, plus cool creeper plant on the side of it...it looks like they are also the local wheelwright ! Keep them comming.....post office/village store and Postman Pat ! Brick On 'Derfel' ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L@go Posted October 5, 2011 With the risk of repeating myself: Wonderful. Your stonework is just superb. Really looking forward to your upcoming creations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bricked one Posted October 5, 2011 Awesome Moc! Your work is always fascinating to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryanfitton Posted October 6, 2011 WOW! That is amazine. Lots of inspiration for other builders too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streifen Posted October 6, 2011 the walls are just amazing! equally amazing is the plinth you have created for this MOC! just like one of those miniature buildings sold in souvenir shops! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted October 6, 2011 I can just not go wrong by clicking your topics, another win! How did you make the smithy sign, is it a custom printed tile? Looks really smooth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi master Brick Posted October 6, 2011 This is amazing, the stud technique is really effective, this makes it look very real with the cobble affect Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted October 6, 2011 This an outstanding MOC! Your creations are all great and this is another masterpiece! The plants on the roof and the wall are amazing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derfel Cadarn Posted October 7, 2011 Thank you all for your great comments, always much appreciated! I can just not go wrong by clicking your topics, another win! How did you make the smithy sign, is it a custom printed tile? Looks really smooth. Thanks cap, the sign came in the Medieval Market Village set, there was also a horse/stable sign as well. Unfortunatly they are not printed, just stickers. It worked well here as the sign is dark green which matched the doors and gabbles of the smithy. Thanks DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HighFlyer Posted October 10, 2011 Another awesomne creation by you, stunning job. Love the colour scheme here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ale8oneboy Posted October 11, 2011 I'm seeing a trend here and I like it! Loving the village stuff. Keep it up! The rock work is supreme! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kris kelvin Posted October 28, 2011 I will never get bored of your buildings :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
