"LL" Posted September 25, 2012 My first model of something real. Istar gate doesn't exists now. There are a lot of reconstructions of it. I don't know if they are Lego models of this ancient monument, so if you saw some, please let me know. Ishtar Gate by 'LL', on Flickr Cheers, Lukasz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted September 25, 2012 Impressive build! The hands used as decorations look great The arch is superb as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristel Posted September 25, 2012 Very impressive! I am curious about some of the interesting techniques used. Are the plates in the arch held by gravity / friction, like the way they used to make stone arches? How are the hand decorations connected to the wall? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lasse Posted September 25, 2012 Fantastic!!! Nice build and very recognizable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxim I Posted September 25, 2012 I think I remember this one from a game, but can't remember what game Anyway, I love the effects you have made, like the decorations on the walls and the battlements! Great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purpleparadox Posted September 25, 2012 Beautiful MOC. There's so many fantastic building techniques used...I think I'm just gonna observe for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etzel Posted September 25, 2012 Great job, it looks really nice! Just like Kristel I'm also interested in knowing how you managed with some of the connections, especially the hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legonardo Posted September 26, 2012 Brilliant! I have seen pics somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferrik Posted September 26, 2012 This looks amazing. The little details on the side of the arch are impressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"LL" Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) Thanks for comments! "Are the plates in the arch held by gravity / friction, like the way they used to make stone arches?' Plates are connected to wall. "How are the hand decorations connected to the wall?" "Just like Kristel I'm also interested in knowing how you managed with some of the connections, especially the hands." That is very good question. They are connected to minifig torso (placed SNOT), but old, not new. Check the difference between them by looking inside torso. Edited September 26, 2012 by "LL" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MakutaNocturn Posted September 26, 2012 I think It is too wide. But still amazing. Hope to see whole Babilon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masked Builder Posted September 26, 2012 Wow. I'm very impressed by what you've done with your minifigure hands. That curve in the gate is great too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gandalf the Purple Posted September 26, 2012 Fantastic work, I really like what you did with the horse things on the gate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kabel Posted September 26, 2012 Actually the real thing still exists (at least in parts). It was discovered by German Archeologist some 100 years or so ago and then transfered to Berlin where you can see a reconstruction of it using some of the origignal tiles in the Pergamon Museum. And it's really impressive I have to say. When I was a student in Berlin I actually went there rather often. Said said, I thik you did a superb job with your depiction. It's instantly recocniseable and carried out rather well. I especially like how you did the yellow animal decorations on the walls. Fantastic build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathleech Posted September 26, 2012 Yes, the use of the minifig hands as decoration was very ingenious. You could probably used some more yellow (gold) bricks at the top, but other than that it's almost identical to the real thing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-GZ- Posted September 27, 2012 I always adore realistic architectural designs in MOCs, and your Gate is a great example of these! The color scheme and SNOT works perfectly, and minifig hands make a nice design! However, I'm sorry for the poor figures (when I'm trying to make designs out of hands, it becomes very hard to build a simply complete minifig! ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristel Posted September 27, 2012 That is very good question. They are connected to minifig torso (placed SNOT), but old, not new. Check the difference between them by looking inside torso. Thanks, LL. I can see how it is done now. Very clever! Kristel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted September 28, 2012 Amazing MOC, this building seems easy to build but things are not like they seem! Wonderful decorations and great snot technique on the top of the gate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timmay Posted September 29, 2012 Fantastic design! You really captured the subject. This was my favorite display at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, and it always brings back fond memories when I see an animal tile or two at museums around the world. Your mic has done the same for me. Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayLogan Posted September 30, 2012 Great job. I think it's pretty damn impressive especially on this scale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe Posted October 1, 2012 Very elegant reconstruction, LL. That's a clever technique used for the animal friezes too. Lovely work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
