Paperballpark Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) Hi all, this is my first MOC, 'Medieval Meeting Place'. I estimate that it uses about 2000 - 2500 pieces, and it took me about 15 - 20 hours to build over the course of 3 months. I used or adapted a few techniques demonstrated by Derfel Cadarn. The photos aren't brilliant, but hopefully you can get a good idea of what it's like. The full album is here. Edited August 20, 2013 by Paperballpark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monsinjor Posted August 20, 2013 Beautiful moc. Love all the plants around and the bridge is excellent. Great job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kabel Posted August 20, 2013 This is actually looking pretty good. And although one can clearly see the "DC-DNA" its got enough character of its own. Time for you to join the guilds of Historica I'd say! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paperballpark Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks both! I like the possibilities that vegetation gives, and I like the 'medieval' period, it's so much 'softer' and more in tune with nature than nowadays. I did try to deviate from and build on DC's techniques where I could, but the basic ideas are so good I really don't see the point in trying to 're-invent the wheel' as it were. Besides, even if I had used different techniques, I'm sure someone somewhere will already have done it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NiL_FisK_Urd Posted August 20, 2013 This is brilliant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Infernum Posted August 20, 2013 Wow! Love the different colored flowers! Great bridge! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UberlegoTV Posted August 20, 2013 Wow this is just amazing I wish that I could make a moc like this! I know i have the pieces... just not the skills D: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickChic_au Posted August 21, 2013 Looks great I'm starting to learn MOC techniques to make my displays more interesting. Medieval Moc builders offer fabulous inspiration for landscaping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildanimal888 Posted August 21, 2013 Great job! I'm working on forest scenes and this has given me some great ideas! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Carson Haupt- Posted August 21, 2013 This is great! Derfel inspired me to build in this era too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted August 21, 2013 Excellent landscape! The undergrowth looks very good and I like your fig posing, especially the grazing horse and boy going to get water Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trance89 Posted August 21, 2013 You've adapted Derfel's techniques very well. The scene looks peaceful and has great foliage. I like the bridges' wood work as well. I noticed the display like thingy in the front. Are you going to put a card in it with your name and/or the MOC's name and maybe some details about it and display this MOC somewhere? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecclesiastes Posted August 21, 2013 Very nice and lively. I like that you've kept a dirt path besides the green so you can see were the wheels went. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paperballpark Posted August 22, 2013 I noticed the display like thingy in the front. Are you going to put a card in it with your name and/or the MOC's name and maybe some details about it and display this MOC somewhere? Yes, it'll hopefully be going on display in a LEGO store Showcase in November, so I made a display bit at the front to put a card in giving details of it, as well as a little challenge, which is to spot the 12 creatures (not counting minifigs) in the display. I don't think it's possible to see them all from the photos - heck, it's hard enough to see a couple of them even when it's in front of me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harton Posted August 22, 2013 At first look I see you use the DC technique for the bridge and it is always given a good result. I really like all the plants and escpecially your tree work! Really well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grimmbeard Posted August 23, 2013 Great work! I love all the colors! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spartanec2011 Posted August 23, 2013 So many green areas in the jungle! Great job! Bridge over the river and the river itself is superb! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikisajlo Posted August 26, 2013 Nice.Great bridge and trees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beyza Posted August 26, 2013 The whole scene is looking very realistic. Well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites