davee123 Posted December 14, 2010 Here's a Viking Village I built recently for KidsFest 2010-- mostly I was just playing around with a new roof design for a thatched roof. Turned out pretty well, but it sure eats through lots of dark tan and tan tiles! DaveE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Cam Posted December 14, 2010 I love how that roofing looks, I hope you got the look you were going for because it looks awesome. Not to forget that the rest of the moc, looks great as well. I like the beach area specifically were the water meats the land, it just looks appropriate for the scene. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prateek Posted December 14, 2010 (edited) Wow! The roofs are awesome! I'm surprised I haven't seen more roofs like this. Very intuitive Also, I like the fish rack, and the row of skulls Edited December 14, 2010 by prateek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XimenaPaulina Posted December 14, 2010 Amazing creation DaveE! I agree the roofs of the village houses are the "star" of this MOC, they're simply accurate and uniquely-built, something I haven't seen anywhere before. And I must say you really captured the overall 'Village' feel in this build - a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere before the Vikings head to their perilous journey as the wives and family stay back at home. Truly a great work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gryphon Ink Posted December 14, 2010 This is beautiful. That "thatching" definitely works - it's a great technique. I also really like the beach and the rock wall. It looks totally natural. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the Inventor Posted December 14, 2010 Really well done, davee123 A great creation, I really like the roof design you used, and a nice use of those legs too. But the houses them self look also really good, I especially like that you angled them. And the little boat really finishes this MOC. Well done. the Inventor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan the Brickman Posted December 14, 2010 Fish rack is cool, and I just noticed the lego feet on the roofs crossbeams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R5-N2 Posted December 14, 2010 Nice work... The roofs are relly well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kris kelvin Posted December 14, 2010 And that is what I like Simple but very good. The use of minifigs legs on the roof is brilliant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I Scream Clone Posted December 14, 2010 This really is a sight to behold, well done on the beautiful and simple details you have included. Frontpaged for good measure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lordofdragonss Posted December 14, 2010 (edited) Roofs roofs... So I will just say that I really like how you did fireplace. Edited December 14, 2010 by Lordofdragonss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enpaz Posted December 14, 2010 Looks great! Very interesting roof technique. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erdbeereis Posted December 14, 2010 Those roofs are simply fantastic. That technique could be useful for things other than roofs as well, maybe floor mats even. Great work davee123! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Admiral Croissant Posted December 14, 2010 It has been said many times already, but that's a great roof design. Especially from a small distance it looks very realistic. And there are more nice things in it, like the shields on the houses, the viking ship and the well (simple, but good). Very Viking-ish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davee123 Posted December 14, 2010 Thanks, all :) Yeah, the roofs are really what I was showcasing with this model. If I had had the time, I think I would've planned this MOC a little better with a more sloped landscape and a more appropriate-sized ship (or something) to fill the river space. But as KielDaMan said, the real focus for me was the roof design, since I didn't recall ever seeing this style before, and it really looked nice in the mock-up models that I was playing with. DaveE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yumiyoshi Posted December 14, 2010 Love it! Very nice details and great idea! The roof is so real! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legorski Posted December 14, 2010 This is awesome. The houses and roofing are just great... I love it! Legorski, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toastie Posted December 14, 2010 Here's a Viking Village I built recently for KidsFest 2010-- mostly I was just playing around with a new roof design for a thatched roof. Turned out pretty well, but it sure eats through lots of dark tan and tan tiles! DaveE DaveE, I was born in Northern Germany, close to Denmark. A pretty much famous Viking Village called "Haitabu" near Schleswig has been found earlier the last century. It was inhabited until the year 1000 - and part of it has been restored with a lot of effort, time, and money. I love to go there and learn from the past. Your village is such a nice replicate of what they did in Haitabu, it is amazing! It feels like being there, in the year 1000. Wonderful. Thanks a lot for sharing!!! Best wishes, Thorsten Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dannylonglegs Posted December 14, 2010 Wow, your thatched roof is excellent! I agree that on the slope front, it's a bit lacking, but still very well done! ~Insectoid Aristocrat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erik530195 Posted December 15, 2010 Great MOC, i especially like the roof and the way the logs cross on the roof. You should move the ship more into the water though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyman09 Posted December 15, 2010 Wow, that's awesome. The roofs are magnificant. You need a lot of plates for that but the result is the best I've ever seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CommanderFox Posted December 15, 2010 What a wonderful Moc davee123! I love the way you have done the thatched roof's! I like the war galley, and the beach - water aswell. Keep it up and looking forward to seeing more! CF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stardusty Posted December 15, 2010 I always like to see high-detailed SNOT-ed creations. Good job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sered Posted December 15, 2010 Hi DaveE, I really like how you make roofs, I've never seen before. Even boat is superb...! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flare Posted December 15, 2010 Great work! Those thatched roofs are incredible! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites