MontyMatte

Thanks for your kind feedback :)

Thanks so much for your kind words & and ofc also for mentioning your favorites :)

You're very welcome. Hope it helps :)

Hi all, I've finished a few tutorials and instructions over the last couple of months, and I wanted to share them with you in a single post. They're mostly for medieval builds, which is what I've been focusing on. To keep the post from getting overloaded with images, I've linked to the tutorials directly. It seemed like the best way, so I hope it's okay with everyone. Enjoy! (And I'd love to hear your feedback!) Instructions: (Wizard Hat) Fountain I was looking for the right pieces to create the water when I happened to find the wizard's hat. It's like fate - sometimes things just fall into place. https://www.instagram.com/p/DOJZOhHjGla/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-231712/montymatte/wizard-hat-fountain/#details Instructions: Small Boat It's nothing fancy, but hopefully it's helpful for some of you. https://www.instagram.com/p/DNQvWPPMffu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-232061/montymatte/small-boat/#details Tutorial/Technique: Archway The special thing, besides the snot technique, is that the studs of the archway are visible from both sides. This ensures that the MOC looks attractive from all sides. (BTW. This is not a wall technique. The wall was only built to complete the tutorial https://www.instagram.com/p/DEdBAQSo9N0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-207112/montymatte/techniquestutorials-archway/#details Tutorial/Technique: Half-timbered Wall Well suited for medieval buildings. The gaps around the macaroni tiles create a used look. Of course, this is just a tutorial and an idea of how to build something. Be creative and individual, and adapt it to your MOC. https://www.instagram.com/p/DENPmq8NxUq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-205222/montymatte/tutorialtechniques-half-timbered-wall/#details Instructions: Acorn An ordinary acorn, which was built a few years ago for my Willow project. Decorative in my opinion. https://www.instagram.com/p/C9c3jEwoOrD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-189742/montymatte/an-ordinary-acorn/#details Instructions: Mini Ents "Hroom, hm, come, my friends. The Ents are going to war. It is likely that we go to our doom. The last march of the Ents."..Hopefully you have fun with the instructions for my Mini Ents. They were once part of a LegoIdeas Challenge. Maybe you can expand the gang with your own creations. https://www.instagram.com/p/C7pAHiYo_WS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Instructions: Cow Cart (Ok...It's an ox!) More focused on design than playability. I particularly enjoyed incorporating the sausages and hats. https://www.instagram.com/p/C5-xdcqLcnO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-181085/montymatte/cow-cart/#details Tutorial/Technique: Wall A little trickier than the roof (below), but you can do it! 💪 https://www.instagram.com/p/C5EU57lLlHk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Tutorials/Technique: (Cobblestone) Path A lot of bricks needed, but I think a nice result. https://www.instagram.com/p/C5eCD4_rz5A/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Tutorials/Technique: Roof (This roof technique is expressly not mine. I found it on Flickr a few years ago) https://www.instagram.com/p/C4vvp3yL9I8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== --- Well, that's all for now. I hope there's something in there for everyone! Talk to you all later. All the best, Tobi aka MM

Sounds good. I'm pretty glad to hear a feedback from someone who builds the tower. Feel free to tell me what I can improve in future tutorials. And thank you so much for your trust!

Hi Geo. Sorry for the late reply. Thanks for your kind words as well as for the advices. I haven't tried to end in a tip but it's definitely worth some thought. Also to change some parts to make it more pirate-like is something I'll probably check out. Thanks again :)

Thanks for your kind words. Glad you've noticed some of the details. And for sure: It serves its purpose ;)

Thanks for your kind words. Really glad you like it 🙂

Thanks for your kind words. Will try to take a photo from the inside of the roof :)

Now finally a new building. Nothing special, but my little bro (stepson) needed a prison for his castle. We have discussed in detail and are still discussing the fact that this building looks a bit too nice and might also be suitable for pirates 😉. The focus was not as much on the details as usual but more on stability, playability and reproducibility. As already indicated, the tower also has an interior. To open the tower, simply remove the roof. Afterwards you get an insight into the interior: Mainly consisting of 2 prison cells that are easy to open, an area for the prison master and a sleeping room for the guards. I'll be handing it over to my bro to play with soon and I'm slightly optimistic that it's stable enough. Aside from the small trees, it looks quite good at the moment. Meanwhile, I've also created the instructions and made them available on Rebrickable – as a Premium MOC, though. https://imgur.com/gallery/prison-tower-collage-EElB61K#7ai9nIVhttps://imgur.com/gallery/prison-tower-collage-EElB61K#7ai9nIV Feel free to take a look directly there if you'd like: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-219018/montymatte/prison-tower/#details And of course, thank you in advance for your feedback! See you soon :)

Great details

Especially like your brick built sail. Good job at all 👍

Belated Thanks. Glad you like it 😊

Thank you 😊

Thanks for your kind words and also for mentioning what you particularly like. Means a lot to me :)

Thanks so much my friend. Crossing fingers for your cathredal 🙂

Thanks so much - pretty proud to hear that :)

Thanks so much - for your kind words and also for your support. What are your favorites or also things that didn't turn out so well?

Once again: I'd like to present one my latest project which is called "The Squire". The focus was not on a story, but rather the idea of what a squire has to do and how he lives helped me as inspiration. The whole creation consists of two buildings, two smaller submodels and some fences to mark out the playground. Let's start with some “lifestyle” pics: Even if it's not a specific adventure, there is still a bit of story left to tell. At the beginning you should get to know our protagonists... The squire has not yet understood the seriousness of the situation - he is supposed to become a knight after all. A little too immature and preoccupied with other things, he does his things quite well. His cheerful nature certainly helps him. Just like the character of his master - the knight himself. A funny guy whose rank you wouldn't immediately notice. Despite his relaxed and very smart nature, he is a gifted swordsman. Everything else - apart from the knightly virtues - is the job of the old wise guy. With all his wisdom he would have to be almost 200 years old, the squire suspects. In addition to his cheerful nature, the maid is certainly the greatest support for our protagonist. He met her one day near the city wall. She is a warhorse and would certainly be a worthy knight at some point. Last but not least, Larry the ox should decide for himself what he wants to reveal about himself ;) --- That brings us to the buildings... Stable: The largest building of the project features a stable on the lower level - because animal care is part of a squire's duties. Next to the barn, a target is mounted on the tree, where the squire can improve his skills with a bow and arrow. Functions: The wall can be opened up to increase the space for (dis)playing. At the same time, you get an impression of the inside of the stable. The roof and some wall elements can also be removed and allow a deeper insight into some other tasks of a squire: A small kitchen in which he takes care of the dirty dishes and a classroom to teach him the necessary knowledge a good knight needs. --- Hut & Wall: In my story the squire lives on the knight's manor - indicated by the wall. The future protector of the kingdom usually sleeps in the small blue hut. In addition to find a good balance between many and too many details, I had a lot of fun creating the tower facade and the different roof variants. The technique of the archway was also challenging, but in my opinion the result was worth the time. Functions: On the one hand, the hut can be opened up and you can take a look at the interior. As announced, the squire's sleeping place. This also increases the area for playing or displaying. On the other hand, one wall of the tower can be removed and the pantry is revealed. --- Submodels: Helping his master put on his armor is one of the services in a squire's life and was also the idea behind the first of the two smaller submodels. Since it is a rather simple task and our knight prefers to talk about his heroic deeds (and love affairs), our squire masters it without any problems / Weapon skills also need to be practiced, as you can see in the second smaller creation. Be it with a sword and shield or as a knight's supporter in mounted combat with a lance. The dummies and suitable equipment help him to simulate such situations --- All in all, I had a lot of fun building it - as usual, first in real life (as it can be seen in the pictures above), then transferring it to Studio. With 3,000+ parts it was challenging, but apart from the minifigures (and Larry) hardly any compromises had to be made. Of course, lots of details mean that a relatively large number of bricks are needed. But if you take the dimensions and functions into account and also the attractive result, I'm absolutely satisfied with it. Dimensions (set up as in the first picture): Width: 15.5" (39.3cm) / Length: 32.5" (82.4cm) / Height: 9.3" (23.7cm) - 3,420 parts The project also takes part in the current Bricklink Designer program. Of course, I’d be very happy if you support the project there too (log in, click & comment). Link: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-7/2526/The-Squire (More background information about the project can be found there or via the posts on social media) Thanks for your attention so far & see you soon Your feedback is sincerely appreciated!

Edit: Don't know what has happened to the pics...however: Free instrunctions are now online on rebrickable! Have fun. https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-208347/montymatte/smoldering-bay/#details

Thanks again and again :)

Hi and thank you very much for your feedback - especially for pointing out the details where I can improve. I will take your suggestions to heart. It's great that you made an exception this time and commented. And you're right, I took some liberties with historical accuracy. Considering that the Middle Ages lasted over 1000 years, I think accuracy is difficult to guarantee anyway ;)

Everyone knows that the boss works the hardest ;) So in my story (as at home) the little lady is the real boss. But of course that's just my story. Thanks for your kind words btw :)

Thank you very much for your feedback. I'm glad you like it. The Yoda quote was initially a placeholder. At some point I got used to it and thought it was funny - but that's debatable ;) I don't know what's going on with linktr.ee. Actually, everything is set up correctly. You can find me here on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/195027856@N06/albums/ See you soon. And thanks again :)

I'm really looking forward to your detailed feedback. Of course the content that you particularly like... but also the birch trees, for example, so I know what I can work on :) Thank you also for taking the time to answer. I appreciate it :)