Tower of Judgment

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Simply beautiful. :o It really gets me in the mood to pick up a fantasy novel and start reading (something I haven't done in a while). Excellent work! A true masterpiece.
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Fantastic work, Chad! :shock:

As with any great MOC, the details are what make this work so well -- from the 1x1 round bricks in the crenellations and windows to the tiled entryway. I really like how the lower part on the outside looks overgrown. The roof on the top of the tower is cool, and the fountain in the courtyard is a nice touch.

What really struck me when I looked at the full-size pictures is the way you used 1x2 bricks to build the wall. It's not something you'd notice from far away or in thumbnails, but it adds a level of detail that's wonderful.
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Thanks again guys. Of course, i'm happy with how it turned out and I appreciate that it's front page :D .

I've decided soon, to remove the front balcony and make it identical to the side with the cross...after I take the inside pictures. The bottom door is the only entrance to the prison.

The inside tower will soon be up.

Dang, am I ever torn on starting a gate house for this or a Hobbit hole or even the house of Tom Bombadil. To much.

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Now, this is what i call a moc. too bad i cant make somthing like it. :cry:
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I got a few interior shots up now(I think the interior could still use work though.)

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Yes, I agree, a little work is still needed. The high ceilings (though realistic), and the wide stair cases make it seem a little cramped. Maybe some windows on the interior (courtyard side) of the tower would help. My favorite pic is this one, for some reason. It just looks, I dunno, really cool to me. :?

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Edit 2 @ 9:27 P.M.: The dungeon pics are cool too. If the forestman really tries, he can escape through the rat hole!
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smcginnis wrote:Yes, I agree, a little work is still needed. The high ceilings (though realistic), and the wide stair cases make it seem a little cramped. Maybe some windows on the interior (courtyard side) of the tower would help. My favorite pic is this one, for some reason. It just looks, I dunno, really cool to me. :?

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Edit @ 7:57 P.M.: I just remembered, when reading the "Building the Falcon Fortress" topic, that I was going to say that the Crusaders need this castle to defend them from the Falcons' new Fortresses. :)

Edit 2 @ 9:27 P.M.: The dungeon pics are cool too. If the forestman really tries, he can escape through the rat hole!
:D . Never scale my wall's, them pesky Falcons...only the Forestmen are so nimble. I'm having a little fun with this MOC now, as you can see...

Robin Hood is on his way to the rescue the trapped lad!

Edit: And he'll find out he's gone the wrong way... :lol:

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I've made a change to the tower, the balcony is gone. I'm much happier with how it is now, it was definitely a weak point.

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When I tore the wall down, I took better shots inside.

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It's much less friendly now... but that isn't a bad thing. :wink:
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E of Alshire wrote:It's much less friendly now... but that isn't a bad thing.
I think so, too. :)

Beautiful work, as always. I like the look of the stairs for some reason.
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In my opinion once you build it keep it,unless its really bad.
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I love it, good job. I must have missed the inside pics before, but its great inside as well.

As always the combo-balence of details and lack-of is worked out very well here. Keep it up, I can't wait for more of the keep/castle what ever you're planning on building.
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the balcony is gone
And it looks much better! :wink:
I love the interior and what you got so far!
Looking very good!
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