Medieval Blacksmith will be a LEGO Ideas set

[ffilz]

How does it compare in size to 3739 Blacksmith Shop?

I tried to scale it roughly, but kongutahu's link gives a nice 3D veiw.

I've got a [url=https://lego.jtooker.com/blacksmithReview/#size]table of size (in studs)[/url] that I cannot copy here since the formatting doesn't allow tables.

How different are the heights of each floor? The fact that the new building is 2 full stories plus the attic story compared to the 2002's 1 full story plus the attic story account for most of the height difference.

I'm considering using the new set not as a blacksmith but as an inn where it could compare pretty favorably with my wharf-side inn:

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Obviously it's a more detailed structure, but not SO detailed that it wouldn't fit my display if it was not placed right next to the other structures.

[jtooker]

I'd say it would fit nicely against that large building on the right.

[INTENSS]

This set is pretty big when compared to Previous Castle sets. An inn would be a good use as it would mess with scale in a castle as a Blacksmith/house - at least in mine and most MOCs I’ve seen.

What I kind of find funny is some of the initial complaints about this set is that it deviated too far from the original Idea (that’s fair) and was much smaller. It might actually be a few studs shorter or skinnier but the thing is plenty big. I really dig it - and the parts selection is fantastic.

[jtooker]

What I kind of find funny is some of the initial complaints about this set is that it deviated too far from the original Idea (that’s fair) and was much smaller. It might actually be a few studs shorter or skinnier but the thing is plenty big.

I [url=https://lego.jtooker.com/blacksmithReview/#size]measured everything and yeah, it is just a bit shorter and plenty big overall[/url]. I think it is a great size for anyone who has other medieval MOCs, but I can see how it is too big compared to other castle sets.

[INTENSS]

Just a heads up, the tan horse is currently available on Bricks & Pieces at Lego.com.

[Bluesecrets]

Thanks to Prime Day, I finally was able to buy this set. Today is the day I decided to slowly enjoy the build. And I was having a wonderful time...

until bag 5 and that "tree" by the well. Blah! I spent a good hour trying to see the instructions and get it to fit together. Anyone else struggle with that? Any hints how to not make it full of suck.

[Kurojaki]

Thanks to Prime Day, I finally was able to buy this set. Today is the day I decided to slowly enjoy the build. And I was having a wonderful time...

until bag 5 and that "tree" by the well. Blah! I spent a good hour trying to see the instructions and get it to fit together. Anyone else struggle with that? Any hints how to not make it full of suck.

When I built it late last year, I was sick and had rather high temperature. I remember that step being annoying with my eyes in that condition, and getting the whole set together took a few days (had to take day-off from building). And less than two days from that I had it parted out since I needed parts for the contest.

However I think the bonsai tree was more "annoying". Maybe it was only because of the leaves though. I don't remember. Only cared to do the blossoms version although I bought two sets.

[Bluesecrets]

I finished it and am disappointed...in the instructions. I made so many mistakes because I just couldn't see how the pieces were supposed to be oriented. As always it is the dark colors that are near impossible to see.

Overall, I was not as excited as I built it as other big sets. It wasn't bad. I like the MMV way better.