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Modular Castle

Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 11:49 pm
by CAI
Hi

Been awhile since i've posted/built, but still lurking... viewing everyone's mocs. :D

I've started a modular castle with the mind to complete it this time... walls/towers smaller in size so I can finish without exhausting my brick on a couple huge modular structures.

So far the corner wall is finished. A Gatehouse, another wall and a tavern are in the works.


http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=276249

http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Cyin/ ... l/ct01.jpg

links ct01.jpg-ct06

Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 11:53 pm
by The_Vanquished
I like it, It would be cool to see a full castle looking like this.

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:42 am
by Prince Imdol
The detail with the battlements is plain awesome, although, it would be nice if you could put that detail in the rest of the MOC. The walls seem just a bit bare. A little too plain for my tastes.


P.I

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Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:41 am
by The dark tide
I like this a lot. In spite of what PI said I don't think the wall looks too plain. I like the simplicity of the inside which for some reason really sets it off for me. Can't wait to see the rest of the pieces.

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 4:07 am
by Nick Durron
It's very nice, but the walls do look a bit flat. Perhaps if you stuck some dark gray tiles on brackets in a few places it'd look better.

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:17 am
by Ardohoth
Nice overall view of this moc. I especially like the mugger who is trying to steal the civilian. I only have one thing to say. The wall does not cover more space. I like thick walls most.

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:26 pm
by smcginnis
Hey CAI, glad to see you back!

Very nice. The wall does look a little plain at first, but I like it. It's more realistic. The open battlements, however... I'm not too sure about those. ;)

Love the rat catcher, and the thief's costume is great.

~smcginnis

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:43 pm
by CAI
Hi,

Yeah, tis a bit flat, and using tiles...good idea, but I lack thoes technic pieces needed for that. I was going to throw a few statues in, but decided i'm going to go for more of an authentic medieval look, rather then fasntasy - but that may change as I continue. I should have another wall done tonight

As for the battlements, open spots for rolling rocks better angles for spears and dumping oil - thats the idea I had anyhow.

cheers.

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:04 am
by CAI

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:35 am
by Norro
growing nicely. I especially like the exterior view... though I'm not sold on the log structure viewed from the town side... Good work al round though!

God Bless,

Nathan

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:34 am
by LORD DOOM
I can see where Noro wasn't sold on the the little building, likey because of the coloration. It looks to me like a building with red plaster and really light colored would framing.

It could be much worse though.

In regards to the rest of your MOC, I like it a lot. It seems good and solid and you have nicely used arches in several ways and those viking walls, they look good with those other brown 1x1 round bricks makes it look really awesome.

Lookin' really excellent keep it up.

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:50 pm
by jovian
Both of these are great! The stairs, battlement details and fig activity on the first wall give it alot of visual interest. The watchtower and house are nice additions in the second MOC. My only gripe would be the wall thickness. The height is excellent, it just looks like it would be toppled very easily during a seige.

Other than that, great job so far. I look forward to seeing more!

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 6:46 pm
by Ardohoth
i love this tower!!! I gives you the feeling that the city is still at the begining. What you actually do. This is great indeed

Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 4:23 pm
by CAI
Thankyou,

The main reason for the walls thickness, simply to conserve brick for to complete the castle. By crouding structures close to the inside wall, i'm thinkn the look will work out fine in the end.

Your sig figs should be in their best manner around her: She'll be one of the travelers to the city. :D

Image

I'm going to place any colorful character in this folder:

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=276253
I can see where Noro wasn't sold on the the little building, likey because of the coloration. It looks to me like a building with red plaster and really light colored would framing.
Yeah, i;m thinking of changing colors there now.

Cheers

Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:00 pm
by CAI
The tavern is getting near done, heres an in side shot. I placed real candles near for more of an authentic look. The Gleeman is playing to a loud thirsty croud.