Castle Bleydenstien for your Review
Castle Bleydenstien for your Review
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In the rush to complete the CCC3 entries, I did not post Castle Bleydenstien for your review earlier.
I incorporated a few new (for me) techniques, and I would appreciate your feedback on the effectiveness of each.
I used SNOT on the gatehouse;
I used 2x2 tiles overlapping 3/4 for a slate roof;
I incorporated decorative window openings;
and arrowloops using small 1x1 SNOTed slopes.
Also, please let me know your opinions on other parts of the architecture that are effective, or not so.
Thanks for your review.
Jim
In the rush to complete the CCC3 entries, I did not post Castle Bleydenstien for your review earlier.
I incorporated a few new (for me) techniques, and I would appreciate your feedback on the effectiveness of each.
I used SNOT on the gatehouse;
I used 2x2 tiles overlapping 3/4 for a slate roof;
I incorporated decorative window openings;
and arrowloops using small 1x1 SNOTed slopes.
Also, please let me know your opinions on other parts of the architecture that are effective, or not so.
Thanks for your review.
Jim
It's a very nice work.
I saw the arrowloops and window openings before you postetd your review and they gave me some inspiration.
If I only would get more time to build with my bricks...
I prefer the use of the castle-wall-piece . I like the style of the walls with this piece. Yes, I know, it's not so realistic, but this is my opinion.
regards,
jens
I saw the arrowloops and window openings before you postetd your review and they gave me some inspiration.
If I only would get more time to build with my bricks...
I prefer the use of the castle-wall-piece . I like the style of the walls with this piece. Yes, I know, it's not so realistic, but this is my opinion.
regards,
jens
Even though we compete , i still will say i like the details on your castle...
One thing that immediately struck my attention though, were the arrowloops. Shouldnt those slopes be the other way around ? or am i mistaken...
Anyways ... looks nice .. could use a bit more color, but who am i to say that
Good lucK to you in the contest !
One thing that immediately struck my attention though, were the arrowloops. Shouldnt those slopes be the other way around ? or am i mistaken...
Anyways ... looks nice .. could use a bit more color, but who am i to say that
Good lucK to you in the contest !
I love the roof tiling, I think I shall borrow that innovation. If that's ok.
Hag is right about the snotted arrow holes. They are facing the wrong way. As is, someone attacking the castle could fire at the window and because of the slopes the arrow will easily skid inside. This needs to be reversed to give greater protection to the defender, and also allow the defender more room to angle a shot from within. I might suggest the same thing for the crennelations on the tower. Turn those pointed peices 180 degrees. It will present a flat surface to the attackers, and give the defenders better angles to work with.
Otherwise I think this is a wonderful castle. It's got lots of new innovations but still retains the feel of the old style lego castles. I think the only other thing I'd like to see on it is more color. Banners, flags, heraldry of some sort displayed.
Hag is right about the snotted arrow holes. They are facing the wrong way. As is, someone attacking the castle could fire at the window and because of the slopes the arrow will easily skid inside. This needs to be reversed to give greater protection to the defender, and also allow the defender more room to angle a shot from within. I might suggest the same thing for the crennelations on the tower. Turn those pointed peices 180 degrees. It will present a flat surface to the attackers, and give the defenders better angles to work with.
Otherwise I think this is a wonderful castle. It's got lots of new innovations but still retains the feel of the old style lego castles. I think the only other thing I'd like to see on it is more color. Banners, flags, heraldry of some sort displayed.
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Nice castle. My question is; were are the stairs to go up the towers?
further, The Hag is right,They are facing the wrong way. Many people make that mistake.
But it is a nice castle, the windows are cool.
further, The Hag is right,They are facing the wrong way. Many people make that mistake.
But it is a nice castle, the windows are cool.
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Finally, someone picks up on the arrow loops. Reverse them .
This might be a dumb question, but is the castle Bley?
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This might be a dumb question, but is the castle Bley?
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This is a great castle. I enjoyed the 3 pictures you provided in your entry, as well as these. Like someone said in a post entitled 'What is your favorite CCCIII entry' the gate is the best part. I admit, its an inspiration to adjust my portcaulis
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The snotty gatehouse is nice but more impressive in my eyes is the overall scale. I like the semitry and feel of a small (in real terms) castle... Thanks for sharing and well done on incorporating new to you techniques (I know how hard that can be...)
God Bless,
Nathan
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Great castle Jim! I love this castle, it's like your old Mini Moc Contest Entry only in minifig scale. My favorite single part of the whole castle would have to be those slate roof tiles, I thought too much about it, but it looks great in that colour scheme. That and the SNOT work is very well done.
Keep up the great work and good luck in the contest!
Keep up the great work and good luck in the contest!
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This castle has some really nice architectural features.
I love the unique design of the gatehouse and towers and the overall castle looks great.
I love the unique design of the gatehouse and towers and the overall castle looks great.
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