Battle at Wychwoode Gate

Discussion of personal LEGO Castle creations
Post Reply
User avatar
Spongey
Merchant
Posts: 1377
Joined: Sun Aug 13, 2006 4:39 pm
Location: Canada

Battle at Wychwoode Gate

Post by Spongey »

Hello

This is a battle scene originally constructed for the Battles Contest. Unfortunately, time constraints and camera issues made it impossible to meet the deadline.
This battle depicts a group of Skeletons, aided by evil mercenaries from the north, assaulting Wychwoode Gate. Defending is King Alexander of Ascott-Under-Wychwoode, assisted by his staunch ally, Sir Row of Piddletenthide. (All names come courtesy of a good friend of mine.)

Gallery
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=315577

Deeplinks
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Spong ... ttle23.jpg
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Spong ... ttle28.jpg
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Spong ... ttle22.jpg
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Spong ... attle1.jpg

Comments and Criticism greatly appreciated

Regards,

Roman
User avatar
Prince Imdol
Master
Posts: 1762
Joined: Fri Oct 20, 2006 1:11 am
Location: Massachusetts

Re: Battle at Wychwoode Gate

Post by Prince Imdol »

Spongey wrote:
Comments and Criticism greatly appreciated

Not much criticism to do here. Great walls, great gate. The landscaping is just the right amount for a good battle scene. Great job on the gore too.


P.I
Thomas C.
"Sow a thought, reap an action;
Sow an action, reap a habit.
Sow a habit, reap a character.
Sow a character, reap a destiny"

"Don't let school interfere with your education."-Huckleberry Finn
User avatar
melonkernel
Apprentice
Posts: 179
Joined: Fri Apr 18, 2008 6:27 am
Location: Finland

Post by melonkernel »

I like the structure of the wall
User avatar
Jansen
Steward
Posts: 561
Joined: Tue Mar 21, 2006 1:43 pm
Location: Pondering the paradox of organic American cheese...
Contact:

Post by Jansen »

While it is big, the wall is kinda bland Edit: I mean those towers on either side of the gate, not the wall itself, that's good. I like the rocks and trees you put in but you need some elevation variation. The road needs to be not so straight and lower than the rest of the ground. Also, the battle is very sparse, spread out. It's still pretty decent, though.
"An apple a day keeps people deathly-allergic to apples away."
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/gusalagupagoo/]flickr[/url]
User avatar
Heir of Black Falcon
Justiciar
Posts: 1966
Joined: Fri Jan 25, 2008 3:37 pm
Location: Utah (I'm baaaack)

Post by Heir of Black Falcon »

Yeah very nice. I like the use of the flames along the road. Looks cool. The ram is neat as well, pushed by the troll... good use for him.

R
User avatar
Voran_the_Scholar
Landlord
Posts: 912
Joined: Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:18 pm
Contact:

Post by Voran_the_Scholar »

The towers need some windows. Otherwise the wall is perfect. You do need some elevation variation and a way of minimizing the seams between the baseplates. Also, the whole battle looks too spread out. It's hard to imagine the sequence of events that would have led up to this event. Besides the skeletons and crown knights, I can't really tell who's on what side. The battering ram looks good, but what's with all the fire? And where did it all come from? I like the two forestmen, strolling along the path, leisurely eating apples. Also, it seems to me that you have more vegetation inside the castle walls than out. It needs a little work, but it's a great large-scale battle. :D
May the blessing of the Lord be upon you. <><

[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/voran/]Flickr[/url]
User avatar
doc069
Bailiff
Posts: 330
Joined: Fri Oct 26, 2007 4:30 am
Location: Canada
Contact:

Post by doc069 »

A controlled chaos - very well done.

My favourite element? That would be the poor soldier tripping on the brown spear - at least it looks like he is tripping.

Cheers,

Lee
"Rules are for the obedience of fools. And the guidance of wise men (& women)." Sir David Ogilvy (1911-1999)
User avatar
Count Blacktron
Sheriff
Posts: 1412
Joined: Sat Oct 14, 2006 6:20 am
Location: Cave of Caerbannog
Contact:

Post by Count Blacktron »

Looks pretty impressive, but if I could offer a bit of advice it seems a bit too orderly. It only needs chaos to make it truly great. Some variation in terrain, structures and combatants without orderly spacing. That's all. 8)
User avatar
Blue Head
Steward
Posts: 510
Joined: Tue Jan 02, 2007 10:40 pm
Location: Behind you...
Contact:

Post by Blue Head »

To open for my liking, but then most people don't like close, heated, battles. This is definetly very well built, especially this shot of the wall decorations, and the flying spear. :D

Blue <><
Post Reply