Crenelation Fun

[LEGOFREAK]

Hi!

I am in the process of creating the crenelations on top of my keep, and would like your opinions. I have here three different styles of tops. Which if any do you prefer? Or if you have something else in mind please post it here.

A: tile topped
B: jumper brick with 1x1
C: standard 1x2 plate
D: other

Freak

[Mr. D]

Hi!

I like the tile-topped one the best. That way of making Crenelations is one of the nicest looking ones I've seen! One question, what is the piece that you use for the SNOT-wise bricks? I can't seem to find it on Peeron.

Good work!

[wlister]

One a 1 x crenel such as yours, I like the tile top, but I also really like the
Slope 45 2 x 1 Double http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=3044 or the

Slope 45 1 x 2 Triple http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=3048 Your method of tiling the sides looks great too, added witdth for protection is always useful.

For a 2 x crenel I like to use the slope 45 2 x and the Slope

45 2 x 2 Double Convex http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=3045 for the corners. All topped with tiles for that smooth look. Of course this method is cost and part intensive so I will likely never do a large castle with it, but a decent sized keep is not out of the question.

So I voted other, but of the 3 choices you have ouctured there, I would vote A.

Will

[footsteps]

I picked A, even though its likely the most expensive version. But it ain't my money, so I can dream.

Where did those side-stud bricks come from? I thought Lego bricks were recessed on the side?

Alan

[wlister]

They could possibly be
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on Two Sides http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=47905 with one of the side studs cut off. I don't know if Freak is a big part customizer, but they sure look like they could be custom.

Will

[porschecm2]

Or they could be a 1x1 technic brick with a technic 1/2 pin.

And I think A looks best, or possibly a 1x2 plate with 1 stud on top(what you called the jumper plate) without the 1x1 plate.

Can't wait to see the whole thing!

Cm2

[TwoTonic Knight]

I also prefer:

Slope 45 1 x 2 Triple http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=3048 Your method of tiling the sides looks great too, added witdth for protection is always useful.

But I can't recall a castle with tiled crenelations, so that would be my recommendation.

[wlister]

cM2,

You could be right. I tried out the technic pin theory and it worked. Didn't think Freak would cut up such a rare part.

Will

[JPinoy]

It depends, on my Kahilawayan fortifications, the crenellations are thick at 2x3x2. For other factions it will be different, like the Babylonian style crenellations.

[porschecm2]

Will, I use that method all the time. It's very handy.

[Anonym0us]

If you have enough 1x2 tiles go with A. The 1x1 over the jumper is a good idea but I think it looks like it doesn't belong there.

[doctorsparkles]

I think the tile-topped (A) looks the best, but I've found that I've almost always got something standing on top of the battlements (a bird, a suicidal minifig, etc.) so the 1*2 plate is a good idea if you're going to be doing anything like that.

[porschecm2]

I think the tile-topped (A) looks the best, but I've found that I've almost always got something standing on top of the battlements (a bird, a suicidal minifig, etc.) so the 1*2 plate is a good idea if you're going to be doing anything like that.

If that is the case, could you not put a 1x1 plate under the piece(bird, flag, etc), and a 1x1 tile next to it? Or just a full 1x2 plate where needed. If it would have a piece over it anyway, who would know the difference?

Cm2

[Sir Terrance]

Either A, or if you run out of bricks, go with C.

[LEGOFREAK]

wow - a lotta great responses. Thanks! This style of tiling the sides is loosely based on the tower of london. (very loosely)
http://www.castles.org/castles/Europe/W ... C-387S.jpg
The way they used different colored stone to outline the crenelations.

I would also prefer the Slope 45 1 x 2 Triple but I don't think I can afford that. Maybe the title should have been crenelations on a budget
I will keep this up for awhile, but so far it looks like smoothie top is ahead

"Or they could be a 1x1 technic brick with a technic 1/2 pin." - and yes thats exactly what it is! good eye. I wasnt sure if that pic was clear enough.


Thanks again for all your responses.
freak