CPT. Jr Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 I have recently gained an interest in the area of fort building. I have seen very little in this area in the moc's thread, so I figured that i must do my question asking here. (everyone must be building boats ) I was wondering about the plausibility of making a fort using these pieces (link) have they ever been used for this purpose? I think they would work rather well, spacing them by four to six studs, and layered two high, with a tower in the corner, so that the forts general shape would form an L. Anyhow, is there a way to create a cylindrical tower? I would like to build a fort containing 3 cylindrical tiers each getting progressively higher. However, I have but made novice attempts at moc's, and have an ok experience in modeling, but I cannot seem to get anything that looks like a cylinder. I hope to include alot of detail so im experimenting with some special parts right now. Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted January 30, 2009 Governor Posted January 30, 2009 Since the building of forts is MOCing I shall relocate this thread to the correct forum. Quote
Admiral Blockbeard Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 Wow even MOC discussion goes here! I saw them in a recent MOC, Made me think of ordering a few. But first I need to workout bricklink?!?! From what I understand You want to make a curved tower, there is a technique you can use in a 2x1 and a cylinder. Check out the church in the community build in the castle section! Also for the top of the tower also check out that thread! Some great Ideas in there! Quote
Fluyt Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 (edited) I've ordered 6 of those a while ago with the intent of using them for part of a dock/harbour. Unfortunately I still haven't got to that yet, but they seem like they would look pretty good (the other versions, in dark grey and with different printing do look slightly better in my opinion, but they are more expensive+ they weren't available in my country). I personally wouldn't use them side-by-side, but with 1 or 2 studs in between with some light grey bricks, to break the monotomy of it. For a cylindrical tower you could use 1x1 cylinders and 1x3 bricks together (or 1x2 bricks for creating smaller towers), or you could use 2x3 wedge bricks to make a round structure. Only the latter one wouldn't have room for an interior. Edited January 30, 2009 by Fluyt Quote
Captain Blackmoor Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 I've figured out they work pretty fine for building forts. I'm experimenting with those bricks for the base of the fort. On those bricks the real fort will be build so the fortess is somewhat higher then sea level. Only problem: They aren't avaible in some countries indeed. Quote
Legoking Posted January 31, 2009 Posted January 31, 2009 I think you have a great idea going. I do think the 3 cylinder tower idea would work and I am very interested on how you are going to create it. Quote
CPT. Jr Posted February 2, 2009 Author Posted February 2, 2009 Hmm. I dont quite understand what you mean by cylenders and 1x3 bricks, is there a specific image you can site? In the USA the varient pictured of the sloped wall thingy is realativly cheap and can be purchased for under 50 cents apiece, so i was debating wether to go with the cylender styled fort or the sloped one. Quote
Capn Frank Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 If you'd like circular towers i'd try asking some castle enthusiasts. I went and took a gander over there and found some of these: By SlyOwl who used 1x bricks and 1x1 round bricks. Or you could go with the multi-sided effect: By ZCerberus These were found in the H&A MOC Index. Quote
Capt. Kirk Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) Or you could build round towers with this technic (by Nathan Todd). For me the best solution so far... Thumbs up Nathan. But what's the key... ??? ... this is the key to this beautiful technic: Or you could use the technic from Daniel Z DNL (original by Danarchy - http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=3481013). It works with a 1x1 technic brick with hole and a half pin + # 30413. And the effect is excellent. I hope it helps !!! Edited February 4, 2009 by Capt. Kirk Quote
74louloute Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) By SlyOwl who used 1x bricks and 1x1 round bricks. This technic is excellent, I already used it Nevertheless, you couldn't choose the exact diameter of the tower. With this technic, you will have problems to make a little tower. The curve will be limited even if you use 1x2 bricks + 1x1 round bricks. Anyway, round constructions are always amazing! Edited February 4, 2009 by 74louloute Quote
Capt. Kirk Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Like 74louloute said,... with the technic of 1x2 brick and 1x1 round brick you have more possibilities in diameter of the tower. With the technic of Nathan it's one diameter. Quote
Huntleyfx Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 How sturdy are the round towers that use the 1x2 and 1x rounds? It seems like the tower might be rather fragile. Quote
Capt. Kirk Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 How sturdy are the round towers that use the 1x2 and 1x rounds? It seems like the tower might be rather fragile. Not it's not that fragile... of course it's not the same as brick+brick. Quote
Huntleyfx Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 (edited) Thanks again, I see why you have your MOC Expert title. Edited February 5, 2009 by Huntleyfx Quote
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