Captain Green Hair Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 You did an amazing job here buddy! Great use of colours and detail throughout, I also like all the live in it. I personally think this is your best until now, since it has more colour then some of your earlier ones. A big Quote
Teddy Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 This is fantastic! I like everything about it. Great stuff. Thanks for sharing. Quote
kris kelvin Posted January 24, 2010 Author Posted January 24, 2010 Thank you all for very nice words :) I`m glad that you like it. It means a lot to me Pif Paf City is taken from polish comics novel "Tytus Romek i Atomek" . Quote
RocketClone Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 I must say nice job! my favorite being the saloon. (nice touch with the sharpshooters ) Quote
WesternOutlaw Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 I wanted to revisit this masterpiece because I think the creation deserves a critical review, as many provide for official LEGO sets. Dusting off the old black cowboy hat, let me share my thoughts: The Phantom Rider's Sharp Shooter Review So, I'll divide this into six components, the Station, Water Tower, Saloon, Hotel, Train Hand Car & Track, and Wagon Train Station My personal favorite of the collection. First off, I love the use of the different color tiles used to create the platform. It really gives the old wooden look to the base. The dark tan walls with the brown and black really make the color pallette unique, and I don't believe I've seen these colors mixed before. That dark tan is fantastic, especially with the smooth tiles used for siding. The roof is perfect. I notice that in some areas you've used 1x3s roof sections as opposed to 4x3s. Whether intentional or not, it comes across as added detail. I like the design of the windows which I always struggle with when trying to capture Wild West architecture. I would not have thought to use the arched door, but it looks very good capturing a more wooden look. The clock tower looks just fine with the newer white clock pieces, although they are rather modern. Some custom clock decals would have been a nice option as well. Speaking of decals, very nice Stagecoach and Steam Train decals adding to the already superb station. To ask a Klauss-Dieter question, does it have an interior? In any case, I think you've really captured an authentic look of a classic WW station. Water Tower A very difficult construction I'm sure. I've really struggled w/ these in the past. Your choice of grey and brown is an interesting color combination, but definately looks good and provides some nice contrast compared to an all brown tower. I like how you were able to wrap the brown 1x4 tiles around the upper section to create the round look. It's too bad the top radar dish doesn't come in brown. Nice railing on top and a very nice spout mechanism. The grey base looks rickety as it should (but I'm sure your construction is sturdy). I am interesting in knowing how the repair man plans to get down without a ladder. Saloon What a nice construction, and definately large as well. I think what really makes this building unique is the way you created the siding. Interesting design. I'll have to see how you did this. I really like the top section/facade hiding those WW sharp shooters. Great Saloon sign as well, and I like that unique hitching post for the horses. My only recommendation for this building is perhaps some accent color around the windows/along the sides (green would have looked very nice), but then again I see you were going for a brown wooden saloon here. Also, some saloon doors (like those contained in the new Toy Story set) would have added to the look. Hotel Very nice colors for the hotel. That dark red with white looks perfect. I love the fancy white arches used in the window design and the white fence pieces really work. I must admit that I've tried using the fence pieces before in making a few balconies/railing, and they've never come out well. Perhaps it's the additional white in your Hotel that makes them look good. The side section with the logs also add unique character to the Hotel. I like that almost Spanish-roof design, more like a tin roof (however to describe it - it looks good). The brick chimney is fantastic, and very nice Norwich Inn decal. The other decal on the ground floor looks a bit dark, but it may just be the picture. I can only make out a gun (I think). Train Hand Car & Track Just the concept/idea to add a hand car and some track is superb. With a smaller train-related creation, it doesn't take away from being able to see Pif Paf. I really like the use of the grey wheels adding to the old-time feel. Those sacks of flour/gold (or even milk jugs), or whatever they are intended to be add to the fantastic detail. Nice use of the bumpers without train wheels. Adding to the quality of the overall scene is the train track on a bed of gravel. I may try this design myself, as I think yours came out really well. Brown tiles for railroad ties and the round 1x1s - perfect! Wagon I'm not quite sure about the wagon design. Although it has some really nice details, it seems a bit too wide, maybe even low. I like the side railing and the extras like the brown backpack on the side. Nice figs; however, with some interesting torso designs. I love how you made their legs hanging over. Great custom touch. OVERALL Piff Paff City will go down in the LEGO Wild West history books as one of the nicest western towns, compared to only that of Legohaulic's. Overall, this is what separates basic builders (like me) from the experts. Packed with details (and I almost forgot to mention the use of the dark tan plates for the ground), this diorama clearly demonstrates that Wild West interest is alive and well, and what an expert builder can do with a little imagination and a ton of bricks. 5 Stars! and I tip my hat to Kris Kevin! Quote
Ryjek Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 Amazing MOC! I'm really impressed. My favourite thing is the SNOT windows which I used in my creation (which I'll show soon). Generally speaking, you made a very climatic MOC. I'd give you an A for I see you have worked really hard on it. Grtz! Quote
Legostein Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 Hello! Me, like the others, am very impressed by the setup. Let me join the compliments and congratulate to this felicitous diorama. It's also the funny minifigure snapshots which make this scene an eye-catcher. A pleasure to look at! Cheers, ~ Christopher Quote
sens1992 Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 Wow, this is fantastic! I really love what you did here! This is my favorite MOC this month! I love it! Quote
iamded Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 We've had so many great MOCs featured on Eurobricks lately, and this is another fantastic one! Just amazing, and you say this is your first Western MOC? Wow, I say give this man a medal! Truly incredible, if I had to pick a favourite detail - well, I think it'd still be a draw between the water tower and the hotel's chimney. Seriously, this is one amazing MOC. :thumbup: ~Peace Quote
Dr. Steve Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 The Moc is Great! I really like the water tower, the base to the train station and the use of the white fence on the building looks brilliant. I hope Lego brings back the Western Theme, and your Moc could serve as inspiration for a Lego designer. Quote
Alex the Great Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 This is great, I hope to see some western sets in the near future. You have alot of dark tan! Awesome job! Quote
Commodore Hornbricker Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 This is now one of my all time favorite MOC's. It is beautiful. The detail and colors are wonderful. The building go very well together while being very different. The water tower looks really cool. This is really amazing! Quote
Hound Knight Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 Yee-haw! That has to be one of, if not the best western MOC I've ever laid eyes on. Great use of the colors. Quote
AllanSmith Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 I am curious how you built the water tower I found this idea. It would be a good way to make cylinders of all sizes Click here Quote
kris kelvin Posted January 27, 2010 Author Posted January 27, 2010 I found this idea. It would be a good way to make cylinders of all sizes Click here No It`s just combination of panels rubber belts and tiles. That`s all folks Quote
Klaus-Dieter Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 This is an absolutely amazing Wild West MOC, kris kelvin! I really it! Like it was already mentioned, I , too, have to agree that this is one of the best if not the best Western MOC I have ever seen! The architecture of the buildings is simply perfect and looks absolutely realistic. The many minifigs and additional stuff add a very realistic and lovely atmosphere to the buidlings. The only thing I do not like are the strange brick-built legs of the two coachers on the coach. Otherwise it's simply perfect! The most I like the architecture of the inn, the water tower, the pack horse and the coach. A tip: A decent interior for the buildings would make this your MOC unsurpassable. Very, very well done! :thumbup: Klaus-Dieter Quote
Blackheart Brit Posted February 2, 2010 Posted February 2, 2010 These are amazing. The posts at the hotel are totally great, nicely detailed. Great colors just well done all around. Quote
supertoad64 Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Simply amazing, especially the water tower. I love the subdued color palette as well! Quote
Minxter Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Wow! I just love it! Too bad I cant buy it. And again truly amazing! Minxter. Quote
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