MOC: Medieval Meeting Place

[Paperballpark]

Hi all, this is my first MOC, 'Medieval Meeting Place'.

I estimate that it uses about 2000 - 2500 pieces, and it took me about 15 - 20 hours to build over the course of 3 months. I used or adapted a few techniques demonstrated by Derfel Cadarn.

The photos aren't brilliant, but hopefully you can get a good idea of what it's like.

The full album is here.

Edited August 20, 2013 by Paperballpark

[monsinjor]

Beautiful moc. Love all the plants around and the bridge is excellent. Great job.

[kabel]

This is actually looking pretty good. And although one can clearly see the "DC-DNA" its got enough character of its own. Time for you to join the guilds of Historica I'd say!

[Paperballpark]

Thanks both! I like the possibilities that vegetation gives, and I like the 'medieval' period, it's so much 'softer' and more in tune with nature than nowadays.

I did try to deviate from and build on DC's techniques where I could, but the basic ideas are so good I really don't see the point in trying to 're-invent the wheel' as it were. Besides, even if I had used different techniques, I'm sure someone somewhere will already have done it!

[NiL_FisK_Urd]

This is brilliant

[Infernum]

Wow! Love the different colored flowers! Great bridge!

[UberlegoTV]

Wow this is just amazing I wish that I could make a moc like this! I know i have the pieces... just not the skills D:

[BrickChic_au]

Looks great I'm starting to learn MOC techniques to make my displays more interesting. Medieval Moc builders offer fabulous inspiration for landscaping.

[wildanimal888]

Great job! I'm working on forest scenes and this has given me some great ideas!

[-Carson Haupt-]

This is great! Derfel inspired me to build in this era too.

[soccerkid6]

Excellent landscape! The undergrowth looks very good and I like your fig posing, especially the grazing horse and boy going to get water

[hench]

Great work!

[Wedge09]

Really nice work

[Trance89]

You've adapted Derfel's techniques very well. The scene looks peaceful and has great foliage. I like the bridges' wood work as well.

I noticed the display like thingy in the front. Are you going to put a card in it with your name and/or the MOC's name and maybe some details about it and display this MOC somewhere?

[Ecclesiastes]

Very nice and lively. I like that you've kept a dirt path besides the green so you can see were the wheels went.

[Paperballpark]

I noticed the display like thingy in the front. Are you going to put a card in it with your name and/or the MOC's name and maybe some details about it and display this MOC somewhere?

Yes, it'll hopefully be going on display in a LEGO store Showcase in November, so I made a display bit at the front to put a card in giving details of it, as well as a little challenge, which is to spot the 12 creatures (not counting minifigs) in the display.

I don't think it's possible to see them all from the photos - heck, it's hard enough to see a couple of them even when it's in front of me!

[harton]

At first look I see you use the DC technique for the bridge and it is always given a good result. I really like all the plants and escpecially your tree work! Really well done.

[Grimmbeard]

Great work! I love all the colors!

[spartanec2011]

So many green areas in the jungle! Great job! Bridge over the river and the river itself is superb!

[Mikisajlo]

Nice.Great bridge and trees.

[beyza]

The whole scene is looking very realistic. Well done.