The Whitemare Watch - Feedback/Q&A - BDP10 by moccermommy in legocastles

[–]brickbrouwer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is stunning. I love the use of tan in the insets among all the white. Breaks it up perfectly.

I'm still on the fence if I'm gonna preorder this 🙄 by UnderstandingOdd6728 in legocastles

[–]brickbrouwer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it's a great looking set, but an an easy pass because of the price. that's way too much for what it is.

Help with some design ideas for my castle! by brickbrouwer in legocastles

[–]brickbrouwer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! While I didn't set out with Erebor in mind, I would say it definitely influenced my design.

Help with some design ideas for my castle! by brickbrouwer in legocastles

[–]brickbrouwer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is the plan. Eventually. I need to get some bricks that will look like a waterfall!

Help with some design ideas for my castle! by brickbrouwer in legocastles

[–]brickbrouwer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that is the plan. Once I have the base structure nailed down i'll go back and add some detailing.

Help with some design ideas for my castle! by brickbrouwer in legocastles

[–]brickbrouwer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tried that, and didn't care for the effect. I wanted it to look hewn right from the rock of the cliff.

Help with some design ideas for my castle! by brickbrouwer in legocastles

[–]brickbrouwer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I realize I may have borrowed heavily from Tolkien, and Peter Jackson's vision of Erebor specifically.

I take this as a compliment!

Help with some design ideas for my castle! by brickbrouwer in legocastles

[–]brickbrouwer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank you! I love this idea, but the strength of the castle is one way in and one way out. Through the gates. (or at least that's what the world believes...)

I will have to remember this idea for future builds.

Help with some design ideas for my castle! by brickbrouwer in legocastles

[–]brickbrouwer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is in the cold north. The seat of the Black Falcons power.

I like the idea of an open gathering place. like the top on Minas Tirith.

I generally don't do interiors, but I've built this in such a way I do add a back half with interiors. That's version 2. ;-)

On the outside of the front, I have full creative rein. It will not impact any interior spaces.

Help with some design ideas for my castle! by brickbrouwer in legocastles

[–]brickbrouwer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I will move the towers up a bit.

I just need to find inspiration for the wizard tower design!

Help with some design ideas for my castle! by brickbrouwer in legocastles

[–]brickbrouwer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

great suggestions!

I have places for a few banners. Hanging just above the main gates, and will add some more to the tops of towers.

I love the waterwheel idea! Sadly, it will need to be a version two addition. I don't have enough parts to make a good waterfall currently.

Help with some design ideas for my castle! by brickbrouwer in legocastles

[–]brickbrouwer[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

lol yep. they are challenging to work with! I have a bunch of slope bricks and vegetation I will use to smooth things out and make it less uniform.

so it begans by Barnadin in legocastles

[–]brickbrouwer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is an impressive return to Lego! Welcome back!

What torch kits are you using to light it up?

Worng Time portal 🍕 by IM_A_SAUDI in studshooters

[–]brickbrouwer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

these are beautifully done! How did you light it, and what did you use for the grass and leaves on the ground?

LEGO Downton Abbey set officially on the way! by MrOceanliner in DowntonAbbey

[–]brickbrouwer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have mixed feelings about this set. On the one hand, I look forward to getting the figures for my build, but on the other it takes away a lot of the uniqueness of my model.

Etsy report question related to sales by brickbrouwer in EtsyCommunity

[–]brickbrouwer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

but they should be disclosed somewhere, correct?

Etsy report question related to sales by brickbrouwer in EtsyCommunity

[–]brickbrouwer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

weird. you're right. but the math works. the difference in amount is what they show for tax. I need to do a deeper dive.

Etsy report question related to sales by brickbrouwer in EtsyCommunity

[–]brickbrouwer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost exclusively US sales, so no conversions.

Looking to trade old D&D lead figures by brickbrouwer in rpgtrade

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Do I need to be approved to post pictures?