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Hey all,
Having just returned from a trip to Europe, I'm posting some updates to
my provincial village, based on some designs I came up with while I was
in Alsacia.
I haven't been big on using colors in my timbering, but after seeing
some of the most beautiful buildings in Strasbourg France, I've decided
to try some of the muted colors I saw there.
The Links should be free of moderation, and go public at any time now.
Thanks for checking it out and as always let me know what you think!
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=33144
There are 4 new buildings
There are a few new craftsmen in the village, Starting with the
glassblower and his apprentice. The color is Sand Blue.
There is also a Cooper who is busy making barrels, the color of his
building is sand green with a green roof.
There is a Seamstress, who is selling fabric and spinning some yarn.
Her Building is "Scala Blue".
Finally there is a Silver Smith and his customer. Their building is
brown and yellow Ala homes in the Frankish town of Rothenburg.
Jon Furman
Lugnet#1123
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Wow Jon! The color usage and building shapes work so well. I never thought
color was something that could really be used in castle, but you've proven
me wrong. now to pull out the color bins and start working!
thanks for posting!
-lenny
In lugnet.announce.moc, Jon Furman writes:
> Hey all,
> Having just returned from a trip to Europe, I'm posting some updates to
> my provincial village, based on some designs I came up with while I was
> in Alsacia.
>
> I haven't been big on using colors in my timbering, but after seeing
> some of the most beautiful buildings in Strasbourg France, I've decided
> to try some of the muted colors I saw there.
>
> The Links should be free of moderation, and go public at any time now.
> Thanks for checking it out and as always let me know what you think!
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=33144
>
>
> There are 4 new buildings
>
> There are a few new craftsmen in the village, Starting with the
> glassblower and his apprentice. The color is Sand Blue.
>
> There is also a Cooper who is busy making barrels, the color of his
> building is sand green with a green roof.
>
> There is a Seamstress, who is selling fabric and spinning some yarn.
> Her Building is "Scala Blue".
>
> Finally there is a Silver Smith and his customer. Their building is
> brown and yellow Ala homes in the Frankish town of Rothenburg.
>
> Jon Furman
> Lugnet#1123
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Thanks Lenny,
I wasn't certain about the colors eithers, In fact I've got two more
ubfurnished buildings in red and tan, that I'm still not certain the colors
are "period" enough. the base lego colors are a little too bright and vivid
for me. I'm also running out of "period correct" occupations if you have
some suggestions! Thanks again. Jon
In lugnet.castle, Leonard Hoffman writes:
> Wow Jon! The color usage and building shapes work so well. I never thought
> color was something that could really be used in castle, but you've proven
> me wrong. now to pull out the color bins and start working!
>
> thanks for posting!
> -lenny
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In lugnet.castle, Jon Furman writes:
> Thanks Lenny,
> I wasn't certain about the colors eithers, In fact I've got two more
> ubfurnished buildings in red and tan, that I'm still not certain the colors
> are "period" enough. the base lego colors are a little too bright and vivid
> for me. I'm also running out of "period correct" occupations if you have
> some suggestions! Thanks again. Jon
For a long time I always had problems thinking of what a medieval/renaissance
village would have. you always come up with blacksmith and tavern.. but what
else? And then it hit me, and it was so obvious and silly I couldn't stand it:
Everything one would need to live, someone is the medieval ages was making. So
that means:
So far you have:
Baker, Butcher, Tavern, Cooper, Glassblower, Seamstress, Silversmith
Other things could be:
Merchants of all kinds (spice seller, exotic cloth, etc), pottery maker (bowls,
jars, etc), winery, brewery, leather-worker, candle maker, lamp maker, musket
maker (since you've got musketeers), wagon maker, mason (this would be cool,
like with a half built house that he's working on), roofer
also, several of your houses have flowers on them.. perhaps a flower seller?
That's almost 10 things, if you don't count various merchants and merchant
types, and also specializations (ie. drinking glassblower vs. window
glassblower.. or even an artisan who makes stained glass windows).
And thats a whole new line of occupation: scribes, illuminator (a guy who
illuminates texts), painter, and sculptor.
Just some ideas
-Lenny
>
> In lugnet.castle, Leonard Hoffman writes:
> > Wow Jon! The color usage and building shapes work so well. I never thought
> > color was something that could really be used in castle, but you've proven
> > me wrong. now to pull out the color bins and start working!
> >
> > thanks for posting!
> > -lenny
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That's a great list so far. You can also add:
Tailor
Miller (the most important job in any village)
Cobbler
Shoemaker
Paper maker (I'm sure there is a better name for this)
Jeweler
Rope maker
Clockmaker (Even if it's a sundial or hourglass)
Locksmith
Brothel
Mint
Pipe or Tabac shop
Horse trader (stables)
Dairy (Cheese, butter)
Nursemaid
"Healer" (someone good with remedies of all types)
Not to mention that there were different types of smithies in the larger
towns. One for weapons, one for Armour, one for pots and pans, etc....
In a seaport there would be shops selling navigation aides, such as a
sextant, brass quadrant, astrolabe, cross staff, octant, etc.) You would
also have warehouses of sorts to store cargo before the owner came to
retrieve it.
-Aaron
"leonard hoffman" <glencaer@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:HCML1H.1Fs4@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.castle, Jon Furman writes:
> > Thanks Lenny,
> > I wasn't certain about the colors eithers, In fact I've got two more
> > ubfurnished buildings in red and tan, that I'm still not certain the • colors
> > are "period" enough. the base lego colors are a little too bright and • vivid
> > for me. I'm also running out of "period correct" occupations if you • have
> > some suggestions! Thanks again. Jon
>
> For a long time I always had problems thinking of what a • medieval/renaissance
> village would have. you always come up with blacksmith and tavern.. but • what
> else? And then it hit me, and it was so obvious and silly I couldn't • stand it:
> Everything one would need to live, someone is the medieval ages was • making. So
> that means:
>
> So far you have:
> Baker, Butcher, Tavern, Cooper, Glassblower, Seamstress, Silversmith
>
> Other things could be:
> Merchants of all kinds (spice seller, exotic cloth, etc), pottery maker • (bowls,
> jars, etc), winery, brewery, leather-worker, candle maker, lamp maker, • musket
> maker (since you've got musketeers), wagon maker, mason (this would be • cool,
> like with a half built house that he's working on), roofer
>
> also, several of your houses have flowers on them.. perhaps a flower • seller?
>
> That's almost 10 things, if you don't count various merchants and merchant
> types, and also specializations (ie. drinking glassblower vs. window
> glassblower.. or even an artisan who makes stained glass windows).
>
> And thats a whole new line of occupation: scribes, illuminator (a guy who
> illuminates texts), painter, and sculptor.
>
> Just some ideas
> -Lenny
>
>
> >
> > In lugnet.castle, Leonard Hoffman writes:
> > > Wow Jon! The color usage and building shapes work so well. I never • thought
> > > color was something that could really be used in castle, but you've • proven
> > > me wrong. now to pull out the color bins and start working!
> > >
> > > thanks for posting!
> > > -lenny
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Jon,
I really enjoyed looking at your pictures. The exteriors of the building
look great, but the interiors are what I really found fun. Using the axe as
a pedal for the spinning wheel is brilliant. You've done a great job of
adding tables, chairs, etc. without making the building's look too
cluttered. The color choices seem to fit very well. You could probably get
away with using blue and yellow as well.
Thanks for posting these great pics.
-Aaron
"leonard hoffman" <glencaer@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:HCH9DM.zpM@lugnet.com...
> Wow Jon! The color usage and building shapes work so well. I never • thought
> color was something that could really be used in castle, but you've proven
> me wrong. now to pull out the color bins and start working!
>
> thanks for posting!
> -lenny
>
>
> In lugnet.announce.moc, Jon Furman writes:
> > Hey all,
> > Having just returned from a trip to Europe, I'm posting some updates to
> > my provincial village, based on some designs I came up with while I was
> > in Alsacia.
> >
> > I haven't been big on using colors in my timbering, but after seeing
> > some of the most beautiful buildings in Strasbourg France, I've decided
> > to try some of the muted colors I saw there.
> >
> > The Links should be free of moderation, and go public at any time now.
> > Thanks for checking it out and as always let me know what you think!
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=33144
> >
> >
> > There are 4 new buildings
> >
> > There are a few new craftsmen in the village, Starting with the
> > glassblower and his apprentice. The color is Sand Blue.
> >
> > There is also a Cooper who is busy making barrels, the color of his
> > building is sand green with a green roof.
> >
> > There is a Seamstress, who is selling fabric and spinning some yarn.
> > Her Building is "Scala Blue".
> >
> > Finally there is a Silver Smith and his customer. Their building is
> > brown and yellow Ala homes in the Frankish town of Rothenburg.
> >
> > Jon Furman
> > Lugnet#1123
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Wow, those colors work great. I love all of the equipment and little
details in the buildings. This village seems full of life. Very nice.
-Andrew
In lugnet.announce.moc, Jon Furman writes:
> Hey all,
> Having just returned from a trip to Europe, I'm posting some updates to
> my provincial village, based on some designs I came up with while I was
> in Alsacia.
>
> I haven't been big on using colors in my timbering, but after seeing
> some of the most beautiful buildings in Strasbourg France, I've decided
> to try some of the muted colors I saw there.
>
> The Links should be free of moderation, and go public at any time now.
> Thanks for checking it out and as always let me know what you think!
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=33144
>
>
> There are 4 new buildings
>
> There are a few new craftsmen in the village, Starting with the
> glassblower and his apprentice. The color is Sand Blue.
>
> There is also a Cooper who is busy making barrels, the color of his
> building is sand green with a green roof.
>
> There is a Seamstress, who is selling fabric and spinning some yarn.
> Her Building is "Scala Blue".
>
> Finally there is a Silver Smith and his customer. Their building is
> brown and yellow Ala homes in the Frankish town of Rothenburg.
>
> Jon Furman
> Lugnet#1123
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Andrew,
Thanks for your kind words, I appreciate your compliments.
Jon
In lugnet.castle, Andrew Martin writes:
> Wow, those colors work great. I love all of the equipment and little
> details in the buildings. This village seems full of life. Very nice.
>
> -Andrew
>
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The colors are very nice. I like how the windows protrude from the housing.
The craftsmen in this are better than the ones first displayed. I
especially enjoyed the shelves of material in the seamstress' studio, and
the wares the glass blower is making. Very nice. Hope to see a diorama set
up with these.
-Dan
In lugnet.announce.moc, Jon Furman writes:
> Hey all,
> Having just returned from a trip to Europe, I'm posting some updates to
> my provincial village, based on some designs I came up with while I was
> in Alsacia.
>
> I haven't been big on using colors in my timbering, but after seeing
> some of the most beautiful buildings in Strasbourg France, I've decided
> to try some of the muted colors I saw there.
>
> The Links should be free of moderation, and go public at any time now.
> Thanks for checking it out and as always let me know what you think!
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=33144
>
>
> There are 4 new buildings
>
> There are a few new craftsmen in the village, Starting with the
> glassblower and his apprentice. The color is Sand Blue.
>
> There is also a Cooper who is busy making barrels, the color of his
> building is sand green with a green roof.
>
> There is a Seamstress, who is selling fabric and spinning some yarn.
> Her Building is "Scala Blue".
>
> Finally there is a Silver Smith and his customer. Their building is
> brown and yellow Ala homes in the Frankish town of Rothenburg.
>
> Jon Furman
> Lugnet#1123
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Dan,
Thanks again for the compliments, I tried to do a little more with the
minifigs this time. Coming up with fabric was a little tough at first, but I
like how it turned out as well. Right now I'm trying to come up with a
baseplate configuration that I like to incorporate all of the houses into.
A nice little village, maybe with a fort overlooking it! Jon
In lugnet.castle, Dan Thompson writes:
> The colors are very nice. I like how the windows protrude from the housing.
> The craftsmen in this are better than the ones first displayed. I
> especially enjoyed the shelves of material in the seamstress' studio, and
> the wares the glass blower is making. Very nice. Hope to see a diorama set
> up with these.
> -Dan
>
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Hey Jon,
These look outstanding. Your village really has a bustling economy. The
colors are all really nice. Two questions--in this picture:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=360455
What are the trans elements near the strawberry jar on the right?
Also, I'd love to see more pictures of the spinning wheel.
Bruce
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Hey Bruce!
How's it going man? all of the Glass pieces are either cups and glasses, or
1x1 rounds toppes off with transparent 1x1 round plates. Occasionally I
used 1x1 squares to make decanters as well. I'll try to fire off a couple
of pics of the spinning wheel reaaly quick. I was also wondering if you've
got any ideas you'd be willing to share about making rounded walls. I'm
lining up my next tolkien project right now, but I want to make the walls
rounded. Jon
In lugnet.castle, Bruce Hietbrink writes:
> Hey Jon,
>
> These look outstanding. Your village really has a bustling economy. The
> colors are all really nice. Two questions--in this picture:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=360455
> What are the trans elements near the strawberry jar on the right?
> Also, I'd love to see more pictures of the spinning wheel.
>
> Bruce
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In lugnet.castle, Bruce Hietbrink writes:
> Hey Jon,
>
> These look outstanding. Your village really has a bustling economy. The
> colors are all really nice. Two questions--in this picture:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=360455
> What are the trans elements near the strawberry jar on the right?
> Also, I'd love to see more pictures of the spinning wheel.
>
> Bruce
I think they're clear minifig heads, with a round plate on top. I can see
the printing you're referring too just below the window on the right - looks
like cherries to me, probably from Belville.
Jason Railton
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Hi Jon,
As usual, I'm waiting for the kits. 8-)
I especially like the brown and yellow one, which is odd because I really
don't like yellow very much. The brown seems to tone it down and give it
some class. Hugs, Shirley.
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Hey shirley,
Thanks for the nod! I only wish I could bring myself to part with the Lego,
but If I made kits, I'd never be able to actually sell them, even to a good
home (Like I'm certain yours is)! Thanks again. Jon
In lugnet.castle, Shirley Kearns writes:
> Hi Jon,
>
> As usual, I'm waiting for the kits. 8-)
>
> I especially like the brown and yellow one, which is odd because I really
> don't like yellow very much. The brown seems to tone it down and give it
> some class. Hugs, Shirley.
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Jon, they're all great - more for my "drool over with envy" file! I'd be
happy if you just posted (Or sold) instructions for these buildings!
Thanks for sharing,
Tanya
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Jon Furman writes:
> Hey all,
> Having just returned from a trip to Europe, I'm posting some updates to
> my provincial village, based on some designs I came up with while I was
> in Alsacia. • <snip>
> There are a few new craftsmen in the village, Starting with the
> glassblower and his apprentice. The color is Sand Blue.
>
> There is also a Cooper who is busy making barrels, the color of his
> building is sand green with a green roof.
>
> There is a Seamstress, who is selling fabric and spinning some yarn.
> Her Building is "Scala Blue".>brown and yellow Ala homes in the Frankish town of Rothenburg.
>
> Finally there is a Silver Smith and his customer. Their building is
Great work again, Jon.
Excellent designs, and a great choice of subjects and colours.
Cheers
Richie Dulin
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THanks Richie,
If you have any ideas about other occupations for a village, I'd love to
hear them! Jon
> Excellent designs, and a great choice of subjects and colours.
>
> Cheers
>
> Richie Dulin
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In lugnet.castle, Jon Furman writes:
> THanks Richie,
> If you have any ideas about other occupations for a village, I'd love to
> hear them! Jon
How about the other sort of seamstress*?
Or for something else controversial, a publisher's with a printing press.
A surgeon (are there any minifig scale leeches? or saws?) would add colour
too. Mostly red, though :-)
Cheers
Richie
* A lady of negotiable affection.
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Great work!
What a wonderful town you have there. Great use of bright, classic colours
and the newer ones. You really captured the look you were going for. Why not
humour a resident of Holland and try an old Dutch house next?
Alexander
In lugnet.announce.moc, Jon Furman writes:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=33144
>
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Alexander,
I have never been to Holland, but I'd love to go sometime. What do dutch
houses look like? Maybe you could send me a photo. Thanks for the
compliments! Jon
In lugnet.castle, Alexander Zwagerman writes:
> Great work!
>
> What a wonderful town you have there. Great use of bright, classic colours
> and the newer ones. You really captured the look you were going for. Why not
> humour a resident of Holland and try an old Dutch house next?
>
> Alexander
>
> In lugnet.announce.moc, Jon Furman writes:
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=33144
> >
> >
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Hi Jon,
Just clicking through a few of the buildings I'm really impressed at your
ability to model objects at minifig scale. The Glass Blower and Butcher
were especially great. I love the sausage machine!
Perchance are you a set decorator? You really have a knack for making these
buildings look "lived in."
Dave
"Jon Furman" <Rambocalrissian@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:HCH2nE.Cq7@lugnet.com...
> Hey all,
> Having just returned from a trip to Europe, I'm posting some updates to
> my provincial village, based on some designs I came up with while I was
> in Alsacia.
>
> I haven't been big on using colors in my timbering, but after seeing
> some of the most beautiful buildings in Strasbourg France, I've decided
> to try some of the muted colors I saw there.
>
> The Links should be free of moderation, and go public at any time now.
> Thanks for checking it out and as always let me know what you think!
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=33144
>
>
> There are 4 new buildings
>
> There are a few new craftsmen in the village, Starting with the
> glassblower and his apprentice. The color is Sand Blue.
>
> There is also a Cooper who is busy making barrels, the color of his
> building is sand green with a green roof.
>
> There is a Seamstress, who is selling fabric and spinning some yarn.
> Her Building is "Scala Blue".
>
> Finally there is a Silver Smith and his customer. Their building is
> brown and yellow Ala homes in the Frankish town of Rothenburg.
>
> Jon Furman
> Lugnet#1123
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David,
THanks for the comments, as for your question about set dressing, I can only
answer, "I wish!" Actually thee are a lot of detail and art direction roles
I'd like, but for now I'll just have to stick to doing it Lego style. I
apprecaite your looking around! Jon
In lugnet.castle, David Simmons writes:
> Hi Jon,
>
> Just clicking through a few of the buildings I'm really impressed at your
> ability to model objects at minifig scale. The Glass Blower and Butcher
> were especially great. I love the sausage machine!
>
> Perchance are you a set decorator? You really have a knack for making these
> buildings look "lived in."
>
> Dave
>
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Very cool indeed Jon. Great use of colour and fantastic compact design.
Those houses look great when all clustered together. Lots of nice interior
detail too, the one thing that I never have the imagination to add :) The
new muted colours really lend themselves to this sort of thing really well.
I have a building to put up with the new pale yellow which is another colour
that works well.
good work, and thanks for sharing.
--
James Stacey
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www.minifig.co.uk
Lugnet Member #925
I'm a citizen of Legoland travellin' Incommunicado
"Jon Furman" <Rambocalrissian@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:HCH2nE.Cq7@lugnet.com...
> Hey all,
> Having just returned from a trip to Europe, I'm posting some updates to
> my provincial village, based on some designs I came up with while I was
> in Alsacia.
>
> I haven't been big on using colors in my timbering, but after seeing
> some of the most beautiful buildings in Strasbourg France, I've decided
> to try some of the muted colors I saw there.
>
> The Links should be free of moderation, and go public at any time now.
> Thanks for checking it out and as always let me know what you think!
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=33144
>
>
> There are 4 new buildings
>
> There are a few new craftsmen in the village, Starting with the
> glassblower and his apprentice. The color is Sand Blue.
>
> There is also a Cooper who is busy making barrels, the color of his
> building is sand green with a green roof.
>
> There is a Seamstress, who is selling fabric and spinning some yarn.
> Her Building is "Scala Blue".
>
> Finally there is a Silver Smith and his customer. Their building is
> brown and yellow Ala homes in the Frankish town of Rothenburg.
>
> Jon Furman
> Lugnet#1123
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Jon Furman writes:
> Hey all,
> Having just returned from a trip to Europe, I'm posting some updates to
> my provincial village, based on some designs I came up with while I was
> in Alsacia.
>
> I haven't been big on using colors in my timbering, but after seeing
> some of the most beautiful buildings in Strasbourg France, I've decided
> to try some of the muted colors I saw there.
>
> The Links should be free of moderation, and go public at any time now.
> Thanks for checking it out and as always let me know what you think!
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=33144
>
>
> There are 4 new buildings
>
> There are a few new craftsmen in the village, Starting with the
> glassblower and his apprentice. The color is Sand Blue.
>
> There is also a Cooper who is busy making barrels, the color of his
> building is sand green with a green roof.
>
> There is a Seamstress, who is selling fabric and spinning some yarn.
> Her Building is "Scala Blue".
>
> Finally there is a Silver Smith and his customer. Their building is
> brown and yellow Ala homes in the Frankish town of Rothenburg.
>
> Jon Furman
> Lugnet#1123
Jon,
Hey, sorry I didn't reply to this sooner! (Now I can comment without using
email.) These are some really great additions to your village! I think the
sand and scala blues work well. Once again, the detail is outstanding! The
Cooper machine is really a neat feature and the entire setup of the
glassblower is fantastic! As I said before, I like the architecture of the
village is consistent and creative...I particularly like the new window
formations.
Looking forward to more!
ciao&salaam
-Andrew Saada
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