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Hi all,
Can someone please help me finding ideas about tree building? I am mainly
trying to build a pinetree forest for a logging camp, but large oaks and
other sorts of European trees are also welcome.
TIA,
Pedro
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In lugnet.build, Amy Hughes writes:
> In lugnet.build, Pedro Silva writes:
> > Can someone please help me finding ideas about tree building? I am mainly
> > trying to build a pinetree forest for a logging camp, but large oaks and
> > other sorts of European trees are also welcome.
>
> 1x1 round bricks make good tree trunks. Use those big multi-node leaf things
> for greenery. Center them or stagger them by their edges, depending on the
> size you're looking for. There are lots of examples of this technique if you
> look through brickshelf.
Here are a couple that I built for the new GMLTC layout:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=35575
The two sizes of "multi-node leaf things" (good term, Amy!) are just stacked
on a piece of Technic flex tubing, and the tubing is stuck into the center
of a brown 2x2 round brick. An old 'Ages 3+' green flower element helps top
the taller one, along with a few 1x1 green round bricks.
We made about 10 of this type of tree for our 'park' section, I hope to be
posting pictures soon.
FUT .build
JohnG, GMLTC
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In lugnet.build, John Gerlach writes:
> Here are a couple that I built for the new GMLTC layout:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=35575
Those are fabulous! Very much like "real" railroad layout trees. And a
much better height than out-of-the-box LEGO trees.
What does the terrain of 2x4 white bricks represent in the picture?
Dave!
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In lugnet.build, Dave Schuler writes:
> In lugnet.build, John Gerlach writes:
>
> > Here are a couple that I built for the new GMLTC layout:
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=35575
>
>
> Those are fabulous! Very much like "real" railroad layout trees. And a
> much better height than out-of-the-box LEGO trees.
>
> What does the terrain of 2x4 white bricks represent in the picture?
>
> Dave!
That is the 'grid' layer of the 'grid and tower' system we use to build up
from baseplate height to just below ground level. Check out my crude
drawing here:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=18100
From left to right: 2x2 brick towers (between 5 and 7 bricks tall), 2x4
brick grid, surface layer of 2x4 bricks (although we often use larger pieces
for surface). The green 2x4 bricks represent the outside wall of each
module, the 2x4 grid layer ties into it with a layer of 1x4 bricks - keeping
a consistant look on the outside wall.
The grid and tower system allows us to build a strong 40"x60" module (over
20 bricks high) that is still lightweight enough for two people to carry.
JohnG, GMLTC
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In lugnet.build, Amy Hughes writes:
> In lugnet.build, John Gerlach writes:
> > That is the 'grid' layer of the 'grid and tower' system we use to
> > build up from baseplate height to just below ground level. Check
> > out my crude drawing here:
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=18100
>
> You use white for filler? You're killing me :-)
GMLTC has access to something like 2 million + bricks... they use
*everything* for filler.
(and it kills me, too.)
:)
thanks,
James
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In lugnet.build, Eric DeGiuli writes:
> Shiri has created a nice tree, but I don't have the link.
Who, me?
(Yeah, like there are so many other Shiris just hanging around here...)
Anyhow, it's nothing as nice as Eric makes it, but here:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=681
I've seen much better, more realistic trees... Trainhead Ben made some
awesome ones, and Chris makes them look lovely, but he never leaves them
together. (The troubles of a perfectionist..) Also, you should check out
pictures from the castle room at brickfest - Wilson, Leah and Sheree made
some very excellent trees from Frank Filz's plentiful foliage. I'd dig up
the links, but I've gotta get to class soon!
-Shiri
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In lugnet.build, Pedro Silva writes:
> Hi all,
>
> Can someone please help me finding ideas about tree building? I am mainly
> trying to build a pinetree forest for a logging camp, but large oaks and
> other sorts of European trees are also welcome.
>
> TIA,
>
> Pedro
Hey Pedro-
Check out these built by John Gerlach of the GMLTC:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=35575
HTH<
John
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In lugnet.build, Pedro Silva writes:
> Hi all,
>
> Can someone please help me finding ideas about tree building? I am mainly
> trying to build a pinetree forest for a logging camp, but large oaks and
> other sorts of European trees are also welcome.
>
> TIA,
>
> Pedro
Pedro,
I just came across this thread.
For ideas that I've come up with -- there are 2 evergreen style trees and a
couple deciduous style trees in the sub-folders here:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=3073
I borrowed ideas from Ben Beneke's wonderful evergreen trees:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=3844
I have yet to use his idea for 'unbreakable' trees shown here but I plan on
it... my trees are horridly flimsy. :) Check out the other folders Ben has
-- there are a lot of great foliage ideas throughout.
Joel J
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In lugnet.build, Pedro Silva writes:
> Hi all,
>
> Can someone please help me finding ideas about tree building? I am mainly
> trying to build a pinetree forest for a logging camp, but large oaks and
> other sorts of European trees are also welcome.
>
> TIA,
>
> Pedro
I used two simple methods to build trees for my pine forest, using the Palm
Tree fronds stacked in groups of 3 to five sets. On some of them, I used
barrels as trunks, and on others I used Palm tree trunks. With the palm
tree trunks, you can just stack 3 or so palm trees on top of each other for
a very simple construction. Individually, the trees look a little anemic,
but grouped together, they look pretty good:
http://www.brickfrenzy.com/images/castle/iom/dcp01652.jpg
If you want better details, I can take more pictures.
Adrian
--
www.brickfrenzy.com
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