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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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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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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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