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Re: Crusader Fortress
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Sun, 10 Jun 2001 00:43:35 GMT
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Hi Jon!
Grrr, I knew it... you're becoming one of my favorite builders. Ugh :-)
OK, more specific comments. First off, you caught my eye by locating a
creation in Israel (if ancient-day .il... still ;-). While I haven't been to
Ein Gedi (boo), I've been to Yam Ha-Melakh (the Salt Sea indeed! That's what
we call it). The crusader forts around Israel are quite awesome, I hope to
revisit them when I get back and take some detailed pics for y'all. They
really rock (pun very much intended ;-).
Now, about your model. I love those palm-ish trees. They are *so*
realistic! Hey, if you wanna get a more Israeli-authentic look, add some
brown 1x1 plates for dates on the bottom of the green leaves; Israeli palms
don't carry coconuts.
Is that a modified axe there? First pic? Nice double stuff there. I like the
use of spears with flags... If I'm not mistaken, you also shaved the curls
off Prince Franz's face? Nice job, very smooth...
I definitely like the tan effect in the middle of the desert. Works out
perfectly, and you made great use of the resources available (rounded-off
1x2 bricks from Adventurers - sweet. I love those pieces). Great small
details like the 1x1 dots for the torch flame instead of a cone. Plus the
picture James mentioned - awesome lighting right there, and in general your
pictures are wonderfully sharp and clear. What cam do you use? Manual focus?
Plus I like the fact that you built up some of the surroundings (granted,
there's not much to build, but what's there is nice. :-). And, Belville
pieces all the way! <grin>
To conclude, you made me start a whole folder of favorite LEGO creations
links. <shaking head> Now I have to hunt up Heather Patey's page, Suz's,
Leah's, Craig's, to add to your brickshelf page... dang you. :-)
-Shiri
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| (...) Thanks! (...) I have to confess that I haven't been to Ein Gedi either (the site was "unavailable" during my visit). I love the historical significance of the site though, and when I thought of where in Judea to set the scene, it was either (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
| | | Re: Crusader Fortress
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| (...) Thanks! (...) I have to confess that I haven't been to Ein Gedi either (the site was "unavailable" during my visit). I love the historical significance of the site though, and when I thought of where in Judea to set the scene, it was either (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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| (...) The problems of lkeeping favorites organized was what led to my links pages. Hopefully I will get a chance Monday to add Jon's Fortress to my links. Frank (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Crusader Fortress
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| Hey all, I know that this is not going to compare in any way with the "July Surprise" news, but in it's honor, I'd like to announce the completion of my Crusader Fortress. It is a small Crusader fortress located in the Judean Wilderness (Ein Gedi to (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle) !!
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