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| This is my second MOC, a castle I built for BrickFest 2004. (URL) was inspired by the amazing work of Johannes Koehler, which can be seen particularly in the trees and building details (i.e. the balcony). Inspiration also came from Brendan Powell (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.announce.moc) !!
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| (...) snip (...) Cynthia, Glad you posted it, it was a pleasure seeing it at BF and I enjoyed "revisiting" it through the pictures you have posted. I was mesmerised by the windows when I first saw it, so I am happy now to have a chance to appreciate (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) A simply beautiful model, and one that really has to be seen in person to fully appreciate. I'm glad to see these pics because I was doing 'administrative duties' - running like a chicken without a head - during BrickFest. The front section (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) I agree with Joe, it's depressing how much good stuff I missed, or only got to glance at... these pics fill in a lot of the details I didn't get to see at the time. I love stained glass, especially when used in non liturgical contexts... (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) I took that pic but you're welcome to use it. I remeber being completely captivated by the stained glass windows. I probably should have taken more pictures but I was busy helping to run LDraw.org's programs that I didn't get a chance to snap (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| Cynthia, I wasn't among the lucky Brickfest attendees who could see this in person, but I certainly remember poring over pics of this in various people's Brickfest photo galleries. Of course the thing that pops off the page is the great SNOT work in (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) I think that's why I missed the very cool (URL) hand murals> - it was way too crowded to get down on the floor and really look at this thing. Great work, Cynthia! Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| (...) <SNIP> Johannes Koehler <SNIP> Brendan Powell Smith <SNIP> I am in awe of both of these incredible creators. I join you in here ;-) (...) Fussing around myself with stained glass windows lately, I know how difficult it is to come up with a (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| Hi Cynthia! I saw this on BrickShelf and instantly thought it was beautiful. There are nice building designs in the structures and the stained glass windows are very cool and so are the hand panels. I also like the view out of the side window with (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) the plate, the fully stocked panty. I really like the pantry, in too many of the castle MOC's I've seen, it's ignored, or maybe the minifigs eat plastic. I love your birch tree too, it's rare to see a specific kind of tree being made. What is (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| Cynthia, I really like what you've done here. The brown tree is a very well done addition to a marvelous structure. I really like the stained glass work, and the furnishings in the rooms. Thanks for sharing this with us, and keep up the great work, (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) Thanks for the kind words Janey, I loved your stained glass too. Glad you liked the castle :) Take care- Cyndi (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) Yeah, you were busy! (...) Thanks Joe, you are sweet. And supportive, which I really appreciate! (...) This was a major Brickshelf learning experience, and as usual, I learn the hard way, manually uploading each image only to find they're all (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) Thanks Lar, I'm glad you liked it. -Cyndi (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) Hi Orion- Thanks for letting me use it (after the fact), and sorry I didn't remember whose it was. We were all so busy at BrickFest...It was nothing like '03 for me, when I had no MOCs and was free to just amble around and examine everything. (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) Thanks Mark, glad you liked it! Cyndi (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| (...) was an award-winner at BrickFest, if I'm not mistaken. Seeing this again online reminded me just how cool it was! I can't wait to see what you have in store for us this year... On another note, has anyone else noticed just how much cool stuff (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) Thanks Bruce, it was fun to design and build. When I showed it to some of my non-AFOL friends, one of them said, 'now lego is making chess sets'. (...) You've got me, but I'm actually Jim Foulds in drag (kidding, I flatter myself). No, this (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) I'm glad you liked it, thanks for the kind words. (...) Indeed!! (...) Thanks Daan, I'm looking forward to seeing your stained glass windows! Cyndi (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) It really means a lot to receive praise from you!! (...) Yes, that tree is a direct copy of yours. I would have modified it, but it was perfect already! So much of what you have built has inspired me, I'm sure you can see your impact (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) Yes, I agree. No minifig should be without a well-stocked pantry ;) (...) That tree was copied from Jojo Koehler's birch tree, see (URL) (...) I thought about trying to make some kind of high-browed response to this question, but the truth is, (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) Thanks Jon, I'm glad you liked it!! Cyndi (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) The judges were simply too kind. There were so many great castle creations this year! (...) Thanks Derek! (...) I agree, it's really a pleasure to look at everyone's MOCs. It's great to be part of this community! Cyndi (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| In lugnet.build, Cynthia Bradham wrote: <snip> (...) Although minifigs themselves don't have hands, there are some in minifigdom who have come to believe in a mysterious force that they call "the hand." They claim this force "moves them." They (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) Hi Thomas! LOL! -C. (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cynthia Bradham" <cabrad@duke.edu> To: <lugnet.build@lugnet.com>; <lugnet.castle@lugnet.com> Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 3:40 PM Subject: Re: My Second MOC (...) <MAJOR SNIP> (...) This is the link: (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) Hi- yes, I remember your post now, I admired your windows then and now too. It's a very original idea, to use the lattices to accomidate the trans plates. The only trouble is the limited resolution of having the studs out (or in, as it were). (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) Thomas, I see you've studied minifig theology too. George (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) It's elemental, my dear George. It's called "HOG"-- Hand Of God JOHN (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| (...) Ok Now I am confused, If you are me in Drag, then who am I?? :) Anyway, It was a pleasuse to meet you at Brickfest and have the oppurtunity for a more personal view of your great MOC during it's photo session. I would really like to see you (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) Maybe the Wolf in the Foulds? Dave! (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) Cyndi, You have achieved in 2 creations what has taken some years (and some of us still haven't even accomplished it). I can only imagine what you have in store for us. The time for words is over. Build! Felix (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) I'm 'you' in drag, you're 'you' not-in-drag ;) (...) It was great to meet you too, I really admire your work and it was fun to meet you in person. Thanks for the encouragement!! Cyndi (20 years ago, 8-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| (...) Hey Felix, thanks for the encouragement. As I said above, it's because of what everyone else has achieved (and posted) that I've been able to build any of this. And, no. I don't feel any pressure ;) Hope all's well- Cyndi (20 years ago, 8-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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