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Re: beginnings of a walled town--definitely not a small file
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Sun, 2 Apr 2000 18:36:00 GMT
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Wow, good start for a project...
Damien
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Damien et Nathalie Duquennoy
26, rue du belvédère
69210 L'ARBRESLE
dduquenn@club-internet.fr
http://perso.club-internet.fr/dduquenn/
Brian Sauls <barbcue@nospam.home.com> a écrit dans le message : FsDKup.F1o@lugnet.com...
> Okay, reply to this one, it'll be easier.
>
> Where to begin--probably at the beginning: I was trying to represent my
> downtown area in Ldraw when Jonathan remarked that nobody ever posted any
> castle. I don't know how true of a statement that is over the long run, but
> recently we've seen more mecha and space creations.
>
> So I decided to build a castle. Then I decided to build a village. Then I
> figgered what the heck, I was going to wall in a city.
>
> So here are my notes and obervations:
>
> Overall: I like LDraw because I can use pieces in ways that would not
> normally be possible; I can make pieces almost any color I like; and I don't
> have to buy a gazillion sets to build everything . On the other hand, I
> realize now why I am a townie and not primarily castle-oriented: the sheer
> amount & the no. of shapes and sizes of the bricks that I want to use in my
> creations--sheesh! But this was fun, and I do plan on finishing it.
>
> Barbican: Originally designed to be the centerpiece of the wall--this was
> the first section I built. I plan on tiling the area under the portcullis,
> making the bottom beam of the portcullis a plate, not a brick, mebbe
> changing the drawbridge to gates using the same style hinges, and when it's
> finished, I'm going to mount a ballista (already drawn) on top. I need to
> add steps leading down to the wall section.
>
> Cwall1: Basic wall section--I don't know if I like the half-floors or
> not--In terms of defense, I could pack more troops in there, but since I
> only have two windows, what difference does it make. On the uppermost
> interior level, I don't like the fact that the upper and lower windows
> aren't aligned with each other, but then again, I'm not sure. I'll probably
> align the windows and eliminate the middle floor.
>
> Mtower: Mid tower--designed simply as a hardpoint in the wall. This is the
> only place where I used actualy wall sections, and I don't like the way they
> look with the rest of the wall.
>
> Armory: (Orignally titled Gatehouse), after I realized that the barbican was
> too small for the rest of the wall, I started this monstrosity. It is the
> largest model I have built with LDraw, at 800+ pieces. Because of the piece
> count, I did not bother placing crossbeams on the second floor--I would
> rather stock it with weapon racks and armor. I feel that I should make the
> "penthouse" (armory2) taller, wider, and I should "un-square" the front of
> the "penthouse" with facets, but I thought I would get feedback first. Due
> to the shape of the building and my dislike for the wall pieces, I used an
> extrodinary number of 5x5 facet bricks--to the point that they make my eyes
> water if I look at them long enough. If I ever decide to revamp this
> building (Not likely!) I'll probably use the hinge method that I used in the
> End Tower.
>
> Etower: End tower--this was the finaly piece I was working on. All told,
> this module has 8 different wall segments that allow me to connect at any
> angle, including an exterior door so everybody doesn't have to enter through
> the armory and go up. The hole in the middle is for the stairway, and I
> need to lay the interior flooring. I am really pleased with the basic shape
> of this module. My only complaint is that my windows aren't centered, and
> even that's starting to grow on me.
>
> I believe that's everything. Future goals are to revamp the modules as
> specified, "stock" the rooms and halls with weapons and people, completely
> enclose the city (which is in the planning stages), and building a keep that
> will comprise the back wall of the city.
>
> Whew!
>
> Or I'll read a book.
>
> Again, LMKWYT.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Brian (bbq) Sauls
> (If I dropped/added a word or letter here or there, it's been a really long
> week and I'm not focusing very well right now, so plz bear with me.)
>
>
>
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