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A Tree (New pictures)
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Thu, 29 Apr 2004 12:47:11 GMT
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Fellow AFOLs,

long ago, I decided to build a Lego tree. In contrast to the usual
christmas trees available from Lego this tree should be of proper size
and proportions to fit into a given scenario.

A first attempt led to the basic building techniques used in this tree,
but it was - due to the usual "out of bricks error" - to small and
meager. So I tore it down, and built another one, with way more greens
and branches.

It can be seen here (Post-Mod):
<http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=81179>

The tree from four sides:
<http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/treczoks/Tree/imgp0062_half.jpg>
<http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/treczoks/Tree/imgp0064_half.jpg>
<http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/treczoks/Tree/imgp0065_half.jpg>
<http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/treczoks/Tree/imgp0068_half.jpg>

The minfigs under the tree should give you a good estimate of the size.
The tree ist about 62cm high (~2ft), which is (to scale) about 28m (~90ft).
<http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/treczoks/Tree/imgp0050_half.jpg>

The tree is just a detail for a larger scenario. In order to exhibit the
tree as a standalone MOC, I built this simple baseplate for it.
<http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/treczoks/Tree/imgp0039_half.jpg>

There is even a birds nest in the treetop.
<http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/treczoks/Tree/imgp0070_half.jpg>

As several people asked me about construction details, I'll add a
subfolder with a "making of" of the branches when time permits.

Yours, Christian



Message has 10 Replies:
  Re: A Tree (New pictures)
 
Christian, A very nice tree. It's great to see people creating Lego constructions, especially in minifig scale, based on what they're like in real life, as opposed to what "Lego" versions of those things are traditionally like (official sets, etc.). (...) (21 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.castle)
  Re: A Tree (New pictures)
 
Christian, My compliments on your tree, I love it. That would be a perfect addition to the forestman's theme. that thing is really amazing. Keep up the awesome work! Jon (21 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.castle)
  Re: A Tree (New pictures)
 
Now that's a tree. (21 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.castle)
  Re: A Tree (New pictures)
 
(...) Very nice! Great to see a proper large tree in Lego. While I wait eagerly for the construction details, would you give some idea of the numbers of green leaf parts and the parts you used for trunk/branches? It looks like black 1x3 plates are (...) (21 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.castle)
  Re: A Tree (New pictures)
 
Wow ... nice. I wonder if we can get Lego to make bulk packs with it. -- Pawel (21 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.castle)
  Re: A Tree (New pictures)
 
Now that's simply stunning. Your perseverance has paid off; it's what those little trees can only dream of becoming. Of course now we want to see a forest, but that's inevitable when the bar gets raised like this. Thanks for sharing and keep (...) (21 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
  Re: A Tree (New pictures)
 
In lugnet.announce.moc, Christian Treczoks made a tree and (...) I can stare amazed at this tree and feel relaxed like the guy leaning on it. This is incredible. -Erik (21 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.castle)
  Re: A Tree (New pictures)
 
(...) Now that is gorgeous. I love the little bird's nest too - nice touch. I can just imagine how a minifig would feel, coming over a hill, seeing this beast, gazing upward in wonder...(cue euphoric happy feeling)...aah. The only thing that could (...) (21 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.castle)
  Re: A Tree (New pictures)
 
Hey wow that's really pretty. Very nice job. If I were look upon a Lego Landscape, I'd like to see trees like these. e (21 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.castle)
  Re: A Tree (New pictures)
 
(...) (snip) (...) Amazing! How many 5x7 leaf pieces are used?? Those can be HTF... --Dave (21 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.castle)

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