AK_Brickster
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Post by AK_Brickster on Apr 11, 2017 9:35:55 GMT -8
Hey M-Bearders! I'm looking for some suggestions on expanding my current winter layout for this year's BrickCon in Seattle (PS, you should come). Here's my current layout: I don't have enough white plates to do all three options, so I'm looking at either: A) Expanding the front by adding a strip the whole length, 32 studs deep. B) Expanding to one side, the other, or both, by 64 total studs (64 on one side or 32 studs on both) C) Expanding toward the back by 32 studs deep. Of the three options, B would be the easiest, since I wouldn't have to build more rocks or extend the river, followed in difficulty by A and C. Benefits of each: A) Provides a lot more open area for me to stage a massive minifig battle. B) Easy to work on from my smaller build area, and would be a good way to add room for more buildings. C) Most difficult but also probably the coolest, since I could expand the terraced rocks and create a larger space for the manor, probably enough room to do a more traditional castle. In all three cases, I'll be rebuilding the manor/keep/castle, since the current one was just thrown together right before the convention. What do you think??
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Sir Daren
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Post by Sir Daren on Apr 11, 2017 13:36:53 GMT -8
I would say (time permitting) C, that way you can build a larger castle, or a castle with a more peaceful scene unfolding on the "back" side of the castle (only viewable if display is positioned on a corner)
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AK_Brickster
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Post by AK_Brickster on Apr 11, 2017 13:46:48 GMT -8
I likely will not be at a corner such that the back of the display is visible, but I agree that expanding the castle would be cool.
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Post by Classical Bricks on Apr 11, 2017 14:53:30 GMT -8
I like the B option best, as it will make the layout easier to view by the public and you can add more stuff
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Excalibur
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Post by Excalibur on Apr 12, 2017 5:05:20 GMT -8
I would also vote B
This would allow for an invading army or something else in that space.
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Marley Mac
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Post by Marley Mac on Apr 12, 2017 15:47:51 GMT -8
I'd say either A or C, A because I think that would look the best and allow for details "up front," and C because I like the thought of expanding the manor/castle.
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ludzik
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Post by ludzik on Apr 12, 2017 20:50:42 GMT -8
I am leaning towards B at the moment
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Post by Carrick of Garheim on Apr 16, 2017 21:09:51 GMT -8
I think C might be a nice option since we are all about castles here
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Post by Mark of Siloam on Apr 30, 2017 12:37:43 GMT -8
If it's not too late to vote, I would suggest B or C and add another tower or an expanded castle like you said.
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AK_Brickster
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Post by AK_Brickster on May 1, 2017 9:47:57 GMT -8
Thanks guys! Since I have a LUG collaborative build that I'm committed to do also, I think I'll probably go with option B, adding some additional open area to one side or the other. Right now I'm trending toward adding to the right side, maybe with a wall and gatehouse guarding the road toward the manor, which I also plan to revamp.
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andhe
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Post by andhe on May 3, 2017 8:02:49 GMT -8
As a convention attendee, I think ease of viewability is something builders often overlook. The crowds are usual stood behind a barrier set back from the table, and possibly even people stood in front of them, so wide MOCs make a lot more sense than deep MOCs where there might be cool details, but in reality no-one other than the builder stood at the table is going to be able to see it.
This is partly why I almost prefer viewing convention MOCs online, as you get close-up and can actually appreciate the builds and details without feeling the need to step out the way or strain your eyes.
So.. B.
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AK_Brickster
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Post by AK_Brickster on May 15, 2017 15:44:49 GMT -8
That is good insight, Andy. "B" it is!
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Post by SEdmison on May 15, 2017 17:00:18 GMT -8
Remember, too, that I still have the winter terrain I built before, and will likely build some more, so if you wanted to extend in front just enough to stage some minifigs, we could go 16 deep or 32 deep.
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