Post by lilcurt on Dec 27, 2014 13:27:45 GMT -8
Ok so I have been asked to give my thoughts on this Book, "Build Your Own Lego Knight's Realm", so here we go...
When I first open this book it becomes apparent to me this is geared exclusively towards TFOL's, and AFOL's. The book is 400 pages of Building instructions with a few photos sprinkled throughout of actual models on display. It has many good techniques shared, and the build instructions seem to have been created in LDD, and seem clear and concise and fairly easy to follow. I really like that at the end of every build there is a parts breakdown with, Color, Part #, and quantity of each Piece. As well there are several scales covered in this book from micro fig, minifig to Lego Land Miniature Scale. I feel the Authors did a good job showing a multitude of things that can be built upon in your own realm.
Now to What I like, I like the build of the "Weirwood Tree" an the Brick built "Dragon" in the Game of Thrones section. I like the Coach Build from the robin hood section. As well as all the builds of interior furniture towards the end. Also The Main part of this book is of course the Castle Keep. I love that they show this particular castle as a modular build up as opposed to one Giant build. It breaks the castle up into manageable builds of wall sections, tower sections, gate house with draw bridge etc. The castle section it self is 100 pages!
Now what I don't like, you ask? I wish more photos of the actual builds were present. How ever that's it
Some of the Builds in this book are not for me, but there are good techniques found in all the builds.
So Final thoughts, If your looking for a good book to reference building techniques, different scales, or are looking for something to help give you a plan to build upon for your castle; then I highly recommend this book. If you just want a bunch of pretty pics like the Lego Ideas Books, then this book isn't for you.
Overall I am Very pleased with this book and am glad to have it on my shelf. If you have any questions, Just ask
Curt
P.S. Due to copyright I Will NOT, post pictures of the pages of this book. Sorry
When I first open this book it becomes apparent to me this is geared exclusively towards TFOL's, and AFOL's. The book is 400 pages of Building instructions with a few photos sprinkled throughout of actual models on display. It has many good techniques shared, and the build instructions seem to have been created in LDD, and seem clear and concise and fairly easy to follow. I really like that at the end of every build there is a parts breakdown with, Color, Part #, and quantity of each Piece. As well there are several scales covered in this book from micro fig, minifig to Lego Land Miniature Scale. I feel the Authors did a good job showing a multitude of things that can be built upon in your own realm.
Now to What I like, I like the build of the "Weirwood Tree" an the Brick built "Dragon" in the Game of Thrones section. I like the Coach Build from the robin hood section. As well as all the builds of interior furniture towards the end. Also The Main part of this book is of course the Castle Keep. I love that they show this particular castle as a modular build up as opposed to one Giant build. It breaks the castle up into manageable builds of wall sections, tower sections, gate house with draw bridge etc. The castle section it self is 100 pages!
Now what I don't like, you ask? I wish more photos of the actual builds were present. How ever that's it
Some of the Builds in this book are not for me, but there are good techniques found in all the builds. So Final thoughts, If your looking for a good book to reference building techniques, different scales, or are looking for something to help give you a plan to build upon for your castle; then I highly recommend this book. If you just want a bunch of pretty pics like the Lego Ideas Books, then this book isn't for you.
Overall I am Very pleased with this book and am glad to have it on my shelf. If you have any questions, Just ask
Curt
P.S. Due to copyright I Will NOT, post pictures of the pages of this book. Sorry
I got this as a gift from my wife and it's a great book. I know she got it on Amazon when the book was on sale and it is a great value. I don't think I'd buy it at full price though 