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Phoenixio · December 2022

So a while ago, I've asked myself this completely hypothetical question in my head: what would religion look like in a Lego city? The Lego answer was obvious: worship a golden brick, obviously! So here's the Church/Temple of the Golden Brick!, with renders made in Studio.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5015319/uploads/editor/3f/g9wa9xn9jp4u.png

Having lived in Canada and now in Europe, I've been influenced quite a bit by older buildings, and I went for something close to a cathedral, while retaining the simple look of smaller churches. It then became obvious I should add some kind of cemetery, with a new and an old part, and plenty of different styles of tombstones.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5015319/uploads/editor/oo/u91jx3vgohop.png

It's interesting too that the new modular went for glasswork for their windows, as it was one of the first things I made for this! In addition to that mini-story, the inside has an altar with the Golden Brick itself as well! What could be hidden inside that rundown side room?

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5015319/uploads/editor/ch/48810hybfje0.png

I wonder who could be living up there to ring the bell at every hour...

So let me know what you think, and as always, I'm always open to constructive criticism and ideas to improve my models, so don't hesitate!

Astrobricks · December 2022

After watching the US Lego Masters, I was expecting a chrome gold 2x4 brick :D

arathemis · December 2022

Cabin in the woods

MaffyD · December 2022

^ "Do not read the Latin"

arathemis · December 2022

Hearing about the upcoming money tree set, I mde my own version of wealth tree

sipuss · December 2022

Isn't any tree made with LEGO a wealth tree? Wink wink.

Lo1sJess · December 2022

@arathemis nice parts usage on roof and the carrot/club as a tree topper. Great looking MOCs

arathemis · December 2022

did you see the musket used as a branch? or the brown stud shooter with its handle being a small branch :), Unfortunately, pictures never do justice to what is being done in a MOC, weather it`s mine or any other builder.

Switchfoot55 · December 2022

I definitely noticed the stud shooter and musket!

evancelt · December 2022

So long, 2022! Here are a few of my favorite builds from the past year.

In total, I think I made 65 or so in 2022.

Looking forward to more in 2023!

Happy New Year

Phoenixio · December 2022

You make so many in a year, it's insane!

evancelt · January 1

Fun little digital collaboration with BricksByPidy on a virtual version of my Naval Intelligence Office, Port Woodhouse build. You can see a bunch of other views on the instagram link:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm306qQrC1f/

evancelt · January 1

"Thomas Conquers His Fear Of Tunnels"

A quick photo to highlight my WIP tunnel and Thomas MOCs. Building out a larger layout for a train show in April 2023.

Image: https://www.evancrouch.com/files/thomas-tunnel.jpg

Lo1sJess · January 1

@evancelt looks great

Switchfoot55 · January 2

@evancelt, I have greatly enjoyed your builds throughout the year and look forward to any more to come as we step into 2023!

I might need to take some lessons from you on tree design as I have a few projects I'd like to move forward on but have zero idea on where to start.

veyniac · January 2

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5015319/uploads/editor/in/lgjiutoy9xj0.jpg

It's a few days late, but here is my 2022 MOC compilation. I had a lot of fun with these, and I am looking forward to all the cool projects that 2023 will bring!

Phoenixio · January 3

Switchfoot55 said:

I might need to take some lessons from you on tree design as I have a few projects I'd like to move forward on but have zero idea on where to start.

Trees are really tricky. I've been trying not to copy anybody's and come up with newish designs on my mocs (to follow their tradition that no two trees can be the same), and they're so bad.

Evancelt's trees tend to be bigger than the typical ones found in City, and since he often has repeating settings due to his historical themes, he's reusing the same (good) designs more often as well. Once you settle on a good pine tree design, you're good with anything covering the whole western half of the US!

evancelt · January 3

Phoenixio said:

Switchfoot55 said:

I might need to take some lessons from you on tree design as I have a few projects I'd like to move forward on but have zero idea on where to start.

Trees are really tricky. I've been trying not to copy anybody's and come up with newish designs on my mocs (to follow their tradition that no two trees can be the same), and they're so bad.

Evancelt's trees tend to be bigger than the typical ones found in City, and since he often has repeating settings due to his historical themes, he's reusing the same (good) designs more often as well. Once you settle on a good pine tree design, you're good with anything covering the whole western half of the US!

Thanks guys - my general approach to trees is find some sort of green, bright green, brown, or natural colored part and apply it in bulk! I think it helps to then try to break up the 90 deg angles with some bars and clips.

Whenever I receive sets I part them out and give my kids the parts I don't think I'm going to use, and then keep the green/brown/tan parts for myself :)

Some examples from 2022:
Deer antlers

Claws or feathers

Some upsidedown regular plant pieces

Curved trunks so the leaves aren't flat on top:

Stud shooter trunk

Seaweed and clip tree

Ninjago Spinner

Clips

Green claws

Weird ball joints

Hulk hands

Flowers and small leaves

Bushes

More upside down plants

Hotdog tree

Skeleton arm tree trunk

Treasure chest tree trunk

Gear tree

Spider leg tree

Spearhead and unicorn horn micro trees

Lo1sJess · January 3

@evancelt this is wonderful - do you know if/how I can mark this post so I can always find it?

Switchfoot55 · January 3

Thanks for the lesson on trees, Evancelt! For the scene where the horses are walking through the snow/forest, how have you attached the large/small limb elements to the trunk? And/or, what is the trunk made from?

evancelt · January 3

Lo1sJess said:

@evancelt this is wonderful - do you know if/how I can mark this post so I can always find it?

Great question - I'm not sure but others who are more familiar with the forum may know!

Switchfoot55 said:

Thanks for the lesson on trees, Evancelt! For the scene where the horses are walking through the snow/forest, how have you attached the large/small limb elements to the trunk? And/or, what is the trunk made from?

Which build in particular are you wondering about? Your mention of snow has me stumped!

This one?

Image: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52456894287_b217b28526_k.jpg

In this one the bright light orange leaf elements are attached to technic pins via white bars. The trunks are made from dinosaur tails (curved white pieces, part 40378pb01) and also white technic fins (part 87745) that I think originated as whale vertebrae in some underwater set.

This one?

Image: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51865297199_dcfc45e4c6_k.jpg

In this one the leaf elements are attached to 1x2 bar plates that connect to clips on the SNOT tree trunk

Switchfoot55 · January 3

The second one is the one which I was referring to. Zooming in on the full picture, I can see the attachment method much more clearly. Thank you!

pxchris · January 3

Such an awesome variety of tree builds @evancelt!

Modeltrainman · January 5

@evancelt, your foliage builds are...tree-mendous!

evancelt · January 8

This MILS modular motorized LEGO waterfall runs on three medium power function motors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asFyOpBkTkg

Switchfoot55 · January 9

Absolutely fantastic, Evancelt!

AdeelZubair · January 10

Pin It!

evancelt · January 13

"What Will Be Will Be"

Ignacio Verde had done it! He had mapped the entire area surrounding Damaborg. He grabbed a bottle of rum and headed to the beach. With rum stores running low and the next supply ships not due into port for another few weeks, he should probably ration the bottle a bit. Ah, what will be will be.

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A quick build to highlight some new light lime 1x2 plates I made by sawing the bars off some modified plates.

Bumblepants · January 14

I made whatever this is. My 5 year old only wants dragons and more dragons so I made a mechbat to try and diversify her interests.

Modeltrainman · January 17

My BDP model. Probably wouldn't sell. Well, maybe to @Switchfoot55...

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5015319/uploads/editor/bk/x8a806hbf2kb.png

Switchfoot55 · January 17

I don't know why, but a lot of times when I see a bridge and waterfall behind it, my mind instantly goes to Radiator Springs. (Well, Firewall Falls to be more specific.)

Modeltrainman · January 17

Because that scene in Cars is just iconic, now.

Astrobricks · January 18

Switchfoot55 said:

I don't know why, but a lot of times when I see a bridge and waterfall behind it, my mind instantly goes to Radiator Springs. (Well, Firewall Falls to be more specific.)

I always think of Multnomah Falls in Oregon.

Switchfoot55 · January 18

Man, that picture just brought back a bunch of memories I had forgotten about. Multnomah Falls was always a stopping point on summer road trips to the coast.

pxchris · January 19

Hey! That's my neck of the woods! :-)

evancelt · January 21

"Imperialists"

Putting together some Roman soldiers for an upcoming CoWLUG collaboration. Inspired by a recent build by Hunter Erickson.

Image: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52639943198_3c19c688d6_o.jpg

evancelt · January 27

"Anti-Imperialists"

Putting together some barbarian soldiers for an upcoming CoWLUG collaboration. Longships are based on ones designed by Jonas Kramm and bricks_fan_uy.

Astrobricks · January 27

Beware the Hirsute Army :)

MaffyD · January 27

"Everyone behind the Big Shield Three! They'll protect us until we're in charging range!"

AdeelZubair · February 3

LEGO Moulding Colour Palette

WesterBricks · February 3

^ My favorite part of that photo is the jar full of separators on the desk, as a decoration.

Astrobricks · February 4

We should all share our brick separator jars :)

Lo1sJess · February 4

Looking like I’ll need to get a jar instead the the current gallon ziplock…..

560Heliport · February 5

I've started putting pairs of them into my bags of dismantled sets.

evancelt · February 10

"Redwall: A Visitor To Loamhedge"

After receiving the distressed badger and hearing his tale, Abbot Gersey sends warrior mice out to aid in his search for his daughter. Weasels had been spotted near Loamhedge a fortnight earlier and the abbot has his suspicions they were behind the badgermaid's disappearance.

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This build started as a chance to play around with light lime alongside yellowish green and lime in the base. Planning to display it at some upcoming CoWLUG shows alongside some Mouse Guard builds from other LUG members.

Switchfoot55 · February 10

Looks really great, @evancelt! Where are the mouse figures from, if I may ask?

evancelt · February 10

Switchfoot55 said:

Looks really great, @evancelt! Where are the mouse figures from, if I may ask?

They are from a company called Crazy Bricks. There was a kickstarter this past year to have them made, and they are currently (for a short time!) for sale on the company's website.

Lo1sJess · February 10

@evancelt they are nice looking little peoply mice and great build. Continue to be surprised at what and how you come up with your builds. Thanks for generously sharing.

sipuss · February 10

Oh man, I'd love LEGO to do some Mouse Guard. And those figs look fantastic, the cost + shipping is too much for my taste, though, even if they're the first customs I actually find interesting.

Anyway, lovely build (as always in this thread, I must say).

evancelt · February 10

Lo1sJess said:

@evancelt they are nice looking little peoply mice and great build. Continue to be surprised at what and how you come up with your builds. Thanks for generously sharing.

Yeah they are the best mouseheads I've seen! If they are your thing (or you think they might be fun), you should grab some of the heads from their website. They are much cheaper than the full figs and will likely sell out in the next week or so.

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