[LEGO Ideas] Medieval Butcher

[arselus]

Hello EB, I'm fairly new, I wanted to share this project as I thought you'd like it. Hope you enjoy!

I was interested to see the Brickfanatics article that mentioned a possibility of modular medieval sets, possibly coming from the Ideas pipeline. I expanded an earlier (and smaller) build (Small Medieval Market Village), and created the Medieval Butcher. The first component that I designed was the thatch roof. I was trying to create something unique and new. I was inspired by Namirob's unique roofing approach in his original Ideas Blacksmith project, and Wes and Austin's comments in the designer video, especially regarding the roof design.

 

The end result is a butcher shop, house, and well, consisting of 1919 pieces that is inspired by many different sets and eras of LEGO Castle. For me, Forestmen and Lion Knights always play an inspirational role. (6067) Guarded Inn provided an inspiration for colors. (10193) Medieval Market Village and (7189) Mill Village Raid provided inspiration for the "village feel". Classic sets like like (1547) Black Knights Boat provided the inspiration for brick-built animals and animal heads (cows, pig, ravens), which are such a fitting medieval detail. (21325) Medieval Blacksmith provided the inspiration for the baseplates. I think (10270) Creator Bookshop's birch tree is one of the best designed LEGO objects of all time, so I emulated its design, but went more brick-built (less technic) and brought it into spring (not fall). 

 

Please support on LEGO Ideas if you like it: LEGO IDEAS: Medieval Butcher

 

Medieval Butcher (LEGO Ideas) by arselus, on Flickr

 

Butcher Shop Interior by arselus, on Flickr

 

Brick-Built Wooden Pig by arselus, on Flickr

 

Brick-Built Raven Detail by arselus, on Flickr

 

Butcher Shop Exterior by arselus, on Flickr

 

Medieval Butcher - Rear (LEGO Ideas) by arselus, on Flickr

 

 

 

 

Edited February 20, 2021 by arselus
Adding "LEGO Ideas"

[Alexandrina]

I'll log on and support that as soon as I remember my Ideas login!

I love the model - especially the uneven shape of the red-brick house, which has that ramshackle Medieval feel. It's an almost modular design, too, it would be no hedache to put something between the two buildings if you needed to (and no doubt that will be a point for consideration if it gets to the review stage on Ideas). And even better, there's no goat, so there'll never be an explosion of outrage here when the 2023 Lego Ideas Medieval Butcher is revealed and the goat mould not revived!

And is that eaves in the shape of cow heads over the butcher's shack? Genius.

[Sarophas]

Awesome build, absolutely love the piggy-sign

[Ogist]

As a vegetarian I would never support something like this. There are hundreds of more beautiful and creative topics than this.

[zoth33]

This is a very nice design.  I like the roof technique.  The house on the posts is unique.  The birch tree looks good.  Good luck on Idea's.  

[arselus]

18 hours ago, Ogist said:

As a vegetarian I would never support something like this. There are hundreds of more beautiful and creative topics than this.

Sorry about that Ogist - I didn't mean it to be serious! I just wanted to use the LEGO turkey and pig in a creative build to be honest. 

Maybe I can add a storyline where the butcher has a change of heart and helps the animals escape! (BTW, that's the reason the cow is walking away)

On 2/19/2021 at 8:38 AM, Alexandrina said:

I love the model - especially the uneven shape of the red-brick house, which has that ramshackle Medieval feel. 

And is that eaves in the shape of cow heads over the butcher's shack? Genius.

Thank you - yes, these were some of the most fun parts to design. And yes, the brick-built animal heads are very fun. Reminiscent of early 1990's sets. 

18 hours ago, zoth33 said:

This is a very nice design.  I like the roof technique.  The house on the posts is unique.  The birch tree looks good.  Good luck on Idea's.  

Thank you so much! 

[MAB]

2 hours ago, arselus said:

Maybe I can add a storyline where the butcher has a change of heart and helps the animals escape! (BTW, that's the reason the cow is walking away)

 

You've lost my vote.

[Alexandrina]

2 hours ago, arselus said:

Maybe I can add a storyline where the butcher has a change of heart and helps the animals escape! (BTW, that's the reason the cow is walking away)

Does he need to help them escape? He's the butcher - can't he just not kill them if he doesn't want to kill them? Let them slip their own chains Nelly the Elephant style.

[arselus]

Yes - all good points. This is meant to be silly and fun anyways! Thanks for the support I've received on EB! 

[Zarcania]

Very nice ! The well is fantastic ! Supported

[BlackGloveBricks]

I'm a proud supporter of this beautiful build! 

[arselus]

Thank you Eurobricks for helping me to reach 1k supporters on LEGO Ideas! As a "thank you" I've created a FLICKR album with a tutorial for my medieval thatch roof technique. If you are interested, please check it out here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmUDoe5c

Happy building!

 

 

[JintaiZ]

Great medieval build, I have supported it.

Edited March 8, 2021 by JintaiZ

[makoy]

2 hours ago, JintaiZ said:

I respect your opinion, but why would you comment if you don't like the build?

Great build by the way.

LOL. I don't think he's being serious about it.

I like the medievalness of this build... if that's a word. :)

[SerenityInFire]

On 2/20/2021 at 1:18 PM, arselus said:

Maybe I can add a storyline where the butcher has a change of heart and helps the animals escape! (BTW, that's the reason the cow is walking away)

Maybe you could add a story line where the butcher has a change of heart and he not only helps the animals escape, but he serves up human flesh instead of animal meat.

[Alexandrina]

16 hours ago, JintaiZ said:

I respect your opinion, but why would you comment if you don't like the build?

I don't want to be presumptuous, but that seemed like the most blatant sarcasm imaginable to me.

18 minutes ago, SerenityInFire said:

Maybe you could add a story line where the butcher has a change of heart and he not only helps the animals escape, but he serves up human flesh instead of animal meat.

Even better if the animals are actually controlling the butcher through some unmentionable Dark Magic, like a sick meat puppet.

[GeoBrick]

Now all we need is a new animal mould with articulated arms, capable of holding a magic wand. 

[arselus]

Thank you for 2000 supporters on LEGO Ideas! As a "thank you" I was trying to create a poll to gather input for my next Medieval MOC, but as I read here (How to Make a Poll - Forum Information and Help - Eurobricks Forums) I need to be "Knight" rank before I can create a poll. If any "Knight" is willing to create a poll for me in this thread. Either way, please help me pick the next project: 

1. Medieval Scriptorium

2. Medieval Wool Trader (Clothier)

3. Medieval Mill (Windmill OR Watermill)

4. Medieval Town Gate

5. Medieval Bakery

Thank you again for 2000 supporters!!

Edited March 15, 2021 by arselus
Poll didnt work!

[JintaiZ]

15 hours ago, arselus said:

Thank you for 2000 supporters on LEGO Ideas! As a "thank you" I was trying to create a poll to gather input for my next Medieval MOC, but as I read here (How to Make a Poll - Forum Information and Help - Eurobricks Forums) I need to be "Knight" rank before I can create a poll. If any "Knight" is willing to create a poll for me in this thread. Either way, please help me pick the next project: 

1. Medieval Scriptorium

2. Medieval Wool Trader (Clothier)

3. Medieval Mill (Windmill OR Watermill)

4. Medieval Town Gate

5. Medieval Bakery

Thank you again for 2000 supporters!!

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