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Title: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 01:05:31: Lately, there have been a lot of posts at Playmofriends about Steck. Particularly Steck Castles.

So, perhaps it's time to share ... Thornrose Castle ... with everyone at Playmofriends.

Back in August of 2006, David Hamer (http://gardenwargaming.com/armies/dhamer/dhamer.html) flew from Germany to Canada to visit us for a few weeks at our summer home on Vancouver Island.

Thornrose Castle is the result of David's visit. David loves castles (http://gardenwargaming.com/armies/victorian/vonStunk.html). David had a great time in Canada. Maybe because he finally got to build a castle with an almost unlimited number of Steck castle parts.

So, whose castle is it? I guess it was sort of David's and mine. It's now all apart and put away in boxes.

David has since "retired" from Playmobil. Perhaps his dream of having enough Steck to build the Castle that he had always envisioned had been finally fulfilled.

In the first picture of Thornrose Castle we see the two North Gate guards, Frederick and Everard.

The two storks, Roger and Alice are two of Thornrose Castle's favorite resident "visitors"... :klickygrin:

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Post by: WarriorOfToys on March 02, 2010, 01:19:29: I giant steck castle...
Made with nearly unlimited number of steck pieces...
PLEASE SHOW MORE! :yup:
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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 01:24:12: Quote from: WarriorOfToys on March 02, 2010, 01:19:29

I giant steck castle...
Made with nearly unlimited number of steck pieces...
PLEASE SHOW MORE! :yup:

It took us two weeks to build Thornrose Castle, WoT ... We didn't run out of Steck, we ran out of time!

In our next picture, Frederick and Everard have opened the North Gates. Looking through the arched entrance, it appears that we have somehow missed a parade. Maybe we can go inside?

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 01:29:26: Everard, the gate guard, seems to want us to look to the left. What does he want us to see?

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 01:48:23: Does Everard want us to look at the two farmers Otto and Warin or the young girl Gemma? Or. is there something else that he really wants us to see?

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 12:23:02: Aha ... That's what Everard wanted us to see. There seems to be something going on up there on the wall (and in the window) ... :toot:

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 12:45:13: Hmmm ... :hmm:
It appears that the Castle "Romeo" of the Rampart Guards is at it again ... ::)
This time Guard Thibault appears to be trying to woo a young girl from the village named Sabella.

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 12:53:27: Poor Sabella. She seems to be somewhat interested in that bounder.
Perhaps we should report Thibault to the Captain of the Guard?

However, maybe Sabella isn't quite as naive as we first thought ... :klickygrin:
Hopefully, that rascal, Thibault has more than met his match ... :yippee:

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 13:00:38: Alice and Roger's nephew, Roscoe is going to give us a stork's-eye view of the village at Thornrose Castle.

Roscoe has us looking South from North Gate.

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 16:23:11: Roscoe has given us what amounts to almost a "map" of the Village at Thornrose Castle!

North Gate House is at the bottom (North side) of Roscoe's "map". It is also the Town Hall.

On the right (West side), the first house belongs to Ranulf the Captain of the Guard. He lives there with his wife Adelaide and their daughter Sabella.

The second house on the right is the home of Otto the Farmer and Carpenter and his wife Betta. They have a son Warin who is a farmer and a daughter Gemma who is sometimes a farmer.

The third house on the right is the home of Anselm the Stone Mason and his wife Juliana.

The fourth and final house on the right is the home of Gautelen the Engineer/Builder and his wife Emeline. Amaury, their son, is a Stone Mason Apprentice.

On the left (East side) the first building is the home of Dairyman and Blacksmith Turstin and his wife Ilaria.

The second and final building is the Bakery and home of Andreas the Baker, Confectioner and Grocer.

Castle Gate is at the top (South Side) of Roscoe's "map". This is the entrance to Thornrose Castle!

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 16:28:49: Roscoe gives us two more pictures as he prepares to land.

Thank you, Roscoe!

Edit: Fixed typo ... :P

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 18:49:25: So, let's go up into the guard tower and watch a parade!

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 18:52:04: Ah ... the sound of the trumpets!

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 18:57:49: Hmmm ... :hmm:

Perhaps everyone doesn't appreciate the loud noise that the trumpets make ... :shhhh:

Looks like Turstin the Blacksmith and his wife Iliria might have preferred a bit of quiet for their livestock!

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 19:04:49: "Calm down 'Bossie' " ... :yup:

"That darn noise is enough to curdle the milk" ... >:(

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 19:12:31: The Captain of the Guard, Ranulf leads his troops toward Thornrose Castle
They're preparing to Change the Guard!

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 19:19:20: Thornrose Castle's cannon nears Castle Gate!

The cannon will be ceremoniously fired once the Guard has been changed.

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 19:23:05: The drums signal the Guard's approach to Castle Gate!

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 19:29:17: "STOP !!!," shouts General Gervase.

"STOP," he shouts again!

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 19:35:05: "I can't hear you over that barking dog," says Ranulf the Captain of the Guard.

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 19:40:22: "He said, STOP !!!, " yells Gemma from her window.
But, her voice is lost in the noise of the barking dog.

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 20:51:23: Rampart Guard Bertran's booming voice echos throughout the village
and the Castle, "He said, STOP!"

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 20:54:29: "Look inside the Castle !!!," continued Bertran.

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 20:57:51: "Yes, look up here," shouted Gautelen the Engineer-Builder.

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 23:38:49: As everyone looked up, a quiet hush fell over the village and the Castle.

"Just a few hours ago, that pesky dragon took off the roof and destroyed the wall of the Southeast tower's guardroom," continued Gautelen.

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 23:41:33: Gautelen went on to explain, "So that we don't have any further damage, Anselm the Stone Mason is hurrying the repairs."
"Otto the Carpenter is cutting the new roof rafters."
"And, as soon as Anselm and his crew are finished, we'll put on a new roof."

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 23:44:19: "A word from our King. King William!"

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 23:51:10: Shhhh ... :shhhh: ... :klickygrin:

"From Queen Reyna and me ... Hello to all our friends here at Thornrose Castle." ... :wave:

"Gautelen our Engineer/Builder has explained that loud noises during the repair could cause further damage."

"We must make only soft sounds. So, there will be no ceremonious firing of our cannon today."

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 23:53:10: King William continued, "Instead, Toly and Odo will play some gentle melodies for us."

"Queen Reyna and I thank all our Thornrose Castle friends."

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 23:55:04: While all our Playmofriends visitors are "imagining" the "gentle melodies" being played by Toly and Odo, here are some views of the East wall of Thornrose Castle.

One of the important features of the East wall is East Gate. East Gate leads directly beneath the Guard barracks into the Castle.
Another East wall feature is the livestock log palisade which is connected to the Dairy and Blacksmith.

The Royal Quarters can be seen by looking over toward the Southwest corner of the Castle.

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 23:56:35: Otto and his son Warin took a free ride on the closing drawbridge.

And, now they're stuck with only their beer and each other to keep them company ... :**:

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Post by: Richard on March 02, 2010, 23:59:30: Suddenly the drawbridge opens. Ooops ... :(o):

General Gervase and Guard Captain Ranulf are riding out to do an inspection.

"Did you hear anything, Captain?"

"I thought I did, General. But, I don't hear anything now."

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Post by: Richard on March 03, 2010, 00:00:47: To all our PlaymoFriends!

Thank you for visiting ... Thornrose Castle

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Post by: Gepetto on March 03, 2010, 00:27:37: Very nice Richard, thank you! :wave: That chromed armor sure looks nice when it is new.
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Post by: Richard on March 03, 2010, 00:57:17: Quote from: Gepetto on March 03, 2010, 00:27:37

Very nice Richard, thank you! :wave: That chromed armor sure looks nice when it is new.

Thank you, Gepetto!

This probably sounds ridiculous for a child's toy ... But, the only way that I've been able to keep the chrome looking new is to never touch it with my bare fingers. I guess the oil on our skin really tarnishes the chrome plated plastic. And, once it's tarnished, there doesn't seem to be any way to clean it.

Thanks again and all the best,
Richard
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Post by: skypurr on March 03, 2010, 01:52:06: That's a super castle Richard - and it all looks so new! :wow:
Loved the touches of humour in the guided tour :lol: - what happened to Otto and Warin?

Elaine
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Post by: Tiermann on March 03, 2010, 01:53:24: Thanks for sharing the great pictures Richard.

Ah, so you're one of those who only takes the Playmo out of their pristine boxes with the white cotton gloves then? ;)
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Post by: Rasputin on March 03, 2010, 04:31:14: Hello Richard

Wow what a beautiful castle :o It really does look like it has never been touched. The colors are so vivid. Some of your pictures should be on Playmobil's boxes.

I keep going back and looking at them over and over :clap:

Thanks for posting this story :wow:
Rasputin "The Mad Monk"
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: Justindo on March 03, 2010, 04:38:10: Richard, that is a magnificent castle and I truly enjoyed the photo tour! :wow: Thank you!
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Post by: flatcat on March 03, 2010, 07:49:28: What a fantastic castle and excellent photography! :wow: :wow: :wow:
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Post by: Richard on March 03, 2010, 12:59:23: Quote from: skypurr on March 03, 2010, 01:52:06

That's a super castle Richard - and it all looks so new! :wow:

Thank you, Elaine!

Looks new? Hmmm ... Maybe it was because my dear mother taught me take care of my toys? ... :lol:

Quote from: skypurr on March 03, 2010, 01:52:06

Loved the touches of humour in the guided tour :lol: - what happened to Otto and Warin?

Perhaps Otto and Warin deserve another story. But, then again, maybe not ... ;D

Rumor has it that they were each able to roll away to the side and hide in the bushes until the General and the Captain rode away ... :klickygrin:

Thanks again and all the best,
Richard
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Post by: Richard on March 03, 2010, 13:01:53: Quote from: Tiermann on March 03, 2010, 01:53:24

Thanks for sharing the great pictures Richard.

Ah, so you're one of those who only takes the Playmo out of their pristine boxes with the white cotton gloves then? ;)

Thank you, Tim!

White cotton gloves? Is there any other way? ... :lol:

Al the best,
Richard
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Post by: Richard on March 03, 2010, 13:16:42: Quote from: Rasputin on March 03, 2010, 04:31:14

Wow what a beautiful castle :o It really does look like it has never been touched. The colors are so vivid. Some of your pictures should be on Playmobil's boxes.

I keep going back and looking at them over and over :clap:

Thanks for posting this story :wow:

Rasputin "The Mad Monk"

Thank you for your generous compliments, Ras!

Perhaps, Tim has discovered the "secret" for keeping Playmobil looking "new" ... :klickygrin:

BTW ... this didn't start off as a "story" ... it started off by selecting more than forty pictures from a huge photo file that David and I took. It's interesting to look at forty pictures and wonder how they could all relate to each other. What makes it somewhat challenging is to know that no pictures can be added because the castle and the Klickys are in boxes more than four thousand miles away!

Thanks again, Ras ... And, all the best,
Richard
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Post by: Richard on March 03, 2010, 13:19:23: Quote from: Justindo on March 03, 2010, 04:38:10

Richard, that is a magnificent castle and I truly enjoyed the photo tour! :wow: Thank you!

Thank you, Justindo!

Wish that David would stop by to see how y'all are enjoying our "creation" ... :klickygrin:

All the best,
Richard
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Post by: Richard on March 03, 2010, 13:21:45: Quote from: flatcat on March 03, 2010, 07:49:28

What a fantastic castle and excellent photography! :wow: :wow: :wow:

Thank you, Flatcat!

Really appreciate your very nice compliments!

All the best,
Richard
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Post by: Richard on March 03, 2010, 17:10:20: BEHIND the SCENES! (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=4211.0)

If you enjoyed the Thornrose Castle "Story Photo-Tour", you might also enjoy taking a look at "Behind the Scenes" (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=4211.0) ... :klickygrin:

Click HERE (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=4211.0)!

Thanks for visiting and all the best,
Richard
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Post by: WarriorOfToys on March 03, 2010, 22:02:17: An Amzing Castle Richard!!! :o :o :o
It really is a sight to behold!
I don't beleive rumors,
I think what happened to Otto and Warin is exsacly what you said... :(o): ;)
A really great castle!!!
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Post by: Richard on March 03, 2010, 22:21:05: Quote from: WarriorOfToys on March 03, 2010, 22:02:17

An Amazing Castle Richard!!! :o :o :o
It really is a sight to behold!

A really great castle!!!

Thank you very much, WoT!

All the best,
Richard

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Post by: macgayver on March 04, 2010, 11:03:00: very nice castle and scenery

a question that burns for a while ,

I don't understand how you can retire from playmo

I shure understand that you can take a break , like I noticed several people doing here

because real life often interfears ,health , no more space , other priorities etc ...

but retire ?
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Post by: Richard on March 04, 2010, 12:54:47: Quote from: macgayver on March 04, 2010, 11:03:00

very nice castle and scenery

Thank you, Michael!

Quote from: macgayver on March 04, 2010, 11:03:00

a question that burns for a while ,

I don't understand how you can retire from playmo

I shure understand that you can take a break , like I noticed several people doing here

because real life often interfears ,health , no more space , other priorities etc ...

but retire ?

Why don't you ask him, Michael?

You live a lot closer to him than I do. Sylvia, Andi, Oliver and Bart all know his phone number! Give him a call ... :klickygrin:

All the best my friend,
Richard
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Post by: Giorginetto on March 04, 2010, 13:39:13: Richard thanks for sharing. Great set up and pictures . I love the old klickies especially the shinny armour ones , they are simply the best imo as far as mediaval soldiers are concerned. The castle design is outstanding ahd has given me some ideas for my dull castle. Great pictures also and the story lines are very nice. thanks for sharing all that . My favourites have always been the old mediaval series and this castle is p e r f e c t !!!

:wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow:
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Post by: Richard on March 04, 2010, 14:03:01: Quote from: Giorginetto on March 04, 2010, 13:39:13

Richard thanks for sharing. Great set up and pictures ... Great pictures also and the story lines are very nice. thanks for sharing all that . My favourites have always been the old medieval series and this castle is p e r f e c t !!!

Thank you very much for your kind words , Giorginetto!

I'm sure that your castle is going to be fantastic!

Are you familiar with DRG's "Canthábrica"?

DRG has been able to use his Steck in some very interesting and creative combinations.

Click HERE (http://www.playclicks.com/playforos/index.php?topic=11615.2) to see some really cool ways to use your Steck!

DRG has also put together some "tutorials" which clearly show how he has combined his Steck to create his "custom" castles.

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Post by: Giorginetto on March 04, 2010, 17:31:19: Excellent, thanks Richard for the link and pics. These pictures answered me some questions as to best ways to build steck walls two- high using 3 way connectors etc , great stuff.... ...
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Post by: WarriorOfToys on March 04, 2010, 18:11:21: Amazing pictures Richard! :o
Thanks for posting them.
That is alot of steck there... :lol:
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Post by: Richard on March 04, 2010, 19:16:28: You're both welcome, Giorginetto, and WoT ... ;D

Quote from: WarriorOfToys on March 03, 2010, 22:02:17

I don't believe rumors,
I think what happened to Otto and Warin is exactly what you said... :(o): ;)

You're probably correct, WoT ... :klickygrin:

All the best,
Richard
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Post by: Jimbo on March 05, 2010, 13:17:09: Great castle, Richard and David. :wow: :wow: :wow:
The pictures are fantastic, and I really liked the ones taken by the stork ;D

DRG has a very interesting castle for sure!

Thanks for posting all the pictures.

Best regards,
Jimbo
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Post by: GRANT on March 05, 2010, 16:54:10: Really nice story Richard, and wonderful pics of the castle. The one thing i really liked to see was the carpenters & masons working inside the castle. They were a nice touch to the reality inside of the castle. Thanks for sharing. :wow: :wow: :wow:
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Post by: Gustavo on March 06, 2010, 18:13:13: Thornrose first:

AWESOME!!! =D

I guess you know: I :love: LOVE :love: the #names! =)

Castle is wonderful.
Fun too =)

-x-

Canthabrica

Awesomely scary (or scarily awesome =P ..)
or simply 8} HUGE 8} lol!, I'd be dizzy on the top of such height! =)
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Post by: Richard on March 07, 2010, 01:25:01: Quote from: Jimbo on March 05, 2010, 13:17:09

Great castle, Richard and David. :wow: :wow: :wow:
The pictures are fantastic, and I really liked the ones taken by the stork ;D

Thank you very much, Jimbo! Your compliments are really appreciated.

And, Roscoe thanks you too. He's quite an aerial photographer (for a stork)!

All the best my friend,
Richard
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Post by: Richard on March 07, 2010, 01:28:00: Quote from: GRANT on March 05, 2010, 16:54:10

Really nice story Richard, and wonderful pics of the castle. The one thing i really liked to see was the carpenters & masons working inside the castle. They were a nice touch to the reality inside of the castle. Thanks for sharing. :wow: :wow: :wow:

Thank you, Grant!

The carpenters and masons were David's idea. David has a great imagination and put a lot of nice Playmobil "human" touches throughout Thornrose Castle.

All the best,
Richard
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Post by: Richard on March 07, 2010, 01:36:30: Quote from: Gustavo on March 06, 2010, 18:13:13

Thornrose first:

AWESOME!!! =D

I guess you know: I :love: LOVE :love: the #names! =)

Castle is wonderful.
Fun too =)

Hello, Gus ... :wave:

Thank you for visiting Thornrose Castle. And, thank you for all your very nice comments!

All the best,
Richard
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Post by: scan on March 22, 2010, 20:43:24: Very nice Castle and Town.
I think I get inspiration again ;D
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Post by: socrates on March 23, 2010, 13:03:05: I missed this thread so far! Thank you so much for sharing, Richard, I just love it! :love:
This is a wonderful castle.

And the other one is just amazing. It must be very impressive to travel to this castle in klicky size... :cloud9:

I just sold two huge boxes of steck...
:'(
(one the other hand, it would have never been enough for this league of castles...)

best,
socrates
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Post by: Richard on March 23, 2010, 18:15:07: Quote from: scan on March 22, 2010, 20:43:24

Very nice Castle and Town.
I think I get inspiration again ;D

Thank you, Scan!
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Post by: Richard on March 23, 2010, 18:16:44: Quote from: socrates on March 23, 2010, 13:03:05

I missed this thread so far! Thank you so much for sharing, Richard, I just love it! :love:
This is a wonderful castle.

Thank you very much, Socrates!
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Post by: Wolf Knight on April 03, 2010, 06:03:23: This is an beautifully designed and build castle Richard! It looks simple, yet with complicated touches...and a variety of characters.... :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

My major question is how did you paint the colour on the roofs and klickies? airbrush??? ???
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Post by: Richard on April 03, 2010, 14:12:24: Quote from: Wolf Knight on April 03, 2010, 06:03:23

This is an beautifully designed and build castle Richard! It looks simple, yet with complicated touches...and a variety of characters.... :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

My major question is how did you paint the colour on the roofs and klickies? airbrush??? ???

Thank you very much for your generous words of praise, Panos!

And, to answer your question: The roofs and Klickies are all original Playmobil. No paint was used.

Thanks again and all the best,
Richard
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Post by: Wolf Knight on April 10, 2010, 06:30:45: Quote from: Richard on April 03, 2010, 14:12:24
And, to answer your question: The roofs and Klickies are all original Playmobil. No paint was used.

But the colour is so vivid!!!! I never had a roof with such a scarlet colour!!!
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Post by: Richard on April 10, 2010, 13:30:37: Quote from: Wolf Knight on April 10, 2010, 06:30:45

But the colour is so vivid!!!!

It's the incredibly clean Canada air, Panos!

The air is so pure that it makes everything more vivid than you can possibly imagine.

I've attached a photo of an inlet close to our home on Vancouver Island.
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Post by: Wolf Knight on April 10, 2010, 14:08:44: Seeing this picture Richard I can now understand!!!! Beautiful landscape!!!! Healthy even for playmobil :D!!!!
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Post by: Giorginetto on April 12, 2010, 06:49:21: On the subject of colours i have noticed ove rth epast 3 decades that direct sunlight can affect colours in a negative way especially sets of the 70s and 80s.... :)
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Post by: Wolf Knight on April 12, 2010, 09:44:45: Quote from: Giorginetto on April 12, 2010, 06:49:21
On the subject of colours i have noticed ove rth epast 3 decades that direct sunlight can affect colours in a negative way especially sets of the 70s and 80s.... :)

Tell me about it 8}.... I have so many steck parts that need to be bright again....
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Post by: flatcat on April 12, 2010, 11:58:35: Richard, Where do the large double arches come from ???
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Post by: Wolf Knight on April 12, 2010, 12:24:27: Quote from: flatcat on April 12, 2010, 11:58:35
Richard, Where do the large double arches come from ???

This is the link Damo! 4300 - Main Station (http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showinv.pl?setnum=4300)
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Post by: Richard on April 12, 2010, 14:10:24: Quote from: flatcat on April 12, 2010, 11:58:35

Richard, Where do the large double arches come from ???

Panos is absolutely correct, Damo!

The double arches were also in the Medieval Museum set 3449 (see attachment).
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Post by: flatcat on April 12, 2010, 14:15:13: Quote from: Richard on April 12, 2010, 14:10:24

Panos is absolutely correct, Damo!

The double arches were also in the Medieval Museum set 3449 (see attachment).

Wow that's a very nice building :inlove:

Thanks Panos and Richard :)9
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Post by: playmo1989 on April 12, 2010, 14:19:38: this richard is always the most expensive of the old houses :wow:
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Post by: Richard on April 12, 2010, 14:29:24: Quote from: playmo1989 on April 12, 2010, 14:19:38

this richard is always the most expensive of the old houses :wow:

How much are they selling for, Alexis?
(Just curious, I do not want to sell mine!) ... :no:
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Post by: playmo1989 on April 12, 2010, 15:24:51: around 200 euros used with box
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Post by: Wolf Knight on April 12, 2010, 17:06:14: Quote from: Richard on April 12, 2010, 14:10:24

Panos is absolutely correct, Damo!

The double arches were also in the Medieval Museum set 3449 (see attachment).

Yes, I've forgoten about that!! Thanks Richard!!! :wave:
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: Wolf Knight on April 12, 2010, 17:08:21: Quote from: playmo1989 on April 12, 2010, 15:24:51
around 200 euros used with box

I REALLY want one.... badly!!!! :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit:
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: playmo1989 on April 12, 2010, 17:45:57: me too but $$$$$ :( :(
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: Richard on April 12, 2010, 19:53:22: Quote from: playmo1989 on April 12, 2010, 15:24:51

around 200 euros used with box

Thanks, Alexis!
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: Giorginetto on April 13, 2010, 09:08:01: Quote from: Richard on April 12, 2010, 19:53:22

Thanks, Alexis!

Yep and i am looking for one too, not bothered if it is boxed but want a 100% complete one. If anyone has one let me know pleeeeease !!! I want this mediaval armour in my kings quarter's !!!!! ( the weapons room to be more specific ...) . My Kings quarters have 3 levels of 6 separate rooms at each level and one will be the weapons display room ... ( might throw is some Dungeons and Dragons weapons and some Playbig weapons also ..) :love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: Wolf Knight on April 13, 2010, 09:32:53: Quote from: Giorginetto on April 13, 2010, 09:08:01
My Kings quarters have 3 levels of 6 separate rooms at each level and one will be the weapons display room ... ( might throw is some Dungeons and Dragons weapons and some Playbig weapons also ..) :love: :love: :love:

I already have two of these armored display knights!!! Looking forward to get more of course!!!

Giorginetto...Also looking forward to this weapons display room!!!
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: Giorginetto on April 13, 2010, 14:44:31: Quote from: Wolf Knight on April 13, 2010, 09:32:53
I already have two of these armored display knights!!! Looking forward to get more of course!!!

Giorginetto...Also looking forward to this weapons display room!!!

A pic would be nice.. curious to see the head in a close up actually... With reference to the weapons diplsay room , i had receipt of more steck today , i estimate to start building my entire collection again ( all this time) in May . All my playmonbil are in a secure stored dust and sun free area and have about 20m2 elevated to set them up .. Cant wait !!! My Kings quarters are intact ( i didnt break my castel into too small pieces but rather in big chunks for transport . Cant wait to set it all up agin Wolf knight , cant wait :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: Wolf Knight on April 13, 2010, 16:30:22: Quote from: Giorginetto on April 13, 2010, 14:44:31
A pic would be nice.. curious to see the head in a close up actually...

It'll have to wait for a while Giorginetto...The knights are in a display case in my old room at my parents house...I might visit tomorrow....
Lucky you!!! Hours and hours of steck fun!!! I am waiting for a big lot of steck pieces and two 3666 castles.... Can't wait....
(and maybe we should transfer this discussion somewhere else, cause Richard will let the Thornrose castle guards loose on us for getting off the topic in his thread....)
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: Richard on April 13, 2010, 20:26:36: Quote from: Giorginetto on April 13, 2010, 14:44:31

A pic would be nice.. curious to see the head in a close up actually ...

The chrome plated knight was sold separately as an "Add-On" (set 7104). Later, the chrome plate was discontinued, but the silver colored knight was still offered as Add-On set 7104.

see attachments
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Post by: Giorginetto on April 13, 2010, 20:32:24: Awesome , awesome klicky, would love to have some of these in my Weapons room in an nice array. I really hope PM takes bespoke orders in the future as this one even at a high premium . i would pay for this awesome klicky !!!! :love: :love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: playmo1989 on April 13, 2010, 21:00:38: the tree last pictures is a clicky from add parts? i prefer the silver plated night do you know why they stopped producing items silver plated such as glases plates knifes helmets etc richard? :(
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: Giorginetto on April 13, 2010, 21:21:48: Silver plated items especially armour looks astonishing , just have a look at the recent silver horsed knight 4434. Beatiful 0)
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: WarriorOfToys on April 14, 2010, 01:29:28: I like Gold too, but silver is best!
That beautiful chrome armor is soo cool!
I have no clue why they stopped producing it...
Maybe the kids didn't like it when it got dirty. ???
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Post by: Wolf Knight on April 14, 2010, 06:09:49: Awesome klicky indeed !!!! Me wants!!!!! And it sure is more practical to keep and use... No fear of the chrome coming off!!!
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: Richard on April 14, 2010, 12:48:29: Quote from: playmo1989 on April 13, 2010, 21:00:38

the tree last pictures is a clicky from add parts? i prefer the silver plated night do you know why they stopped producing items silver plated such as glases plates knifes helmets etc richard? :(

I don't know for sure, but it may be because it was too expensive.
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Post by: Martin Milner on April 14, 2010, 15:15:00: Quote from: Richard on April 14, 2010, 12:48:29

I don't know for sure, but it may be because it was too expensive.

I know the original chromed finish used to wear off in time thus diminishing the look of the items, and possibly there was worry about children ingesting the paint that wore off?

The 4434 Silver Knight was a 25th Anniversary item (I think), and the silver finish is different to the original chrome finish. I hope it doesn't rub off in time. The 4430 30th Anniversary Gold Knight is similar to the 4434 Silver Knight. Both weigh slightly more than a Klicky wearing the same armour and no shiny finish, so I believe there is actual metal in the coating.

Has there been a 35th Anniversary set? I haven't seen one, but it should surely have been released last year.
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: playmo1989 on April 14, 2010, 16:07:13: Quote from: Martin Milner on April 14, 2010, 15:15:00
I know the original chromed finish used to wear off in time thus diminishing the look of the items, and possibly there was worry about children ingesting the paint that wore off?

The 4434 Silver Knight was a 25th Anniversary item (I think), and the silver finish is different to the original chrome finish. I hope it doesn't rub off in time. The 4430 30th Anniversary Gold Knight is similar to the 4434 Silver Knight. Both weigh slightly more than a Klicky wearing the same armour and no shiny finish, so I believe there is actual metal in the coating.

Has there been a 35th Anniversary set? I haven't seen one, but it should surely have been released last year.

by diminishing you mean that the whole attention would be on the silver parts and not on the other parts of the clicky-set??
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: Wolf Knight on April 14, 2010, 17:12:06: Quote from: Martin Milner on April 14, 2010, 15:15:00
I know the original chromed finish used to wear off in time thus diminishing the look of the items, and possibly there was worry about children ingesting the paint that wore off?

Yes, I believe Martin is correct. After all, regulations for safety on toys took place in the 80's. So we must assume that that all chrome parts stopped being produced for that reason...

As I promised, i visited my parents house today and got a few pictures of my chrome plated knights....the pictures are a bit shaky...as I was in a hurry to leave quickly....

I also believe Martin is correct about the the anniversary knights having some kind of metal involved as they are quite cold to the touch...personally i think the silver one is greater looking than the golden one....
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: WarriorOfToys on April 14, 2010, 17:21:28: I have the Gold Knight,
And though the paint will not wear off, it will grow dull if you don't polish it!
And I am 100% sure there is metal in the armor of the aniversary knights.
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: Wolf Knight on April 14, 2010, 17:26:45: Quote from: WarriorOfToys on April 14, 2010, 17:21:28
I have the Gold Knight,
And though the paint will not wear off, it will grow dull if you don't polish it!
And I am 100% sure there is metal in the armor of the aniversary knights.

We assume that the metal is in the paint... even in sound this armour sounds a bit...metalic...
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: playmo1989 on April 14, 2010, 22:27:07: i love this klicky :o :o :o i didn't know that the face was silver as well ,i tryed to find it but i'ts hard to find i guess ?
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: Giorginetto on April 15, 2010, 07:48:06: There is pure gold in the golden anniversary knight and that is stated on teh carton also . I have 6 of these and they do look nice as royal knights or something , prefer them on foot though , white horses dont look very mean especially the new ones ... 0)
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: Wolf Knight on April 15, 2010, 08:21:06: Quote from: Giorginetto on April 15, 2010, 07:48:06
There is pure gold in the golden anniversary knight and that is stated on teh carton also . I have 6 of these and they do look nice as royal knights or something , prefer them on foot though , white horses dont look very mean especially the new ones ... 0)

Hey great idea for a royal guard!!!! :!: :!: :!: :!:
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: Lindama on April 22, 2010, 11:14:10: A stunning castle Richard! I so enjoyed looking at Thornrose Castle! The silver knights look amazing.
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: Giorginetto on April 22, 2010, 11:47:07: The problem with silver plated armour ( i know that for sure ) and pretty certain with gold plated armour is that they fade away after a few years especially if they are in direct sunlight. Saying that i have Nurerberg guards since 1979-1980 and their armour , helmets, swords and pikes are still shiny but they have been stored without light for 90% of the time since they were opened . Following Richard's meeting i have a feeling we might see the Nuremberg Guards :love: appearing in the Spares Catalogue and regardless of cost I am telling ya I will be getting 400 of them on a day without a shred of doubt , the best ever mediaval soldier ... :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:

perhaps 500.... :-[ :-[ :-[.. I want the Nuremberg guards to replace my 250 or so black lion guards all together !!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: playmo1989 on April 22, 2010, 15:08:42: realy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o :o :o :o :o :o they will be on the add on catalogue or in boxes at the current catalog they will have the old simle foot or with shoes or boots??
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: Wolf Knight on April 22, 2010, 16:32:37: Giorginetto this would be great!!! Imagine finally being ablo to aquire so many Nuremberg Guards !!!! :yippee: :yippee: :yippee: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :confetti: :confetti: :confetti: :confetti: :confetti: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: <:> <:> <:> :confetti: :confetti: :confetti: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: <:> <:> <:> :yippee: :yippee: :cham: :**:
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: Giorginetto on April 22, 2010, 18:39:01: Quote from: playmo1989 on April 22, 2010, 15:08:42
realy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o :o :o :o :o :o they will be on the add on catalogue or in boxes at the current catalog they will have the old simle foot or with shoes or boots??

I think i have been misunderstood !!!. I hope i meant hey bring them out again and if they do i will be getting 400-500 at least . They are by far the best ever mediaval klicky in my opinion !!!!! :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: THORNROSE CASTLE
Post by: playmo1989 on April 22, 2010, 18:43:41: this is sad now :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( how did i understand that the'll be again back >:( >:( mystery