mordatre Posted January 12, 2012 Put together this little MOC the other day. Wanted to use gravity to give a chain-based weapon (some sort of manriki with a blade) the look of it being in action. The Dojo was built as a background. Historical faults in design and architecture wasn´t something I cared about, this is a MOC in the Action Themes Forum. Enjoy (or dislike). goldendragondojo5 by mordatre, on Flickr goldendragondojo1 by mordatre, on Flickr goldendragondojo3 by mordatre, on Flickr goldendragondojo4 by mordatre, on Flickr Click on images to enter Flickr-account. Larger size pictures. goldendragondojo9 by mordatre, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoBrickSteve Posted January 12, 2012 I like how you did the Wing Chun "wooden" dummy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Box Posted January 12, 2012 Just two words: elegant and brilliant! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLegoDr Posted January 12, 2012 Very clever and creative. I like the whole set-up. Keep up the good builds! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoMyMamma Posted January 13, 2012 Your Dojo is wonderful! You cared enough to build a beautiful backdrop for your action -- the Shoji screens are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horizon Posted January 13, 2012 Great build, love the swinging weapon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain BeerBeard Posted January 13, 2012 I like it! How did you suspend the chain? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGOman273 Posted January 13, 2012 I like it! How did you suspend the chain? He turned the entire MOC on its side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edmond Dantes Posted January 13, 2012 He turned the entire MOC on its side. On it's end to be more precise (I would imagine - just guessing here). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGOman273 Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) On it's end to be more precise (I would imagine - just guessing here). That's what I was trying to say. Is the red blood, or a floor design? Could you take a pic without minifigs Edited January 13, 2012 by Legoman273 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mordatre Posted January 13, 2012 That's what I was trying to say. Is the red blood, or a floor design? Could you take a pic without minifigs The red is floor design. Now that you mentioned it, I see it could be mistaken for blood. I wanted to break up the tan floor with some colour and I thought red would look nice. I´ll see if I could get a pic without figs tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aanchir Posted January 13, 2012 Turning the MOC on its side to make a weapon like this seem to move against gravity... it's an amazingly simple and lo-tech technique, but I never even considered the possibility until I saw this MOC! Absolutely brilliant, and the end result works perfectly! The architecture of the building may not have been historically researched, but the overall impression is still wonderfully traditional- and rustic-looking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mordatre Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) Without figs (click picture for larger pic at my Flickr): goldendragondojonifigs by mordatre, on Flickr Edited January 14, 2012 by mordatre Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cecilie Posted January 14, 2012 This is really great! You achieved an awesome sense of action with this simple technique. And the dojo looks very good as well. Love how you made that golden dragon too . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntleyfx Posted January 14, 2012 The scene is great, and the dojo is amazing. How did you do/ what part is that sparring mask on the right? (Not being a student of Eastern martial arts, the name escapes me at the moment.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vindicare Posted January 15, 2012 The scene is great, and the dojo is amazing. How did you do/ what part is that sparring mask on the right? (Not being a student of Eastern martial arts, the name escapes me at the moment.) It's a part of this years Ninjago accessories. Kendo Jay, I believe it is, comes with it in a booster. Nice dio here. Great idea with the chain weapon. I love how you have all the figs situated. The guard running to save his Master, while he's ducking the killing blow. Also makes me think of Scorpion, "Get over here!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ceroknight Posted January 15, 2012 Great MOC! I love the technique you used so the weapon seems to be actually thrown! I also like how you built this dojo and how it's so clean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReZourceman Posted January 15, 2012 Genius idea! Awesome MOC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mordatre Posted January 15, 2012 Thanks for all the nice comments. I plan on making some more small MOC´s on this theme (Ninja that is, not Ninjago with their crazy vehicles and stuff). Who doesn´t love ninjas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhaTic Posted January 15, 2012 The sense of action and detail all added together make this MOC incredible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntleyfx Posted January 16, 2012 Who doesn´t love ninjas? Pirates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CptMugwash Posted January 17, 2012 Very cool moc, and your out of the box style of photography to get the Kunai? straight is pure genius also cool dragon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecclesiastes Posted January 23, 2012 This is great, especially the minfig-action! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpiderSpaceman Posted January 23, 2012 Really fantastic, Mordatre. made my day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Space Terrapin Posted January 25, 2012 Great idea to achieve the flying weapon, it's really effective! I like the fact that you managed to get leaves outside the door of the dojo too. Really nicely composed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
