Jakorin Swiftsword Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) Deep in the heart of Anvilon, sits the most prestigious castle Jakorin's home has to offer: Castle Stagdren. It is here that Jakorin Swiftsword, Lord of Anvilon, and all his nobles and knights reside. Surrounded by thick, dense foliage, and built with solid, Avalonian stone, a siege would be no simple task. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks for looking! This castle was a bit of a pain, being as big as it was. But in the end, it was so worth it. It now stands as the biggest project I've ever done. Remember, C and C is always appreciated! Enjoy! Edited April 28, 2015 by Jakorin Swiftsword Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blufiji Posted April 21, 2015 I honestly have no criticisms of this beautiful castle. I like the irregular base and how clean it looks. The walls have enough variation in them to look good but not too busy. Great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Gidman Posted April 21, 2015 Amazing work, Jacob! By far your best. I love the subtle textures and irregular base. Keep it up, buddy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted April 21, 2015 A very nice and sturdy looking castle! The rounded base also looks great. A dash of color, maybe in the shape of a few flags, would have been nice on the top of the castle though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleJohn Posted April 21, 2015 Excellent work, Jakorin! The layout and texturing are superb as is the base I do agree with Kai about some more color though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spader Posted April 21, 2015 Excellent! The stonework is really superb! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garmadon Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) Very nice castle Jakorin, I really like the shape of the wall and the foliage! I do think (as the others) that a little more color would help, but it is certainly an excellent build! Edited April 21, 2015 by Garmadon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcp6d Posted April 22, 2015 Like I said on Flickr, intentional or not, I like the juxtaposition of the circular base against the squarish castle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Dee Posted April 22, 2015 This is another good example of a castle built with conventional methods that just looks great. The walls look massive and while they are simple of design, there's enough variety to give them a decent texture. The base and vegetation look good, too, and I don't mind the lack of color one bit. A flag or two wouldn't really add much color anyway. As it is, it looks imposing from the outside - which is what you want, right? Excellent composition and keep on building! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin Creations Posted April 22, 2015 Wow! Those walls are great; even though they are pretty simple, they look wonderful. And that base is amazing! Although I do agree with the others, some color would be nice. Maybe some dark bley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frumpy Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) I like the colour. It is intentional with other elements to break it up. Looks very impenetrable. Edited April 22, 2015 by frumpy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunman Posted April 22, 2015 Great contrast with the folliage Jakorin.. A great moc. Regarding CC I would add some doors for the soldiers at 1st floor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakorin Swiftsword Posted April 22, 2015 I honestly have no criticisms of this beautiful castle. I like the irregular base and how clean it looks. The walls have enough variation in them to look good but not too busy. Great job! Wow, thanks! Amazing work, Jacob! By far your best. I love the subtle textures and irregular base. Keep it up, buddy! Thanks Graham! A very nice and sturdy looking castle! The rounded base also looks great. A dash of color, maybe in the shape of a few flags, would have been nice on the top of the castle though! Thanks! I agree, some flags would have spiced it up a bit. Excellent work, Jakorin! The layout and texturing are superb as is the base I do agree with Kai about some more color though Thanks! Excellent! The stonework is really superb! Thank you! Glad you like it! Very nice castle Jakorin, I really like the shape of the wall and the foliage! I do think (as the others) that a little more color would help, but it is certainly an excellent build! Thank you Garmadon! Like I said on Flickr, intentional or not, I like the juxtaposition of the circular base against the squarish castle. Thanks! It was indeed intentional. :) This is another good example of a castle built with conventional methods that just looks great. The walls look massive and while they are simple of design, there's enough variety to give them a decent texture. The base and vegetation look good, too, and I don't mind the lack of color one bit. A flag or two wouldn't really add much color anyway. As it is, it looks imposing from the outside - which is what you want, right? Excellent composition and keep on building! Yes, of course. Imposing was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks! Wow! Those walls are great; even though they are pretty simple, they look wonderful. And that base is amazing! Although I do agree with the others, some color would be nice. Maybe some dark bley Thanks Robin! I had it in mind to add some dark grey, but I just never got around to it. I like the colour. It is intentional with other elements to break it up. Looks very impenetrable. Thank you! Great contrast with the folliage Jakorin.. A great moc. Regarding CC I would add some doors for the soldiers at 1st floor. Thanks Gunman! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balbo Posted April 22, 2015 Fantastic work! I love how you made the wall and the base Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Vladivus Posted April 22, 2015 Great build! The castle is nice and solid, and I like the base! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Umbra-Manis Posted April 22, 2015 Great build! Now how'd Jakorin get back from Kaliphin so fast? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacob Nion Posted April 22, 2015 The rounded base really puts the whoulebuild on a higher level. The castle itself is nice looking. Maybe some wooden structures or a tower would be a good addition. But it definitely can stand its ground! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakorin Swiftsword Posted April 23, 2015 Fantastic work! I love how you made the wall and the base Thanks a lot! Great build! The castle is nice and solid, and I like the base! Thank you! Great build! Now how'd Jakorin get back from Kaliphin so fast? The build was set before the Kaliphlin civil war. The rounded base really puts the whoulebuild on a higher level. The castle itself is nice looking. Maybe some wooden structures or a tower would be a good addition. But it definitely can stand its ground! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MassEditor Posted April 24, 2015 Beautiful as always Jakorin, awesome to finally see the castle of the great Swift-Swords! Really love the clean design here, and especially that brilliant base. The arrow slits look good too. I agree a few flags would add some nice color. Otherwise, this is perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakorin Swiftsword Posted April 25, 2015 Beautiful as always Jakorin, awesome to finally see the castle of the great Swift-Swords! Really love the clean design here, and especially that brilliant base. The arrow slits look good too. I agree a few flags would add some nice color. Otherwise, this is perfect! Thanks ME! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted April 25, 2015 Great castle. You have cleverly avoided the risk of creating a "big grey box" - the castle walls are neatly designed and there are variations all over the place. Excellent! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted April 29, 2015 Wonderful castle! The layout is great, and I really like how the round base contrasts with the square fortress Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
