Wineyard Posted January 20, 2015 In the early 17th century european traders and missionaries was banned to enter Japan. The shogunate believed that the europeans were forerunners of a military campaign and therefore they were expelled. My project is inspired by these events. The scene depicts some desperate Europeans who tried to take refuge in a castle. Criticism and comments are highly welcomed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SerenityInFire Posted January 20, 2015 Excellent work! I really like the SNOT technic you used for the lower castle walls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slegengr Posted January 20, 2015 That is one nice castle, Wineyard! The style is spot-on similar to the Himeji Castle! I like the stone foundation and the tiered roofs! The windows are also nicely done, as are the wooden guard towers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickSev Posted January 20, 2015 Impressive! Most impressive Outstanding work and a lot of "Japanese Minifugures". You have a very nice collection of them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Numenorean Posted January 20, 2015 wow, respect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Gidman Posted January 20, 2015 Absolutely stunning! So well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted January 20, 2015 Very fine Japanese setting - excellent castle & scene! Some pics seem to be a bit dark (ok, I am always struggling with picture improvement myself... ) Brick on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balbo Posted January 20, 2015 Fantastic I love the SNOT technique you used for the lower walls! The roof looks impressive, too. Amazing work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco86 Posted January 20, 2015 Excellent work. I have built some asian MOCs lately and thought about a Japanese Castle next. Yours is a great inspiration. Really accurate ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotmistrz Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Really nice work. Edited January 20, 2015 by Rotmistrz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bennemans Posted January 20, 2015 this is painfully beautiful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calanon Posted January 20, 2015 Very impressive work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCO Posted January 20, 2015 Criticism and comments are highly welcomed! Criticism? What criticism? It's spot on! Awesome build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGOmania-Workshop Posted January 21, 2015 Wow. That is amazing. I love the walls are turned on their sides to make it more 3d. The detail is amazing. It is so beautiful and the only other word was majestic. I love this thing sooooooooo much!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2maxwell Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) I'd been thinking about doing one of these castles for a while, but I had no idea where to start. This is really amazing, and is inspiring me to give it a crack. Really just top notch stuff. Any chance you could give us a closer shot of the courtyard and (if there is one) the interior? Edited January 21, 2015 by 2maxwell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady K Posted January 21, 2015 Very stunning! So many details! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary The Procrastinator Posted January 21, 2015 A huge, impressive build. Love your wall texturing, and you've nailed the architecture perfect. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
songwm Posted January 21, 2015 Holy cow, thus is truly awesome work!! The temple is really majestic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jody Meyer Posted January 21, 2015 wow, so much detail, love the use of snot for the mountain / Wall side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rollermonkey Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) I lived in Japan for three years and saw a few Jō during that time. This is fantastic! It even looks a little like the one in Ibaraki prefecture on the way to my in-laws' house. (although the roof of that one is sand green) Don't get to see a lot of Asian architecture in LEGO, so this is especially cool. Edited January 21, 2015 by rollermonkey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dubbadgrim Posted January 21, 2015 I've never seen an Eastern-style castle in that scale or with any techniques like that, spectacular! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m0dulo Posted January 21, 2015 I love the detailing in the wall and roof construction. The colors and techniques look great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunman Posted January 21, 2015 Really great grey walls mate! Those roofs also are excellent made with great details! The packed action also at the entrance of the castle is great, It looks amazing looking at so many japanese helmets packed... Keep building great mocs like this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blufiji Posted January 21, 2015 Excellent Japanese build. Makes me wanna try those again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mechamike Posted January 21, 2015 Very Impressive!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
