[MOC] Don Horseleone (31168 x4 Alt build)

[BrickDuvel]

Once upon a time in medieval Italy there was this majestic castle with a mighty tower rising high above the surrounding landscape.
This castle was the home of the famous Horse Knights.
 
Its Donjon could be seen from far far away.
It stood on firm pillars and climbed straight up to the celeste sky.
It was constructed with carefully selected limestone and topped of with a rugged wooden hoard.
The tower was decorated with bright blue flags and above its entrance rose a grand sculpture of a black horse head.
 
The people were in awe of the breathtaking beauty of this castle and called it 
‘Don Horseleone’
(for the locals aka ‘the Don’)
 
Don Horseleone is built with 4x 31168 Lego Medieval Horse Knight Castle sets. There are no other Lego pieces used in this build.
 
The castle can be displayed from various angles. The build is made up of a front and back section. The 2 sections can hinge open and for transporting purposes the sections can also be detached from each other.
 
The build contains:

• The base of the front section with 2 prison cells and a secret wall
• A gatehouse with a functioning drawbridge
• The donjon with a bedroom, detachable hoard, detachable cone shaped roof and a functioning portcullis
• The base of the back section with a forge, a supply room, a tree and a jetty/pier
• The top of the back section with a water well and a tudor style building with a dining room and a library in the attic
• A jousting scene
• 4 brick build horses

The castle can open up completely and every function becomes accessible.

The MOC uses almost 4800 of the circa 5400 pieces in 4x31168 sets (4 brick build horses included, no minifigures included in this piece count).
Almost all light bluish gray, dark gray, brown, tan and green pieces out of the 4 sets were used.
Dimensions:  

• H: 51 cm/20 inches
• W: 37cm/15 inches
• D: 44 cm/17 inches

When opened up the width is 56cm/22 inches

Instructions are available on Rebrickable in PDF format.

Youtube overview movie link is posted below these pictures

 

Edited September 12, 2025 by BrickDuvel

[GeoBrick]

Very reminiscent of a Lowlands castle. I like the bailey, especially the top 'wooden' part and the horse statue below it. The hanging banners on the smaller tower, the color scheme of the house, and the defensive entrance layout are a good touch.

[DonQuixote]

Nice! I really like the large tower and the house part. 

Interesting layout. A bit different then we have seen before but I like it. 

[jtooker]

Great job with that main tower!  The overall shape and the roof are great.

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

Incredible geometry and architecture 

Beautiful features with the drawbridge and gate! 

Beautiful design!