Magma Posted November 19, 2018 Hi all. This is my first post in this subforum. I'd like to share my first Ninjago themed MOC that I made late last year with you, a raid on a shrine (and defending it!). Overview Ninjago Shrine Raid 1 by Magma X, on Flickr Close up (of bad guys in action!) Ninjago Shrine Raid 2 by Magma X, on Flickr Alternative view Ninjago Shrine Raid 3 by Magma X, on Flickr (Larger versions available on Flickr). I have no idea what the plots of Ninjago are - I just used some of the figs I had acquired to make a little scene based on a variety of Asian inspired influences (like Ninjago itself really). I hadn't bought any Ninjago sets until a few years ago (the Temple of Airjitsu seduced me), and since then I've bought a few more sets - there have been a number of great sets released lately and I quite like the dragons and buildings. This MOC started from an attempt to build a roof using the "cheese" slopes - getting the centre roof section done took the longest part of the build! The rest of it flowed from there and it was an opportunity to use some of the exotic leaf colours I had acquired to see what they looked like in a MOC. This was built for the "Ninjago" monthly build theme for our LUG. Thanks for looking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iammac Posted November 20, 2018 Hey Magma! That roof is something else now, isn't it? Definitely the centerpiece of this one. You've done such a tidy job, it's almost hard to see how it's put together. I like how you used 1x1 tiles on jumper plates to give the "broken shingle" effect here. Great work. MAC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peppermint_M Posted November 20, 2018 Thank you for sharing this excellent build! The mixture of plant construction and the landscaping are great. I like the pathway winding up to the shrine and second the kudos on that roof method. Have a feature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cylo Posted November 20, 2018 Great job! The details look great, and the roof is certainly done nicely! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodiziorobs Posted November 21, 2018 The roof really is a standout. I think you dod a great job, whrre you balanced the busy, "old/weathered/tumble-down" style that is so popular for Castle MOCs with a simpler look; it's detailed, but not distracting from the the actual scene. Great use and positioning of minfigs, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magma Posted November 22, 2018 On 11/21/2018 at 8:31 AM, Peppermint_M said: Thank you for sharing this excellent build! The mixture of plant construction and the landscaping are great. I like the pathway winding up to the shrine and second the kudos on that roof method. Have a feature. Thanks very much Peppermint_M! I am humbled to be featured. Thanks iammac, JarJarBonks, and rodiziorobs for taking the time to comment, I appreciate you taking the time to do so. I am glad you like it! Cheers M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siPECTINIA Posted November 22, 2018 Cool, I especially like the trees Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted November 24, 2018 Very clean and peaceful diorama This MOC is a true masterpiece! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InvisibleTimmy Posted November 28, 2018 Excellent work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WesternOutlaw Posted November 30, 2018 Beautiful detailing. I love the colors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites