SleeplessNight Posted March 7, 2023 (edited) Hi, Everyone! At first I want to apologize, this topic is about my entry in Bricklink Designer Program and I'm pretty sure there is some place dedicated to this stuff but somehow I couldn't find it - so please let me know or just move this post where it belongs Now, to the point. Of course there are far too few Lego castles around, so I decided to build one more: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-1/482/Mountain-Fortress Here are some photos of the actual build, proving it's buildable : And yes, I like Ninjago Edited March 8, 2023 by SleeplessNight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atorsoy Posted March 7, 2023 Really good job with this! I especially like the bay window and the work you've put into making it look bitterly cold with the snowy details. I'm almost freezing just looking at it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimBaggins Posted March 8, 2023 Awesome build, definitely one of the best castles in the program. I love the snow, the pallette, and the slanted wall, it's very inspiring. Best of luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Follows Closely Posted March 8, 2023 Got my vote. Top 3 for sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Follows Closely Posted September 8, 2023 (edited) Six months later and I realized I don't want to wait another 10 months to a year. The shape is interesting and not as complex as it appears. I am looking forward to the final product and I suspect that there may be a few structural changes in the final product, but probbly not as other bricklink sets had nothing changed, even thought they should have. The build has been great so far, the angles and the overall layout is believeable as a small fortress in a mountain top. I have decided to build a summber version since it was in the high 90s all week long. Snow just does not come easy in this heat. It is going to be the tallest castle by far when it is complete. This angle is not the best, but once it is complete it will show better from the "Front". I think I have the footprint correct, but I am not 100% sure as the red 1x plate in the middle has some preasure on it. Edited September 9, 2023 by Follows Closely spelling is hard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SleeplessNight Posted September 8, 2023 @Follows Closely Not bad! You may lack patience, but you make up for it with perseverance This is the original floor plan (I hope I won't be sued by Bricklink for contract infringement). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Follows Closely Posted September 10, 2023 (edited) ^ I am away from home this weekend, but once I am back I will verify my assumptions. Thanks @SleeplessNight. edit: Upon further investigation my build had a one stud error on one of the walls. Thanks again for details, I now have a firm foundation. Edited September 10, 2023 by Follows Closely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarles Posted September 11, 2023 Fantastic build! The layout is so interesting and I love the crest above the door. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Follows Closely Posted September 12, 2023 I am just a short while away from completing my atempt to build @SleeplessNight 's Mountain Fortress. My collection is old as I have added very few parts post 2015; I am missing 100+ pieces. I am not going to bricklink anything yet as I will wait untill more information comes out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SleeplessNight Posted September 13, 2023 Impressive Looks like you need a few Technic axle connectors at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Follows Closely Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, SleeplessNight said: Looks like you need a few Technic axle connectors at this point. I did, and that part of the build was very enjoyable. Actually that floor was by far the most interesting part of the build for me. I am looking forward to building the real thing in the next 10-12 months. Spoiler Edited September 13, 2023 by Follows Closely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lion King Posted September 18, 2023 It looks fine. Good job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Follows Closely Posted October 30, 2023 The model was just published on bricklink. Dang, that would have made my job a whole lot easier! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeoBrick Posted October 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Follows Closely said: The model was just published on bricklink. Dang, that would have made my job a whole lot easier! What do you mean? That page has been available for months now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Follows Closely Posted October 31, 2023 You can click on the 3d model and move/zoom/rotate. That was not there a month+ ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SleeplessNight Posted November 1, 2023 @Follows Closely I'm pretty sure it was like that all along At least I didn't change anything it in recent months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Follows Closely Posted November 2, 2023 Well, I feel foolish then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
