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CCCX Ras-al-Jabar

Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 8:17 am
by Fianat
CCCX Ras-al-Jabar

This story tells us a tale of a gorgeous and rich land now buried under the sands,

Ras-al-Jabar

"An old castle called Ras-al-Jabar was built hundreds of years ago by Emir of
Rabaat in the southern realm of Mamlakat. The Salam river
runs through these lands and it is the main source of fresh water and
fish. Ras-al-Jabar is the center of trade and learning. Markets impress
everyone by rich variety of products from all over the world.
Ras-al-Jabar's library is still the largest in the southern region.
This castle provided safety and defence to the whole land.
But its greatness fell when The Dark times began..."

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CCCX Ras-al-Jabar by Fianat, on Flickr

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This is my first entry for the Colossal Castle Contest 2012 in the Castle Category

Deeplinks :
Brickshelf Set
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Thanks for viewing! Hope you will like it! :wave:

Re: CCCX Ras-al-Jabar

Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 12:38 pm
by soccerkid6
One of the most jaw dropping castle builds I've ever seen :shock: You captured the Eastern architecture perfectly :D

Re: CCCX Ras-al-Jabar

Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 5:27 pm
by mrcp6d
Phenomenal.

The angles you've worked into this are great, as are all the details that really bring this to life (assassins on the roof!). The stone architecture reminds me a bit of the dwarven architecture in Skyrim for some reason. Really awesome MOC.

Re: CCCX Ras-al-Jabar

Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 11:42 pm
by Mark of Falworth
Some of the best eastern architecture I've ever seen! The sheer size is also most impressive!

Well done and good luck! :)

Re: CCCX Ras-al-Jabar

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 3:20 am
by Justin M
This really has an Eastern architecture feel! I think it's pretty safe to say that you probably have the Miscellaneous category in the bag. :D

Re: CCCX Ras-al-Jabar

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 8:02 am
by Tastymuffins
I was really praying this would be in the misc category because now it looks like I'm not going to have much of a chance of winning the castle category anymore :P this this is just awesomely awesome.

Re: CCCX Ras-al-Jabar

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:47 am
by Fianat
Thanks, guys!) I am very glad to see this coments. :)
Tastymuffins wrote:I was really praying this would be in the misc category because now it looks like I'm not going to have much of a chance of winning the castle category anymore :P this this is just awesomely awesome.
Thanks! you are wrong, your creation is absolutely awesome, and have much of chance!))

Re: CCCX Ras-al-Jabar

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 9:12 pm
by Eklund
Yep, a quite astonishing build! Great job working all sorts of different domes into the build.

Re: CCCX Ras-al-Jabar

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:11 pm
by UKver2.0
I love this build. I imagine the castle extends to the back and right and the bazaar continues off into the distance? ...so many details to take in. This is really great.

Re: CCCX Ras-al-Jabar

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:27 pm
by LettuceBrick
Amazing architecture and rock work.
The whole MOC is absolutely breath-taking.

Re: CCCX Ras-al-Jabar

Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 12:27 am
by Medieval Guy
This is brilliant! I love the way the castle is a part of the cliff.

Re: CCCX Ras-al-Jabar

Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 6:10 pm
by Fianat
Medieval Guy wrote:This is brilliant! I love the way the castle is a part of the cliff.
LettuceBrick wrote:Amazing architecture and rock work.
The whole MOC is absolutely breath-taking.
UKver2.0 wrote:I love this build. I imagine the castle extends to the back and right and the bazaar continues off into the distance? ...so many details to take in. This is really great.
Eklund wrote:Yep, a quite astonishing build! Great job working all sorts of different domes into the build.
Thanks) very pleasure

Re: CCCX Ras-al-Jabar

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 10:36 am
by JPinoy
Beautifully done!

I sometimes wonder, when on Earth will LEGO ever make a Castle theme with a Middle Eastern style? I mean, just look at what fans can make!

You should send pics of this MOC to the LEGO design team, just to give them some ideas of what is possible with a Middle Eastern Castle theme!

Re: CCCX Ras-al-Jabar

Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 3:57 pm
by Fianat
JPinoy wrote:Beautifully done!

I sometimes wonder, when on Earth will LEGO ever make a Castle theme with a Middle Eastern style? I mean, just look at what fans can make!

You should send pics of this MOC to the LEGO design team, just to give them some ideas of what is possible with a Middle Eastern Castle theme!
Thanks! :)
It is good idea and I think that I will post it on Cussoo))

Re: CCCX Ras-al-Jabar

Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 3:43 am
by Aeridian
Fantastic work! I really like the architectures and colors of the buildings. Great job on the rock work as well! :)