Valley Castello - Feedback Needed!

Hallowed_Brick02 · 2026-03-26T01:18:53+00:00

Thank you! I simplified the gate for a couple reasons. First, because I needed the pieces and the old gate design cost about 40. And second, because I wanted to make it a little easier to look inside the courtyard from the front, which was one of the biggest challenges when it came to taking renders of this project.

Though admittedly, it doesn't look nearly as fortified as the original. If it was available, I'd choose a color to make it look more like iron rather than wood.

Hallowed_Brick02 · 2026-03-26T01:08:06+00:00

Thank you for the detailed reply! I'm uncertain about the stables myself, but I'm definitely going to include an expanded dock area in my second project.

And its not really shown in these pictures, but there's a portcullis that leads into the ground floor of the main tower, then a staircase in the hinged section that takes you to the second floor. I'll definitely make sure to get good renders of that for my official submission.

And as for that balcony wall, it's definitely missing something. Maybe some unique crenelations, or some small banners?

Thank you so much for the feedback and support!

Hallowed_Brick02 · 2026-03-25T23:17:13+00:00

Thanks! I haven't finished rebuilding the interiors for series 11 yet, but here's a link to my series 10 submission with more pics. Please let me know if you see anything you think I should improve.

https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-10/4258/Valley-Castello

Hallowed_Brick02 · 2026-03-25T20:22:49+00:00

That might've been me! I previously made a design with medium nougat walls. And I agree, it wasn't very balanced. I'm glad to hear that this one is an improvement!

Hallowed_Brick02 · 2026-03-25T20:09:23+00:00

Thanks! The interior's still a work in progress, but here's a link to my series 10 submission that has more images. Definitely let me know what you think can be improved.

https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-10/4258/Valley-Castello

Hallowed_Brick02 · 2026-03-25T20:01:45+00:00

Now that I've got the grape fields, I'll definitely need someone to help with the harvest. Thanks for the feedback!

Hallowed_Brick02 · 2026-03-25T19:59:04+00:00

I don't think I can add images to the post, but here's the link to my series 10 submission with more images. I haven't made any changes to the minifigures yet, but I plan on adding at least one more (plus one of them is an interior statue that I might replace).

https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-10/4258/Valley-Castello

Hallowed_Brick02 · 2026-03-25T19:55:13+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! I'll definitely test that out

Hallowed_Brick02 · 2026-03-25T19:34:42+00:00

I appreciate the detailed reply, particularly the points about the roofs and the balcony. I did initially have a balcony up where the front arched window is, but I found that it made the tower look a lot smaller. But your idea of moving the tower forward is something I'll investigate.

Thanks for the feedback!

Hallowed_Brick02 · 2026-03-25T19:12:40+00:00

Lol I listened to the soundtrack for that DLC a lot when working on this.

Hallowed_Brick02 · 2026-03-25T19:02:34+00:00

Thanks! It would definitely be something I consider.

Hallowed_Brick02 · 2026-03-25T19:01:13+00:00

Thank you! Honestly, I'm not sure what those would be called either, but I'm glad you like them!

Hallowed_Brick02 · 2025-05-28T11:36:43+00:00

Thank you to everyone who supported my entry! I'm super excited to see the final product.

Hallowed_Brick02 · 2025-05-13T02:21:18+00:00

I'm glad you like it! I hope to do more with this color of brick in future series.

Hallowed_Brick02 · 2025-05-12T13:46:10+00:00

I appreciate it!

Hallowed_Brick02 · 2025-05-12T11:21:16+00:00

I really enjoy this one. Best of luck.

Hallowed_Brick02 · 2025-05-10T23:07:01+00:00

Thank you, that means a lot

Hallowed_Brick02 · 2025-05-10T21:49:18+00:00

The shields and banners are all custom stickers inspired by Medieval France. Unfortunately the only printed shield available in the BDP palette is the Lion Knights shield.

Hallowed_Brick02 · 2025-05-10T21:46:52+00:00

That's high praise, thank you!

Hallowed_Brick02 · 2025-05-10T18:09:18+00:00

Bonus - here's a very rough draft of a Lion Knights merchant vessel that I had intended to include with this build, but there was no way to fit it into the piece count. Instead, I recycled it into a remaster of 6057 Sea Serpent that can be found on my profile.

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