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Re: The Eastern Invasion (III) ends ...
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Sat, 29 Apr 2000 11:10:11 GMT
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In lugnet.castle, Kung-Khoon Quah writes:
> Here's the last installment of the Eastern Invasion which is the webpage I
> created dedicated to Lego Japanese Castles.
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> http://web.tampabay.rr.com/kkqwebpage/
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> In it you will find some history, some culture, some Lego set inventories, some
> web links to Japanese castle sites and of course Japanese Castle MOCs which I
> have posted the last 2 weekends.
<STANDING OVATION>
WOW! not only an impressive castle, but a Nina Castle to boot...lol
Your website and your MOC are an excellent example of creativity and
engineering. Amazing work in such a short period of time = )
I have been priveledged to see this masterpiece in progress over the past 3
months or so... It was a true pleasure viewing your building process...when
I have hit "builder's block" in my own project, I consulted many of the same
links you mentioned, but more often, the pictures of your "fortress in the
making".
I think you have thoroughly demonstrated the pssibilities and "viability" of
the Ninja theme in Castle creations...
The links to real-world subject matter are an asset, adding context and
perspective to your building project.
I think your photography is excellent, documenting your progress and
building secrets. Your thoughtful engineering of a modular design lends to
the overall presentation.
I love the side-by-side presentation of your picture in Brickshelf next to
the pictures of the real Kumamoto castle. I have always shied away from
tryig to reproduce actual structures in Lego due to issues of scale and a
thousand other excuses... I truly respect what you have created. Who knows,
you could become the Dr. Carney of Japanese Castles...lol
> Most importantly you will find Japanese Castle design details and discussions
> not instructions but I hope this will help the AFOL who would like to start
> building Japanese Castles.
The fact that your descriptions are not instructions is truly a positive
aspect. You have shown how simple elements can be combined in creative ways
to accomplish your goal. You have shown just enough to spur the creative
process w/ out being restictive, in the sense "that this is the best/only
way to do it"
As an emerging AFOL, I must say I have never had so
> much fun as I had the last couple of months doing this and sharing it on
> lugnet.
I think it is safe to say you are no longer an "emrging AFOL"...whether you
know it or not, I think you are hooked...lol
LMKWYT ? Any more details you would like to see ...
EXCELLENT WORK!
Your teaser pics always made me want to see more...what the inside looks
like and how you accomplished a great system of modularity w/ lots of
playability....those questions have been answered for me.
> So what's next on the Lego drawing board ?
> Maybe a small outwork fortification for Kumamoto MOC, a masugata (double gate
> set at right angles) and some walled enclosures with watchtowers ...
I am anxious to see any new additions...
> OR maybe an Euro style castle then I can have a East v West storyline ...
I would love to see your interpretation of the "traditional" style castles
after seeing your current masterpiece.
> Who knows ...
Only time will tell?
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| (...) John, Thanks for all your comments and support. One of the best things about lugnet is the fact that it brings a community of people together that likes the same things - ninja themes and Lego. I am sure it is true for me and others that this (...) (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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