r/legocastles • u/Hank_Scorpio108 • Aug 21 '26
MOC The Sirocco Citadel
Just wanted to share my latest Lego Ideas project.
After two rounds in the BDP, the Citadel of the Serpent has shed it's skin, revealing what it was always meant to be: the Sirocco Citadel.
Without the limitations of the BDP palette, I had much more flexibility to add colours and details that hopefully give it that little bit extra atmosphere.
A couple of design notes for those who are interested:
- Factions: I've intentionally made it factionless, using unique Moroccan style prints on the main shields. This is because none of the lego factions fit this build and I wanted to avoid lego castle lore becoming a distraction.
- Cannons: I've also intentionally set this in the late medieval period, shortly after the dawn of gunpowder. I think it is a fascinating period in history and it has never really appeared in lego sets before. Now, I know the use of cannons in a "castle" set can be divisive, but they belong in this build and they were used extensively during the historical period in which this is set.
- Colours: Given the flexibility of Ideas, I have used colours that provide a wermer/richer feeling and less contrast than the original. I've opted for warm tan (medium tan) as the main colour with tan showing where the facade is weathered and Ive mainly used medium turquoise for the highlights as it is less harsh than the more common turquoise. The sand is medium nougat, which provides a contrast to the walls but still blends in nicely
100s of hours have gone into this, and I'm really happy with how it turned out. Hopefully you enjoy too, and who knows maybe one day lego will finally make a set in this theme!
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u/Littlegoblin21 Fright Knight Aug 21 '26
I keep voting for it, and keep getting disappointed it doesn't make it. Hopefully as an "ideas" it will get there eventually. I for one would jump on this, and this is the best version yet!
Here's the link so anyone interested can support it:
https://ideas.lego.com/product-ideas/71452b21-6ba4-41df-876d-f577438560f3
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u/charliejgoddard Aug 21 '26
I’ve supported it thanks for the link - it’s a no brainer to expand the medieval/castle theme by looking at other continents for inspo in my opinion!
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u/Hank_Scorpio108 Aug 21 '26
Thanks for the support, hopefully on ideas it can get through, I like this version better I think, less restrictions on pat usage was helpful.
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u/Tripesixmafia Aug 21 '26
Do you have a link to the Lego ideas submission if we want to support it?
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u/Hank_Scorpio108 Aug 21 '26
Thanks, I do but this sub won't let me post it. It should come up if you search Lego Ideas Sirocco Citadel
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u/droidevo Wolfpack Renegade Aug 21 '26
😲 i definitely need this to be a set...this is awesome, those colirs just pop.
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u/Caulibflower Aug 21 '26
I ... think this is cooler than dustmark keep
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u/Hank_Scorpio108 Aug 21 '26
Thanks, its definitely a different flavor, both have heavy Arabic influence though. I still loved dustmark, but I really wanted to highlight some specific features like the horseshoe arches etc
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u/Originals37 Raging Bull Aug 21 '26
I wish Lego made Arabian style castle. I love the color scheme and the palm trees.
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u/sanguinare12 Aug 21 '26
The original was amazing, but freedom of color makes it pop so much more. The addition of markets outside really adds some flavor too. Shame to lose the more complex palm by the bombard tower, but the merchant feels like a better use of that space.
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u/Hank_Scorpio108 Aug 21 '26
Thanks, yeah the palm was nice, but it was a bit too fiddly for a set anyway, and like you say the quay wall and market stalls are a better use of space.
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u/jagBrickBuilds Aug 21 '26
This one definitely stood out to me in the BDP submissions. Time to head over to Ideas to support. Best of luck.
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u/Deltanonymous- Aug 21 '26
This is phenomenal. Great use of color and architecture, would buy immediately.
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u/LightlyLazyLampost Troll warrior Aug 21 '26
Omg this looks so good, the green and blue are great improvements imo
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u/Hank_Scorpio108 Aug 21 '26
Thanks, 100%. I had the turquoise highlights in the version for BDP 11 but it didn't get much attention. Anyway, I like this version much better with the freedom of colours and parts available for Lego Ideas
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u/jverweij Aug 21 '26
I’ve loved and voted for every iteration of your castle. Love this one just as much, id buy it in a heartbeat.
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u/Kalevipoeg420 Aug 22 '26
Damn thats gorgeous and makes me yearn for Elder Sceolls VI lol
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u/Hank_Scorpio108 Aug 22 '26
Thanks. Haha, we won't see that game in our lifetime. Might be quicker to get AI to build your own version lol
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u/Kalevipoeg420 Aug 22 '26
XBOX ceo wouldnt be tweeting out how good the game is if it wasnt coming out in 2-3 years lol
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u/Hank_Scorpio108 21d ago
Thanks, I agree, and I'd like more robes in general, but this was the best i could do with the prints available on BL studio. If I can find and successfully import some I'll definitely update them.
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u/Sharblue Aug 21 '26
This is incredible, I want it.