A new Chapter: Beginning to build a LEGO Castle for the City!

[@highdrodragon6516]

I think a couple downed trees would make the Forrest look a little more natural and add some unique areas to the woods similar to the effect the castle ruins gave the woods but love the start of the castle area

[@SamanthaLaurier]

Some mushrooms too

[@WYO_Dirtbag]

Yeah maybe a couple of dead trees still standing as well.

[@TheRatBFF]

And maybe a little lake

[@Larv6464]

I agree with all these. I think there are a little too many trees

[@peterk7428]

Or at least varying the height/width of the trees.

[@The_Brainsturgeon]

When the castle is done, re-create the scene from Monty Python's Search for the Holy Grail with the French.

[@randyclifford7350]

what is that?

[@quakxy_dukx]

@@randyclifford7350a very absurd and funny old movie that parodies the story of King Arthur

[@leodavis4242]

​@@randyclifford7350 Basically it's a comedy film and there's an English king (I think) outside a church, talking to a Frenchman who's in the church. The frenchman insults him, and IIRC, ultimately the frenchman starts throwing stuff at the king and the people who are with him, so they all (the king and the people with him) start running down the hill that the church is on top of. I don't know any more than that though. That's the rough gist of it anyway

[@olltraexceptionalcommentor7736]

@@randyclifford7350A classic, british comedy movie from 1975 which is renowned for its silly jokes and low budget effects. It had the same cast as the tv-series it was based on (Monty Pythons Flying Circus)

[@IanCarlson-v5z]

Yes. Yes. Do this.

[@SeanSL]

I’d love to see the tram slowed down a bit. Right now it looks a bit like a roller coaster! Love the castle ❤

[@50upss]

Yes! It also makes the city look smaller with such short travel times

[@Honeybeeismydad]

Yes, if the tram was slower and the stops were longer, it’ll make it look more realistic

[@einwildesmexi6211]

@@Honeybeeismydad Its already slowed down, He told in the comments of the german video.

[@kotlolish]

You could add an old "secret passage" somewhere that is collapsed in the hills of the castle. There is a train going under it so you could use it as a story telling part with going that the Tunnel for the train used the basis of the secret passages to get through the hill. Just an idea.

[@KRYMauL]

Or even better make it look like it was converted into a WWII bunker, then converted again into an access tunnel for the train.

[@Brickster83]

You and your brother are both incredible 👏 by far the best Lego city on KZbin

[@hunterwatts1478]

Absolutely! It's such a joy watching these videos

[@Sirpixel1]

Absolutely agree!

[@remichambon1593]

Yep yep, never seen a Lego layout so detailled, just a the must perfect one, just Amazing... a beauty, a must!! Thank you and your brother to let us dreaming ❤

[@hpholland]

The brotherly love is the most impressive part of this whole journey

[@jayone8891]

Any chance you could add a lake? with fishing boats, jetty's and cabins around it? looks like there may be some space at the bottom of the hillside

[@boygirl]

he already has a lake at the bottom of another hill, you can just about see it at 7:23

[@jayone8891]

@@boygirl that lake is insufficient or at least requires more to it

[@jon_5357]

You should make the final battle from Shakespeare’s Macbeth!

[@MikehMike01]

@@boygirlmore of a pond

[@abbanon]

To made the tram more realistic, I would suggest seeing if the tram encoding can allow more gradual acceleration/deceleration between stops. So it won't stop on a dime/blast off at full speed. Other than that, this has been going great so far.

[@ronaldjouster6929]

+ a lower top speed would be more realistic imo

[@FrasionProductions]

this can easy be done in the marklin system

[@wenix4934]

Yes and maybe add a code with seconds randomizer when being on the stops make it stop for a number between 5-10 seconds.

[@Taos169]

This video doesn’t involve the tram Edit: Oh wait it is about the train 6:36

[@maximussy738]

WOW! The automation that goes into everything is amazing! It would be so cool to see a summer retreat style place in the woods with possibly camping tents, and other sustainable things like insect homes.

[@thus84]

I would suggest that you could build a lake. Down at the foot of the castle. There can be a smal beach an a boat house or a club with party going on. You have a very good building technique and I love to see what ideas you have. Keep up the good work!!🎉

[@AsterBTT]

Your brother is such a champion for setting all of this up. The lighting and programming y'all are doing is really making these dioramas come alive.

[@AeciusthePhilosopher]

Could be nice to have multicolored lights in the the castle tower, since that’d make it look like the castle was still inhabited, or even add an eerie blue or green glow if you wanted to create the idea that the castle is haunted. Bonus points if you can hide one of those old glow innthe dark lego ghosts somewhere where it’s only visible while the haunting is active.

[@slomo9831]

Slap in an UV LED in the ghost to get it to glow properly.

[@TheRatBFF]

Ja that’s smart

[@jesseratcliff3508]

Could integrate some Scooby Doo lego models as part of the haunted storytelling. Would love to see the Mystery Machine outside the castle entrance!

[@TheRatBFF]

@@jesseratcliff3508 that would be cool

[@bendordoy4815]

I think a combination of the two lighting effects would be a great idea because in real life there are tour companies that take tours of castles in the day and some do night time Ghost tours of the ones which are hunted by the former residents who still roam the buildings and grounds in the afterlife.

[@tigerCola]

I wonder if, when the castle is finished, you could add a little RV park, campsite, and/or playground somewhere. It might make the city seem more lively and add some more character or storytelling opportunities.

[@RHINO_343]

ye add a camp site

[@Squidthor2]

Castle wall looks awesome!! Maybe some fallen trees/logs would help add variety in the forested areas?

[@christopherlew6724]

Hey love your work, maybe you could add some trees that have naturally fallen down?

[@hjalmarbjerner5145]

And some moss on the top of the ruins!

[@op8288]

And mushrooms in the forest undergrowth!

[@justdoingit_nl]

To make a living with building a Lego city is amazing!

[@SashedPotato]

I'd love to see, amidst the pine forests, perhaps closer to the front for more detail, a high ropes course. I love the vibes of a wilderness park with a zip line or two between the trees. It'd add life to a patch of forest and provide story telling. If you wanted it to be a bigger part of the map, it could accompany a campsite too

[@olegcvetash6463]

Потрясающе! Было бы превосходно разместить в области старого замка большую группу археологов. Археологи раскапывают и изучают руины!

[@jchendrix]

I like the idea of the ruins, it is a nice touch seeing animals bring the forest to life. I think some moss on the old stone ruins would be nice, you might have done this already. The tram being automated looks like such a difficult job but glad that you are managing to do it and bring the city to life. The lighting and the automation is incredible, it would be cool seeing the tram or trains have lights on when they are moving but I am not sure if this is possible, it would be amazing to see a passenger train with lights on moving at night, or even a plane with lights being taxied on the runway. Incredible so far!!

[@GrandPrixDecals]

I love the tiny technical explanations, loving everything you do ❤

[@marcus_2316]

By far my favorite building video for the series. There's endless ideas for the castle interior like blacksmiths, farms, armories, weapons training grounds, bakeries, etc..

[@COVE.333]

The train programming is next level, the castle building on uneven terrain, just WOW. You guys are geniuses.

[@manonthemoog]

I've been slowly building a WWII-era British airbase. Your town has been an inspiration and a source of ideas. My little airbase and accompanying town now needs a castle!

[@emreakarsu2528]

The castle really sets the scene on the hill and I’m looking forward to seeing it finished. Being innovative also with the tram/trains system is very forward thinking - one of the many reasons which sets your city apart from the rest! Amazing update, worth the wait!

[@StonewallBricks]

All of your automation work and the simple button controls for the public really make this feel like a museum!

[@simeon7450]

I think it would be nice if the brown spots you added on the towers were spread out more naturally, also covering the corners of the octagon. Right now the brown parts are a bit linear on each side of the octagons, contained by the corners.

[@kobeloton7458]

Hey Brickscraft, I love the castle and the theme it sets on the whole town but I was wondering if you could add like a tour guide of the castle like a bus going up a hill and dropping kids off at the castle? Hopefully you see this, Great work keep it up :D

[@maksstudio164]

Sounds cool

[@landsgevaer]

Yeah, or a small shack near the entrance where you get a flyer or tickets or can buy a membership for the local historical society.

[@KRYMauL]

No, they need Monty Python actors.

[@ComengProductions]

It’s really beginning to come along this area, great to see your wonderful work, keep it up!

[@fuzzypancake123]

With the trains I will suggest experimenting with adding some weights to the trains. Right now they look too light and they bounce around a bit when they are running. Adding some weight could make them much more smooth and satisfying to look at.

[@Simon-T.]

The automation is great, as is the castle. I think it'd be great to add a visitor centre and some information boards around the castle. The old town needs to make some money and it's a great tourist attraction! :)

[@Heartmonster4562]

A couple of campsites down at the bottom of the hill beside the train track underneath the castle would look really cool😊

[@johnvocatura]

You guys are amazing. Such professional building technique and design. Thank you for the top-notch content.

[@button85]

I'm always amazed by the building techniques. Incredible to be able to just come up with these ideas 😁

[@TheGiantIsopod]

The planning and work that you put into your city is incredible. I love the tower technique and might give it a try for a lighthouse I'm building. Thanks as ever for your wonderful videos!

[@emmachampion7387]

I reference to an older video, i definitely think a lauchpad for a rocket would be really cool; Especially with your building standards.

[@pureninja7725]

That Castle is going to look SO cool on the hill once its complete, can't wait to see what the next update holds

[@NiF617]

Absolutely amazing. I am in love with the different styled dwellings, the Bavarian, Red with white trim swedish, etc etc. Absolutely beautiful!

[@ordinal-scrapz]

This castle is actually really innovative with some awesome and new Lego connections

[@luizesser]

The wildlife really made a difference there. Hope to see more of that.

[@Cymindis]

Love the castle and the old ruins and animals! the forrest looks beautiful

[@andrewbarnard3229]

Absolutely love the castle towers, they look spot on. So much detail 😍

[@lbricks7631]

The dedication on display is breathtaking.

[@hwykng82]

Crazy detail on the castle and forest, nice job

[@danielmon2872]

For the tower with the 2x2 cheese slopes you could use some dark tan ones mixed in with the grey like you did for the brick pattern. Love how this is turning out

[@jellin3607]

You could add things like dirt paths or patches of different colored grass, stone and other textures to add realism, you can add things like fallen or dead trees, berry bushes, i mean there is loads you could change or add to the forest area.

[@williamewen383]

Fabulous. Love your videos of every scenario!!!! So clever.

[@msboyswillbeboys]

I've been keeping up with this for a while now, but this update is just plain impressive. The sheer thought that you put in to planning each area and every brick and then THE RAILWAY SYSTEM!! Just insane. Extremely impressive. I will be traveling across the world to see this in person when it is done. I can't wait for more, keep up the good work!!!

[@Jay-em9hb]

This is completely next level. WOW!!!! I just can't get enough. Thank you...and just...wow...you and your brother together are a force.

[@geologyjoerocks]

Those are the best rolling hills I ever seen in LEGO. So well done!

[@dd_zzero6827]

Wow, the tram system is crazy. I have no idea what you just explained. lol! LOVE the castle technique used to build it. Also nice little technique with the owl. It is the little details like this that I love. Thanks for showing it to us.

[@MitchBuilds]

What a cool technique for the tower! Loved the little details you added around the forest as well.

[@Leo_Jimenez]

This is the most amazing lego display I have seen. great work and amazing building, landscape and plazas!!!

[@tsptl152]

Even your castle technique is next-level. Your Lego city just gets more and more amazing with each video. ❤

[@garytroiano4333]

Really like how it's turning out. Simply amazing.

[@mxblueskies]

Well worth the wait. The castle is looking incredible! I'm in awe of your building techniques, as always.

[@christopherhayward2416]

I'm always looking forward to your videos!! Thank you for sharing your LEGO city with us!!

[@jonmora2559]

Top tier mock , my personal favorite mock I’ve ever seen

[@matthewmccalister5594]

WHAT!!! The building technique you used here for the castle with the hinges and filling in the gaps with the 1x2 slopes is actually beautiful. The way it is turning out looks amazing. I can’t wait to see more. And the RUINS!! 🤯😍🤯 I wasn’t ready for this city to get this much cooler this fast 😝

[@matthewmccalister5594]

Wtf I commented before you created the powered train tracks 🤯🤯🤯

[@brieucpoulain7199]

The castle looks stunning ! Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing with us

[@lauritskaaber3022]

I know it would hinder the realism, but I would love to see Aragorn fighting some Uruk hai at the ruined watchtower. Made me think of the that passage instantly.

[@richalsop]

Those towers are incredible. Your build techniques are genius!

[@macfanguy]

Love the work on the tram! Stunning.

[@gmsniperx3623]

Amazing update as per usual. A suggestion I had in mind as far as the castle goes is that you could add a little shop/office by the road that can act as a little museum, can castle merchandise items, and even schedules tours. I feel like this will make a great storyline

[@boogishoogis6911]

I think that this guy doesn’t get the credit he deserves, him and his brother are nothing but geniuses ❤❤

[@michaelforrey1030]

I so appreciate you sharing your passion with us. I look forward to your videos and seeing what you create!

[@koreanoona75]

Im always mindblown whenever a new update video gets launched. WOW!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@grandpagohan1]

Oh my gosh, this is absolutely amazing! Every video I'm just blown away by the creativity and dedication of you, your brother, and everyone involved. I really hope one day I can come visit the museum when it's ready. I live in the US so it'll be great to get out of the country and see some of the rest of the world!

[@roystraver5931]

Always looking forward to see your videos! I'm here since you moved to this location, and you never let me down! Absolutely love your videos!

[@GeneralHomsar]

Love the train automation. And the detail in the castle wall is impressive too.

[@thedeadlydevils9130]

I work with model railroading and what you did is very clever!

[@aidanrieker7416]

5:20 the owl adds so much. Very nice addition

[@Gr3en]

Great progress, your brother is a big help with the wiring and coding, lucky to have that help. Keep up the great work, looks awesome

[@builder1013]

This is so beautiful! The supports holding up the hill and everything! 🤩

[@patchee33]

WOW, you are so talented. The castle is going to be fabulous.....so enjoy your videos

[@alterman08]

You’re Amazing brotha. And your bro, but I love checking in to your updates. Thank you sincerely

[@Kanooky_Jones]

This is absolutely phenomenal. A complete work of art.

[@davidobrien619]

one of the best videos i’ve seen on your channel, and i’ve watched everything. your attention to detail is second to none. your dedication to the craft and humility in your talent makes it all the more fascinating.

[@Anyxera]

The towers look so good! The castle is really coming together:) I think building castles was my favorite thing to do with legos as a kid.

[@joshcomeau1365]

So much work, but absolutely worth it. Love seeing the progress! I don't know if it's just me, but I sorta wish the lower castle tower was taller, so that the tops were aligned.

[@shoarmaeters5673]

Your builds are incredible man! Unbelievable what you can build from only LEGO!😍🏰

[@jamesgeater3175]

Great idea adding the animals to the forest; it adds a lot of life to the scene. Having the owl hunt its prey is great story telling too. Maybe you could add some pigs and use studs as truffles or other mushrooms; then add some foragers to really flesh it out.

[@williamdillon6534]

I just wanna say I appreciate the hard work you guys put into this. Ive been watching this channel since you guys were in your previous location and just the amount of growth and story building has been next level. GG boys

[@dragnon4925]

Love this city so far and I wish I had the space time and money to make my own. Could add a bear hint in the forest as well with a couple archers and spearman.

[@jamesdeck8834]

My jaw literally dropped as you started placing the towers and walls. Phenomenal.

[@jayzo]

Lego DCC trains? Hell yeah I love the infusion of Lego and traditional model railway control methods.

[@andrewcunningham465]

I love your Lego city it’s definitely the most creative one I’ve seen and I love all the moc builds and your videos are always a great watch love watching your city get bigger and bigger

[@craftsmanwoodturner]

Once again, you have surpassed yourselves with the latest build. Those castle towers are just fantastic, and the electronic control for the tram and trains are brilliant too. This video deserves 100 likes, but sadly KZbin only lets me do one.

[@midnighteclipse7975]

Looks amazing love how you use these techniques to incorporate more realistic looking designes. It would be very space consuming, but I would love to see another castle and have they be in a long time war for more storytelling

[@CreepingDeath_]

This is probably the greatest Lego build on the planet. And it gets better with each update.

[@motherreaper7287]

I'm really loving this, the vegetation is wonderful. I feel it needs more vegetation between the trees, and perhaps more birds and flowers, maybe mushrooms?

[@thomasrinschler6783]

As others have suggested, maybe put in some campsites among the trees. I'd also suggest a hiking trail (possibly from the campground), with hikers on it getting better views of the castle and so on.

[@framedSaucer]

Great job on the castle, the towers looks amazing. There needs to be some doors in the towers leading onto the wall. Normally the walls would only have battlements on the outside, and then a wooden fence on the inside - it would also add some more visual contrast to the battlements.

[@CADdesignr]

You have such incredible skill in problem solving!! awesome!!!

[@thany3]

How cool would it be to have the train's FPV camera image available to museum visitors, like on a TV you'd hang up somewhere 😎

[@Richbrick48]

That tower building technique is amazing top notch 👍🏼

[@jovishark]

i am so excited for this castle!!! im so glad youre starting on it now, it feels like a meaningful step on the long journey of this city. the forced perspective is so cool!

[@alweron]

I absolutely LOVE the castle and the ruins. I mean...these are one of the best Lego Castle building techniques I've seen. The only little nitpick I have is the placement of the tunnel right below the castle, that does not seem realistic, but I mean, it's nothing more than a nitpick. I hope to come and visit your display once it's accessible to public :)

[@jaseman]

It's always an absolute joy to watch your videos.

[@ploobooble1141]

In the forest I think it would be a great idea to add large stones, some mossy, maybe a little divot to show where rainwater goes after a rain. Or large faces of rock, not exactly a cliff but kind of. You're living my dream man, I can't seem to work enough to buy this much lego

[@Adam13Chalmers]

Castle design and execution is looking great so far! You have many very large tasks now, including your brother. Maybe take a break and do something easy and fun like the skate park under the bridge :) I'm looking forward to that, and it makes so much sense realistically! - Great job!

[@20patronen]

You could add some archaeologist working around the castle and maybe a guide with some tourists inside. Great job! by far my favourite Lego channel