6067 Guarded Inn MOC Revamp

[Kai NRG]

CCC hosted a contest just for previous Master Builders, and somehow I'm on that list, so of course I had to participate!  The challenge was to recreate a classic castle set.  I chose the Guarded Inn--it was the bright colors that attracted me, and then the unique layout brought me back to it, though some of the forestmen sets were tempting me!

It was really fun to modernize some of the old pieces, like the red-and-black tudor panels and the window on the outside wall.

 

I made a few changes, like moving the tower from on top of the roof (I think it's safe to guess that this set wasn't designed by an engineer) off to the side and making the chimney medium nougat to differentiate it from the wall.  But I decided not to tone down any of the bright colors of the set, and I'm glad I didn't--working with these primary colors was a blast!

The door opens and closes pretty easily, though in the set it opened out.  I decided to open it in so you could still see the arch over it.

With the new castle and the updated lion knight torsos and shields, I figured I'd give the minifigures an overhaul too.  I'm especially happy with the innkeeper.

Of course the stable door opens to let the guests' horses in and out!

The biggest feature of the original set was the opening wall.  I don't know if it's really necessary to have an opening front when the back is completely open to the air, but I wasn't going to pass up the opportunity to build a play feature!

Inside got a bit of a makeover!  The new chimney is extra fancy and the chandelier actually swings!

I also built a couple of tables and benches.

Overall, this set was really fun to revamp, I hope I did the original justice!  Would love to hear what you think about it!  Thanks for stopping by.

[SirBlake]

This is just a joy to behold!

The color, the scale, recreating the details, brick building the panels…the sign is exquisite. It’s a great concept that’s expertly achieved. 

Now please do the rest of the classic sets in this style. :)

[sahidko]

This is really great rendition, would buy for sure if available as official set from Lego. :)
 

[NOD]

I like the upgraded version of the 6067 Guarded Inn. Everything is bigger and nicer. The tower is separate and was not simply positioned on the roof of the house again.

[GeoBrick]

Well done. Kinda torn what I like best; the sign or the blue door and entrance portal.

[TeriXeri]

Looks lovely and clean with this different style of building , contrast of color use very well done as well. 

[Kai NRG]

On 1/4/2023 at 9:36 PM, SirBlake said:

This is just a joy to behold!

The color, the scale, recreating the details, brick building the panels…the sign is exquisite. It’s a great concept that’s expertly achieved. 

Now please do the rest of the classic sets in this style. :)

Thank you!  Oh, that would be such a fun project!  I don't know when I'll find time for it though 

On 1/5/2023 at 3:00 AM, sahidko said:

This is really great rendition, would buy for sure if available as official set from Lego. :)
 

Thanks! 

On 1/5/2023 at 3:23 AM, NOD said:

I like the upgraded version of the 6067 Guarded Inn. Everything is bigger and nicer. The tower is separate and was not simply positioned on the roof of the house again.

Thank you!  Yes, the engineer part of me couldn't tolerate a tower on the roof of a house 

9 hours ago, GeoBrick said:

Well done. Kinda torn what I like best; the sign or the blue door and entrance portal.

Thank you!  Two of my favorite parts for sure!

8 hours ago, TeriXeri said:

Looks lovely and clean with this different style of building , contrast of color use very well done as well. 

Thank you!

[SirBlake]

21 hours ago, Kai NRG said:

Thank you!  Oh, that would be such a fun project!  I don't know when I'll find time for it though 

Your schedule is not my concern. Get to work! Lol