Castillo Pittamiglio Dice Shaker

Castillo Pittamiglio is a castle (turned into a museum) in Montevideo Uruguay. The castle was designed by Humberto Pittamiglio and built in 1911. It is a tribute to the science of alchemy. The castle is full of obscure symbols with deep meanings giving it a mystique that complements role playing games. This dice shaker is made out of Legos.

Legos

1x1 Brick (3005) - Light Bluish Gray (1)

1x1 Brick (3005) - Reddish Brown (6)

1x1 Brick (3005) - White (4)

1x1 Brick (3005) - Trans Black (4)

1x2 Brick (3004) - Black (1)

1x2 Brick (3004) - White (2)

1x2 Brick (3004) - Trans Black (2)

1x2 Brick, Modified 1x2 with Studs on 1 Side (11211) - White (1)

4x4 Brick, Round Corner Macaroni Wide with 3 Studs (48092) - Light Bluish Gray (3)

4x4 Brick, Round Corner Macaroni Wide with 3 Studs (48092) - Reddish Brown (18)

4x4 Brick, Round Corner Macaroni Wide with 3 Studs (48092) - Tan (4)

1x4 Fence (3633) - White (1)

2x2 Plate (3022) - White (1)

2x2x1 ⅓ Brick, Modified with Curved Top (67810) - Light Aqua (2)

2x4 Plate (3020) - Light Bluish Gray (1)

2x4 Plate (3020) - White (1)

1x2 Plate (3023) - Reddish Brown (1)

1x1 Plate (3024) - Dark Bluish Gray (2)

1x1 Plate (3024) - Dark Tan (2)

1x1 Plate (3024) - Light Bluish Gray (2)

1x1 Plate (3024) - Tan (2)

6x6 Plate Circle (11213) - Light Bluish Gray (1)

1x2 Tile (3069b) - Tan (4)

2x2 Tile with Bright Light Yellow Horse Head (3068bpb1076) - White (1)

Minifigure, Body Wear Neck Bracket with 2 Back Studs (18986) - Trans Clear (1)

Minifigure, Body Wear Wing Feathered (11100) - White (2)

Torso Plain (973) - White (1)

Hips and Legs (970c00) - White (1)

Each layer of the tower is comprised of three 4x4 bricks (round corner macaroni wide) and one 1x1 brick. The front area is open on each layer.

1) The first layer is light bluish gray (see image 1).

2) The second layer starts with the 1x1 brick on the opposite side and is reddish brown (see image 2).

3) The next five layers are reddish brown with the 1x1 brick alternating from one side to the other.

The front of the castle has a balcony near its bottom.

1) Start with a 2x4 light bluish gray plate and attach the fence on one side.

2) On the other side build two four layer 1x1 plates for the outside studs and one 1x2 brick for the middle studs.

3) Position two 2x2x1⅓ brick (modified with curved top) on top of the 1x2 brick (see images 1-3).

4) Position the bottom of the 2x2x1⅓ bricks on the 6x6 plate (see image 4).

The unique architecture and ornate facade truly make the castle unique.

1) Start with a white 2x4 plate.

2) Place a white 2x2 plate on the front middle studs.

3) On the back studs place 1x1 white bricks on the outer studs and a 1x2 black brick on the middle studs.

4) On the next layer position two 1x2 trans black bricks.

5) On the next layer position four 1x1 trans black bricks.

6) On the layer position 1x1 white bricks on the outer studs and a 1x2 brick modified with studs on one side.

7) On the final layer place two 1x2 white bricks.

8) Position the 2x2 tile (horse image) on the front studs (see images 1-3).

1) Place the ornament on the completed balcony and place the balcony piece on the 6x6 round plate base (see image 1).

2) Attach the torso and legs of the minifigure together (see image 2).

3) Attach the neck bracket to the torso and the wings to studs on the back of the neck bracket (see image 3).

4) Position the completed minifigure on the completed ornament (see image 4).

1) Position the tower of the base (see image 1).

2) Add an additional layer of four 4x4 bricks (round corner macaroni wide) in tan (see image 2).

3) Lock the bricks in place using four 1x2 tan tiles (see image 3).