lightningtiger Posted July 26, 2010 Since I've finished the chemist and toy shop, plus the addition of garden centre gate....more photos..... Comments welcome and I'm a conformist! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted August 2, 2010 Now this is what I call a main street ! A shot from a different angle....... I have now new plans - the curve section in front of the menswear store will go for a 4 way junction which one side will go down to a boat ramp. On the other corner - a pub, with another revamp of the Bridgestone Select going next to it - follow by a Target Country store next to the grocery store which sits along side the menswear. There is still a long way before this town centre itself is even finished, then the tractor/farm supplies place, oh yeah a truck stop and the mega-surprise at the end ! I'm a conformist! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted August 2, 2010 Thanks 'jonwil' for your kind comment - I'm still working on the main street, but I have a problem......street names ? Any suggestions ? I'm a conformist! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sisco Posted August 2, 2010 Maybe name the streets after prominent figures of Australian History? One thing that I would personally need to see would be Erwin Street. You know, native Australian, Crocodile Hunter? Also; are you going to have shops on the other side of the street, or are you going to leave it open for easier viewing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted August 2, 2010 Thanks for the kind words and your ideas 'cralegoboy' - true, famous Aussie names for streets sound good - let me think about it. Now the answer to the other side of this street is .......riverbank......a pretty riverbank with green grass and trees, so yes playability is my true aim of this design overall. I'm a conformist! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sisco Posted August 2, 2010 Oooh, a riverfront main street! That will look absolutely lovely. Are you going to actually make the river? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted August 2, 2010 A river - you bet, it will have a river......well I couldn't call it a river town without a river now could I. Now I did also say boat ramp and a surprise when I completing the MOC, which will be at least 9 (32x32 stud) x 9 (32x32 stud) base plates big overall (whew)! I'm a conformist! 'cralegoboy' I'm a conformist! everyone ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Arjay Posted August 4, 2010 I haven't been keeping up with this topic as I should be. Anyway, lovely town lightningtiger it really is begining to take shape. I was expecting a topic for the chemist so I didn't comment sooner. It is wonderful. If you are struggling with street names how about: Arjay Street? Arjay Lane? Arjay Road? Honestly those names are the best. Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fugazi Posted August 4, 2010 If you are struggling with street names how about: Arjay Street? Arjay Lane? Arjay Road? Honestly those names are the best. What about Arjay Walk? Got it? No? Jaywalk... Ok I'm too funny for this forum... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted August 4, 2010 Thanks for the comments 'Lord Arjay' and 'Fugazi' - I should be starting work on the two 4 way intersections tomorrow - that is tiling paths etc., plus planning the Target Country store. Now for those not know what one is, well it's clothing, manchester, some cookware/dinnerware, basic electricals (like toasters and dvd players) plus some toys as well. These stores can vary greatly in size from small in Hamiliton Victoria to large like Clare South Australia (good wine country HIC !). I'm a conformist! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted August 4, 2010 G'day everyone again. Just posting an image on what my department store will be based around..... Though not as wide, still it will fill a 32 wide plate......oh, Fossey's stores became...Target Country stores.....as they were in the country. I'm a conformist! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfy 8880 Posted August 4, 2010 Now I did also say boat ramp and a surprise when I completing the MOC... A paddle steamer will not be a surprise, since I've already guessed it. Where is that quintessentially SA phenomenon, the traditional, European style church in the middle of the Australian desert? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted August 4, 2010 Thanks for comments 'Wolfy 8880' - well it's not a paddle steamer but on saying that one could be on the drawing cards - maybe like the P.S. Industry or P.S. Marion both of which still run and are AWESOME to travel on. A church on the outskirts......hmm.....let me think about it ! Anyway gang keep on guessing.....what else is river related to a town ? I'm a conformist! everyone ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotoAndLego Posted August 5, 2010 Anyway gang keep on guessing.....what else is river related to a town ? I'm a conformist! everyone ! a bridge...and some ducks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fires-storm Posted August 5, 2010 Well done, this is shaping up to be a truly beautiful main street! the tool store is one of my favorites so far And my guess is some sort of water shipping or fishing industry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted August 5, 2010 Thanks 'gotoAndLego' (you guessed it) and 'Fires-storm' for your kind comments - but what style of bridge is the final project (or close to being the final one) going to be ? I'm a conformist! everyone ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sisco Posted August 10, 2010 So, have you made any progress? I'm dying to see new pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted August 10, 2010 (edited) Sorry , there 'cralegoboy' but I have been busy with a few other matters around the home. On saying that, I've started work in LDD on the branch of Target Country, plus a total rethink on the Bridgestone Select store - new fresh and realistic design while still working around the 7642 garage. As soon as I have another MOC done you will all be seeing it......so I'm a conformist! everyone ! Edited August 10, 2010 by lightningtiger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted August 11, 2010 Just a quick one today..... The hardware store now has a higher roof and of course the improvements to the delivery truck, comments welcome and I'm a conformist! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted August 30, 2010 This is how Target Country fits in the plan of things........ I still have to get a stack of 2x2 lbg tiles to finish off the roadplates with footpaths. Comments welcome and I'm a conformist! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redcross Posted August 30, 2010 (edited) Your target store is great,it shows you have made careful consideration to the layout. I wonder do you do little research trips to the real stores looking for inspiration. A little suggestion perhaps split up the red and white buildings of target and iga. I look forward to your next project. Edited August 30, 2010 by Redcross Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted August 30, 2010 Your target store is great,it shows you have made careful consideration to the layout. I wonder do you do little research trips to the real stores looking for inspiration. A little suggestion perhaps split up the red and white buildings of target and iga. I look forward to your next project. Thanks for the comments 'Redcross', yes I do alot of research both on the internet and visiting actual stores. So keep out on the lookout for more updates.....I'm a conformist! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickaroo Posted August 30, 2010 This is like watching someone play Sim City. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted August 30, 2010 This is like watching someone play Sim City. Thanks 'Brickaroo' for your comment, I guess it's like Sim City - though I have never used it ever on a computer. More stuff will be done tomorrow and posted a.s.a.p. ! I'm a conformist! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
