LEGO Guy Bri Posted June 23, 2011 Neat little town you have 'LCM' so far. I look forward to see it grow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoCityMann Posted June 24, 2011 OK, Have added the walls to the theater area. Also a surprise "second story". OK, so it doesn't come off but that's the stage's "fly" area. Behind the scenes you can see the ladder into the theater's fly area and the catwalk. A "Grand Emporium" inspired skylight over the stage area for natural lighting. Yup. It's a 6-wide version. and kind of an experiment for the seating in the theater. Not sure if that's going to be the final design. More of a nightclub style of seating. Brick On! and as always, questions, comments, suggestions, and criticisms welcome. ~LCM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted June 24, 2011 Ah, nice so far......lights you need lighting 'LCM' ! I look forward to the improvements and Brick On ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoCityMann Posted June 24, 2011 Ah, nice so far......lights you need lighting 'LCM' ! I look forward to the improvements and Brick On ! Made some changes to Lightning Hardware tonight Moved the back door to the left side of the building So that I could move things around inside. We now have a cash register on the counter. Based on the GE set. The part drawers have moved to the left of the counter to make way for the new paint station. A new tool rack under the front window to make space for the paint station. (Need to get some coffee stirrers to cut up for the spouts.) The big tool rack has stayed pretty much in the same place Brick On! and as always, questions, comments, suggestions, and criticisms welcome. ~LCM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CPLegoMaster Posted June 24, 2011 MOD is usually used to describe a Modification to an official set, Like my city Bank WIP is Work in Progress, Something that is not yet completed. MOC is My Own Creation. There's a thread somewhere that lists commonly used Acronyms on the forums if you search a bit for it. {EDIT} Here's a Link: Eurobricks Acronym Dictionary Brick On! ~LCM Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamamono Posted June 24, 2011 Very nice town, LCM! Here are my thoughts on each of the buildings: Lightning Hardware Store: I really like this one;you've incorporated some great details (the sign, the dumpster, the cabinets, etc.). However, I think the sidewalk would look better in a shade of gray. Coffee Shop: Love the interior on this one. You've really done a great job creating a full coffee shop in a pretty small space. The drive-thru is also a great idea, but you should remove the shutters from the drive-thru window; I don't think I've ever seen a drive-thru that has shutters on its window. Bank MOD: This one is really fantastic; it gives me a few ideas for modifying the bank myself! The whole first floor is very nicely done, and the safe is very nice. Theater: This is a great idea for a building! I love how you implemented the red curtains, catwalk, and seating. All in all, you've done a great job on your town. Keep going! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregorovich Posted June 24, 2011 Excellent MOC's, LegoCityMann! I agree that you need to include some roads in your layout, but the individual buildings are really good. I especially love the hardware store's interior - the designs are great. The MODed bank also has loads of great details, like the sign and desk. Well done, good luck, and thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoCityMann Posted June 24, 2011 Very nice town, LCM! Here are my thoughts on each of the buildings: Lightning Hardware Store: I really like this one;you've incorporated some great details (the sign, the dumpster, the cabinets, etc.). However, I think the sidewalk would look better in a shade of gray. Coffee Shop: Love the interior on this one. You've really done a great job creating a full coffee shop in a pretty small space. The drive-thru is also a great idea, but you should remove the shutters from the drive-thru window; I don't think I've ever seen a drive-thru that has shutters on its window. Bank MOD: This one is really fantastic; it gives me a few ideas for modifying the bank myself! The whole first floor is very nicely done, and the safe is very nice. Theater: This is a great idea for a building! I love how you implemented the red curtains, catwalk, and seating. All in all, you've done a great job on your town. Keep going! All the sidewalks in Stoneford are red with the exception of the custom paving on the Beverage Store. Even the GE will be getting the red treatment very shortly. The coffee shop doesn't have the shutters. I removed them. Those are the old style drive-thru windows that open outwards instead of the newer sliding type. Excellent MOC's, LegoCityMann! I agree that you need to include some roads in your layout, but the individual buildings are really good. I especially love the hardware store's interior - the designs are great. The MODed bank also has loads of great details, like the sign and desk. Well done, good luck, and thanks for sharing! A lot of thanks on the interior of the Hardware store goes to lightningtiger. He gave me a lot of pointers and ideas for stuff on the interior. Coming up next: Upgrades to the Beverage Store from a previous post. Brick On! and as always, questions, comments, suggestions, and criticisms welcome. ~LCM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tharris147 Posted June 24, 2011 Great Town. I really like the thunderbolt on top of the store. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamamono Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) All the sidewalks in Stoneford are red with the exception of the custom paving on the Beverage Store. Even the GE will be getting the red treatment very shortly. Ah, I see. Looking back on the pictures again I noticed that all the sidewalks are red. I actually think that it looks rather nice in front of some of the buildings like the theater, but it just looks awkward in front of the red hardware store. Coming up next: Upgrades to the Beverage Store from a previous post. Brick On! and as always, questions, comments, suggestions, and criticisms welcome. ~LCM Sounds good, I look forward to it! Edited June 24, 2011 by Captain Tamamono Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoCityMann Posted June 24, 2011 B-OM-19D Beverage Store/Paper Stand Here we have the town Benerage store. As you can see the beverage store has a tidy cobblestone sidewalk with a small news stand out front. Sorry sir, we're all sold out of the tribune today. This MOC was designed completely because of this Minifig. He's pan handling to get enough for another bottle. The roof features a large condensor and fan to keep the beverage store nice and cold. A closeable entry with windows for late night sales. A keypad on the wall for safe entry and security. A safe and register behind the counter. A few shots of the rest of the interior. New selling top shelf Cutty Sark Scotch. Brick On! and as always, questions, comments, suggestions, and criticisms welcome. ~LCM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted June 24, 2011 'LCM' didn't you already show us this or have you made some changes.....anyway, great work like always from you - a nice fusion of classic town with modular inspiration ! Keep them comming and Brick On ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamamono Posted June 24, 2011 Wow! The beverage shop looks great! The architecture of the building is very nicely done, and I love the fan and condenser on the roof. I'm certainly looking forward to seeing more! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoCityMann Posted June 27, 2011 B-OM-19C As noted in another thread the Hardware store went thru a major renovation today. After the it was noted that the Red Storefront with the red sidewalk I made some changes. We now have a White storefront with Red accents. I'm not 100% on the inverted arch now. That might change. The back of the store got an addition. The cashiere and employee area is situated here now. The backdoor now opens into the alley in the rear. The Acetylene and Propane tanks have been moved inside the store for refills and there are now gauges indicating the need for refills at the rear. It also features rooftop access from the employee area. The ceiling height has been expanded and a shelf added over the cash register. The front of the store remains unchanged except for the color. I think the addition of white to areas of the interior really opens the space up and makes if feel a lot larger than it actually is. The extra band of white also helps to draw the eyes up making the space seem larger. Brick On! and as always, questions, comments, suggestions, and criticisms welcome. ~LCM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enrgie Posted June 27, 2011 Love the white colour better! The inverted slopes remind me of a nice Chinese Restaurant. LOL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoCityMann Posted June 28, 2011 The Beginning of my new Stoneford MOC. Any Guesses Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted June 28, 2011 The hardware store looks even better, really looks like a True Value hardware store (US one that is, not Aussie) and nice looking fuel depot or the starting of one I guess.....keep going 'LCM' and Brick On ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoCityMann Posted June 29, 2011 Nope, Keep Guessing. I think I have solved the seating issue in the theater. Going with the seating idea from the Town Plan. Placed my first ever bricklink order. Can you guess what I ordered from the pictures? Here's the first row installed. Brick on! and as always, questions, comments, suggestions, and criticisms welcome. ~LCM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted June 29, 2011 Great seating in your theater 'LCM', so what is that tank arrangement then ? Keep going and Brick On always 'LCM' ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoCityMann Posted June 29, 2011 (edited) Great seating in your theater 'LCM', so what is that tank arrangement then ? Keep going and Brick On always 'LCM' ! Here's the next part of the arangement, But you'll never see it in the town layout. ;) Brick On! ~LCM Edited June 29, 2011 by LegoCityMann Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoCityMann Posted June 30, 2011 and now you see what sits on top of that Crazy Colored Contraption. Here it is with the team from Imperial Construction working on the building Why will you never see the crazy colors? There's still 1 part coming that will tie this in with the First part of the new MOC. Meanwhile, I decided to take a visit to my town, where I ran into Shaun, the owner of Lightning Hardware and his Dog. He and I got to discussing knives, I was proudly displaying mine when he said "You call that a knife" and proceeded to put mine to shame. ~LCM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted June 30, 2011 No, he said 'That's not a knife......this is a knife !' Great looking construction site....they can visit my name-sake hardware store and buy a new hammer or a knife ! Keep going 'LCM' and Brick On ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoCityMann Posted June 30, 2011 I wondered if you'd get that joke ;) Brick on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputnik16 Posted June 30, 2011 (edited) Is the thing the crane is on the building that's getting constructed ? You put these up too late for me (but it's worth it ) . I wish they had yawning emoticons. Edited June 30, 2011 by sputnik16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
