Siegfried Posted October 18, 2008 I'm taking this building down (or breaking it, as Sinner would say): Well I would have if I noticed this update! Sorry. You really have to stop posting in my 3am! I tend to go to bed at about 2am, and I don't always have the time to check the entire night of posts... Anyway, it's a shame you decided to break it, but I do agree that it isn't your best work. The right hand side looks good but the left is lacking. What's the cow doing on the roof? Even so, I might take your "build ASAP" concept and re-build my town. It's buried under parts at the moment due to a room re-arrangement anyway. I miss playing with my trains... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hinckley Posted October 18, 2008 What's the cow doing on the roof? Actually, Ras put it there and it's become such a part of the structure, I didn't even notice it as out of place anymore. Brilliant! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas B. Posted October 18, 2008 The cow is a nice touch! Who put a restraining order on me?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eilif Posted October 20, 2008 I know it's been 7 months since you wrote this Alex, but I think you're wrong about Chicago. It's not so new that it doesn't have an eclectic mix of buildings in its downtown and its neighborhoods. There's enough of a history to create a similar juxtaposition of building styles just like you would find in Europe....Chicago, Oslo, Copenhagen and Stockholm-that list, of course, bookended by the two most beautiful cities in the world. In a fit of non-Fabuland building, I started two other normal system-scale Town projects as well: a new modular cinema-a project I missed this post also, but as a passionate Chicago fan, I feel the need to comment... Regarding architectural mix, I completely agree. It's especially evident in neighborhoods that are in transition, or have recently been gentrified. It may not be as extreme a mix as Europe, but in those kind of Chicago neighborhoods, you will seen classic greco-gothic influenced greystones, next to Brick 2 flats, next to one story bungalows, wood sided frame houses, all allong side of new construction that ranges from "trying-to-hard-to-look-impressive" private homes, to angular modern glass and steel structures. We'll be waiting for these new town Projects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
