lightningtiger Posted July 22, 2011 Thanks to everyone responding to the poll, I could see what people liked in a service station. Now this....oh, sorry about the picture quality it was taken on my mobile phone. More pictures comming later (especially after I get the second bowser hose tomorrow ), comments and suggestions welcome.....keep watching ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AussieJimbo Posted July 22, 2011 (edited) Nice one, captures the style of a few of those older sets whilst looking a bit more modern. I wonder however if the roof canopy needs to be so high. :classic: Edited July 22, 2011 by AussieJimbo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted July 22, 2011 Nice one, captures the style of a few of those older sets whilst looking a bit more modern. I wonder however if the roof canopy needs to be so high. :classic: Thanks 'AJ' and the reason for the high roof, pump 1 is diesel......prime movers etc.,. Brick On ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AussieJimbo Posted July 22, 2011 Righto, carry on. :-) :classic: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwil Posted July 22, 2011 Nice job there. You need a big sign board like these: http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=BA04pb01 http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=BA04pb02 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MSC94 Posted July 22, 2011 Great work with the colour scheme - it's instantly recognisable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icy brick Posted July 22, 2011 Nice piece of eh, gas station? Lookin forvard to tomorrow Looks like I really should stop drinking that cofee have not done any progress with my bricks or brains... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted July 22, 2011 (edited) Thanks 'jonwil', 'ice brick', 'MSC94' and again 'AJ' for your kind comments etc.,. Ah, 'jonwil' could you tell where I got the Shell stickering from.....copy & paste from BL ! Hopefully later on I can give you all a better look at this creation of mine, only a custom figure and fuel hose short at the moment.....keep on commenting.....keep on watching ! Quick edit, 'AJ' spoke about the roof height.....compare this one to door ways and bowsers. Edited July 22, 2011 by lightningtiger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Studs Not On Top Posted July 22, 2011 I like it! It looks like a Classic Town set-- simple but effective. Nice board choice, as well. Was that originally found in a gas station set? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Out of Sight Posted July 22, 2011 Nice one LT! I like the raised canopy, it makes sense, since there are a lot of trucks or even huge tour buses that need to top up after a long trip in the outback. Do you have the actual pic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted July 22, 2011 Thanks 'Studs Not On Top' and 'Out of Sight' for your kind words, actually this is a fusion design of real life and classic Legotown sets. The stickering comes from the 1999 Shell promo gas pumps and Select shop. Hopefully, I can get good shots of the interior of the shop tomorrow - keep on watching ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted July 22, 2011 (edited) Hi Lightningtiger, I simply love the SHELL logo! ...and this gas station is awesome, with your true details! Edited July 22, 2011 by LEGO Train 12 Volts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drevim Posted July 22, 2011 Another fine job, LT!!! You have truly came into your own, doing the modern-classic Lego designs. Will be on the lookout for the interior updates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted July 22, 2011 Thanks 'drevim' and 'LEGO Train 12 Volts' for your kind comments, today yes, more photos (sad to say they might be the camera in my phone ones though....sorry ). I have to come up with a custom figure as well today, but it's at least 95% finished. Keep on watching for the update. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Guy Bri Posted July 22, 2011 Great start 'lt'. I prefer Shell over any other gas station, myself. Great idea for the gas pump poles. Looking forward to the next update Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted July 22, 2011 Thanks 'Leg Godt Gud' for your kind words there, updated photos in three hours or less ! Keep on watching......oh, yeah.....any suggestions ? (Footnote - pub is still on going, plus car dealer and shopping centre are facing redesigning and waiting on a stacks of money for stacks of special parts..tiles and tiles and more tiles ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted July 23, 2011 Quick update, still no figure or second hose yet..... More to come so keep on watching ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Blackman Posted July 23, 2011 That's very nice :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted July 23, 2011 Nice new pictures! I like the noticeboard behind the shop counter! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted July 23, 2011 Thanks 'Ben Blackman', now only a hose to go..... I'm off now to buy that hose - updating again shortly. Keep those comments comming ! Nice new pictures! I like the noticeboard behind the shop counter! Thanks 'LEGO Trains 12 Volts', but that's no notice board...it's pegboard with merchandise on it ! Keep watching ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoCityMann Posted July 23, 2011 (edited) Looks Great my friend. But one question, Where's the classic Shell Logo? Brick on ~LCM Edited July 23, 2011 by LegoCityMann Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted July 23, 2011 Thanks 'dr_spock' and 'LCM' for your comments, my own problem today is TC didn't have my hose but tomorrow they will. A Shell sign eh ? Maybe. Keep on watching.....keep on commenting ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted July 23, 2011 There's a part two to this creation, the roadhouse diner....yes, this will become an extension to a greater creation......so any ideas of what you like in a diner suggest away ! I should be picking up that hose today and if I can get hold of the Cybershot I can shoot better pictures. Keep watching and commenting ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted July 23, 2011 Finally I found a photo to prove the height is right for the driveway roof. On the hunt for roadhouse diner frontage designs right now ! Keep on watching ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
