The Yellow Brick Posted February 19, 2011 Layout Last year I started a topic showing my Lego City. However since then I have made a few changes to it. It was previously placed on the carpet, which was incredibly bumpy and didn't really help as some of the baseplates were begining to mold into the shape of the carpet by the sun and the city it was also a great little town for spiders and bugs who loved to crawl into the buildings and die . So not long ago we had a table made which at first I was quite worried that I wasn't going to get all of my town to fit on. But I managed to squash it on (you can see, because the train track is hanging off nearly). But I'm quite happy with the result, so here it is. my new table town. Now you may be wondering why is the beach empty. Well I can explain. I'm still waiting for the new harbor sets to be released so that I can upgrade the beach. (Some of you might of seen my other Beach, and thought that it needed more details added) You can also see that I'm building a wall of rocks on the side of the water. The farm is also something that I plan to upgrade alot. Previously I posted a much larger farm. but some of you pointed out that it was very bare. So after taking your comments into consideration, I made it alot smaller and also added some plans and tree's (I will be putting more in) Can you spot where I ran out of track That's all for now. I will keep you updated in the future when I add to it. C & C welcome as allways. Oh and the quality of these photos dosn't look too good so I'll try and improve that sometime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wooootles Posted February 19, 2011 Very clean. Very nice. Lots of room for expansion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EverettYA Posted February 19, 2011 Very nice city The Red Brick . Its nice and simple, not over crowed. Where did you find a table that big, its almost 10 feet long ? Keep Bricking! EverettYA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted February 19, 2011 Nice and clean looking 'The Red Brick', plenty of room to expand....by the looks of it you are getting ready for the new harbour sets....oh, don't forget the new surprise 3677 maintance train....left room for that eh ? Brick On 'The Red Brick' ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pandora Posted February 19, 2011 Yay!! I love seeing scenes like this You must have hours of fun with your town! Thank you for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Yellow Brick Posted February 19, 2011 (edited) Very nice city The Red Brick . Its nice and simple, not over crowed. Where did you find a table that big, its almost 10 feet long ? Keep Bricking! EverettYA Yes the table is very long and tall (Gives me a great little hide out under it, I sometimes take a lamp, a book and a nice cup of tea under there too ) Nice and clean looking 'The Red Brick', plenty of room to expand....by the looks of it you are getting ready for the new harbour sets....oh, don't forget the new surprise 3677 maintance train....left room for that eh ? Brick On 'The Red Brick' ! Yay!! I love seeing scenes like this You must have hours of fun with your town! Thank you for sharing. Thank you Lightningtiger and Pandora, I am most certainly ready for the new sets. I have it all planned out. Oh and pandora I have quite alot of fun. I sometimes have those moments where I pretend I'm a minifigure living in it and act out car chases and other things Oh I wish I could be a kid again and do that everyday. Edited February 19, 2011 by The Red Brick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gareth Posted February 19, 2011 Its very nice and open you don't get that much with other peoples city's they always look too crowded I like it and also a lot of room for expansion too, can't wait to see what you add next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Guy Bri Posted February 20, 2011 Great city TRB! Can't wait to see more pics as you expand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregorovich Posted February 20, 2011 I really envy all you people with these spectacular cities! I love your city a lot, and I look forward to seeing it finished. Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streifen Posted February 20, 2011 wow!! ur city (and table) is enormous!! i hope ur table is not against the wall or else you will not be able to access the buildings on the inside easily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Yellow Brick Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) Thank you for all of your nice comments. I'm very excited myself to see it expand. wow!! ur city (and table) is enormous!! i hope ur table is not against the wall or else you will not be able to access the buildings on the inside easily. No, I have just enough room for me to walk around it or squeeze around. And I can easily reach into the middle. Edited February 20, 2011 by The Red Brick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickviller Posted February 20, 2011 Wow! What an enormous makeover compared to your previous city. This is so much better. Although I'm not fond of that many roads but it still looks great, can't wait to see more buildings and train stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Yellow Brick Posted February 20, 2011 Wow! What an enormous makeover compared to your previous city. This is so much better. Although I'm not fond of that many roads but it still looks great, can't wait to see more buildings and train stuff I don't think I used that many roads as I have certainly cut down on them since I moved it onto a table. But anyway thank you Brickviller Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XimenaPaulina Posted February 21, 2011 Very cool city layout TRB! I would have to agree the whole layout is very clean-looking and well-planned. I really like some of the neat features you've put in there, like the center fountain, the expanded base for the 7637 Farm, the provision for a mini-beach, and the train tracks circling around the whole city. Though I understand this is still a WIP, so I'm looking forward seeing this with additional sets, details, vehicles, and of course a more populated citizenry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RubeusHagrid Posted February 21, 2011 That is FANTASTIC! Great Build. I can't wait to see it with the new Harbour sets. If only I had room for something like that I'm working on a small island resort at the moment (because that's all I have room for ) How much did it cost for all of this. Those roadplates cost a fortune! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Yellow Brick Posted February 21, 2011 Thank you KielDaMan for your kind comment That is FANTASTIC! Great Build. I can't wait to see it with the new Harbour sets. If only I had room for something like that I'm working on a small island resort at the moment (because that's all I have room for ) How much did it cost for all of this. Those roadplates cost a fortune! A small island, Now that must be an interesting build. I don't know the exact price but I know it's more than £1000. (according to brickset). Luckily I brought the road plates before they shot the price up. Why do lego keep doing that . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Yellow Brick Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) I apologize for the double post but I have a quick question. As mentioned before, the train track is almost hanging off the edge and I put some blue tack underneath the tracks to try and hold them in place. But I was wondering if I should remove the blue tack and replace them with some nails. Just to try and hold the track in place (Only in certain parts, not all the way round) Edited February 21, 2011 by The Red Brick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tabris Posted February 21, 2011 You really are lucky having such a big table for your city display. Now you have to fill it with buildings and vehicles, which it sure will be an arduous but exciting task. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Yellow Brick Posted March 13, 2011 Time for a small update. Okay, Today I have been working on the beach and trying out different techniques I could use to make the water look more realistic. All that I could think of was to place some Trans dark blue cheese slopes onto the water to give it a 'wave' effect. I will be also adding some white studs soon. Oh and I have also done something to the police station... Can you guess what I will be moving the police station soon to underneath the table as I am getting a board made which will create a small city underneath, That way I can get the harbor to fit in next to the beach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzylegobricks Posted March 13, 2011 Time for a small update. Okay, Today I have been working on the beach and trying out different techniques I could use to make the water look more realistic. All that I could think of was to place some Trans dark blue cheese slopes onto the water to give it a 'wave' effect. I will be also adding some white studs soon. Oh and I have also done something to the police station... Can you guess what I will be moving the police station soon to underneath the table as I am getting a board made which will create a small city underneath, That way I can get the harbor to fit in next to the beach. You Built the police station Backwards! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
escortmad79 Posted March 13, 2011 Oh and I have also done something to the police station... Can you guess what You've trapped that guys hand in the roller door? How many baseplates is your town? Length & width Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted March 13, 2011 G'day 'The Red Brick'....noticed a new photo of your character there....I believe your other one was blown up at an ATM ! I like your beach, pre-heatwave eh ? But I might comment on the police station, the road plates don't seem to fit with it right, a T-junction would help out the front so police vehicles don't have a rough ride leaving the station. By the way looks like someone either fell from the roof or got dumped at the police station ! Great work as always and Brick On ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManitobaMoe Posted March 14, 2011 love your layout. the beach is cool. look forward to see it as you continue building Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Yellow Brick Posted March 19, 2011 Correct Fuzzy How many baseplates is your town? Length & width Erm... 14 x 6 baseplate's. G'day 'The Red Brick'....noticed a new photo of your character there....I believe your other one was blown up at an ATM ! I like your beach, pre-heatwave eh ? But I might comment on the police station, the road plates don't seem to fit with it right, a T-junction would help out the front so police vehicles don't have a rough ride leaving the station. By the way looks like someone either fell from the roof or got dumped at the police station ! Great work as always and Brick On ! Thank you Lightningtiger, Yes the T-junction isn't in the correct place for the police station. That's why I will be moving it underneath the city, I'll hopefully have some pictures of that up soon. I don't think that women fell from the roof. You see that man up there, I think he pushed her . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
city boy Posted March 19, 2011 nice work . hopefully a train does not find usethose switches or bye bye house Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
