snaillad Posted August 8, 2016 Hello fellow EB members; I present my newest MOC with a distinct American feel from the 1940's - Brickhills Avenue. It was inspired by a trip to Disney's Hollywood studios several years ago. I was really interested in the Art Deco/Streamline styling of some of the stores on 'Sunset Boulevard' and 'Hollywood Boulevard' and did some research to find out where they got their inspiration from. Many of these buildings are based on real one's in and around L.A, many of which are still in use today albeit with different purposes. The corner store houses Gini's electrical store and the white and black streamline building is a ladies clothing boutique. I certainly enjoyed making the ladies store more than the electrical shop I've set it in the early 1960's, just as the 'Walk of fame' stars we're being added to the sidewalk/pavement, also a good excuse to use some very cool Scooby-Doo 1960's hairpieces! Anyway on with the pics - all 7 of them; You can see them at flickr if you prefer on the link here: https://www.flickr.c...s/52656812@N04/ Any questions, comments or suggestions welcomed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bricklover Posted August 8, 2016 Fabulous job on the interiors and exteriors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickCurve Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) Looks great! I think the palm tree needs to have some more leaves on it though. Edited August 8, 2016 by BrickCurve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gongoro73 Posted August 9, 2016 Speechless, as always. You are a master builder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFOLguy1970 Posted August 9, 2016 Wonderful example of Art Deco. The interior details are also very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickJagger Posted August 9, 2016 Nice job. The interiors are incredibly realistic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eurotrash Posted August 9, 2016 Plenty of SNOT, lovely interiors, perfect color palette. I think you've got that Art Deco/Streamlining design spot on and this is another incredible build by you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dazz Posted August 9, 2016 Cool build. Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peedeejay Posted August 9, 2016 Another masterpiece! The level of detail and style you create by choosing the right bricks and colors always amazes. You always make it look so easy! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlockLogo Posted August 9, 2016 Your use of colors and textures/SNOT is just amazing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vindicare Posted August 10, 2016 I'm always in awe of your buildings. They're amazingly detailed. You capture the feel of the era beautifully. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex54 Posted August 10, 2016 Once againe, a really nice moc from you! Nice color scheme, nice architectural details for thos art deco buidings, and nice choice for the minifigs wears and hairs! That looks really nice and smooth, as your style is! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snaillad Posted August 10, 2016 Fabulous job on the interiors and exteriors. Thanks bricklover, its long overdue I also made some interiors! Top notch. Cheers gabrielerava! Looks great! I think the palm tree needs to have some more leaves on it though. Thanks BrickCurve, sadly I have limited tree elements, I've seen some awesome palm tree designs but I didn't have the parts to replicate so its the best with what I had! Speechless, as always. You are a master builder. Wonderful example of Art Deco. The interior details are also very nice. Nice job. The interiors are incredibly realistic. Thank you Gongoro73, AFOLguy1970 and BrickJagger! Plenty of SNOT, lovely interiors, perfect color palette. I think you've got that Art Deco/Streamlining design spot on and this is another incredible build by you. Cheers eurotrash, it was fun to build something with plenty of colour. Although I can't say if it's true to original colour schemes, mine are taken mostly from Disney Hollywood studios! Cool build. Thanks for sharing! Thanks Dazz! Another masterpiece! The level of detail and style you create by choosing the right bricks and colors always amazes. You always make it look so easy! :) Thanks peedeejay, it may look easy but I tell you I pull my hair out trying to make MOC's that haven't been seen before! Whether that be in colour and or style. Your use of colors and textures/SNOT is just amazing... I'm always in awe of your buildings. They're amazingly detailed. You capture the feel of the era beautifully. Once againe, a really nice moc from you! Nice color scheme, nice architectural details for thos art deco buidings, and nice choice for the minifigs wears and hairs! That looks really nice and smooth, as your style is! Much appreciated BlockLogo, Vindicare and alex54! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carebear Posted August 11, 2016 Wow!!! Love it!!! - you also make great pictures Greetings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gongoro73 Posted August 11, 2016 Can't believe you don't work for Lego yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliza Posted August 12, 2016 You always do such great art deco! I like the contrast of older buildings set in the 1960s... gives it a great sense of time/place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted August 13, 2016 Marvellous, absolutely fantastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReplicaOfLife Posted August 13, 2016 Another great work! The interiors are real eyecatchers - love the old-fashioned tv set in Gini's, and the clothing boutique has a nice, airy feel to it. Is there anything in the upper floor of Gini's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steph 104th Posted August 13, 2016 A beautiful build, the interior is just as stunning as that brilliant exterior. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ER0L Posted August 13, 2016 Another fantastic Art Deco style building from you! :thumbup: I especially love the outstanding SNOT sections on the facade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man with a hat Posted August 15, 2016 Wow. Another amazing build. Flawless! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bartram Posted August 16, 2016 Excellent job!! Love the detail inside the electronics shop and all of the various appliances! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wookiee Posted August 16, 2016 As usual a really nice build in this style. You have gone all out using Brick with groove in Sand Green . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted August 18, 2016 Gorgeous inside details! The shops are amazing and the whole building is a masterpiece! Very well done ...like always from you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
