New Mannum 2015

[lightningtiger]

Well with only a few left to go of 2014 and what a horrid last half of the year it has been, with my mum-in-law passing a week from Christmas , my own mum starting cancer treatment and the family cat being put to sleep .......add that no work means no money and no money means no new Lego.

To start 2015 I thought I might redesign many of the buildings in New Mannum, starting with the supermarket......oh, and hardware store and perhaps the post office.......perhaps put myself back in NM might pull me out of feel so low and down.

I'm thinking of a huge country store combo.....48 stud wide......True Value Hardware/Foodland/Post Office so what does everyone think ?

Keep them separate or combo them.......all three together do exist in Oz over the years plus a combo means a new build without needing money.....except no new stickers.....ran out of ink and yes, no money to buy fresh ink jet refills.

Before starting I'll wait to see what some of you say first.......and hopefully I'll have a better 2015 too.

[Criga88]

I'd say a small series of buildings would look more homely in NM, it's always seemed like a smaller town with no need for large buildings. All the best for the little that remains of 2014 and into 2015 though.

[lightningtiger]

Thanks 'Criga88', I was only thinking of the idea because my mum-in-law used to live in a town where the local supermarket was also the post office and had a mini-hardware store in it complete with paint tinting machine......sadly like my mum-in-law it is also gone.

The thought came to my mind to copy that store but I couldn't match the colours or designs without spending cash.....cash I don't have.

As of mid-night tonight I run out of internet credit......so then it Macca's for crappy wi-fi till I can afford internet again......sorry, for sounding down everyone.....please keep suggestions and ideas coming in....thanks.

Edit - example of a hardware & supermarket combo......note - the building on the left is not a store anymore, both businesses live in the Foodworks building......I should know I've been there myself.

Edited December 29, 2014 by lightningtiger

[bitbang]

I prefer smaller, homier towns myself. I like them to resemble my area. It is peaceful and compact. Everything as far as shopping goes is one one road then just lots of houses and parks.

[lightningtiger]

Thanks for the feedback 'bitbang', now I feel if I do combo the hardware store and supermarket together I would be making the town smaller, more homier like......well I need more feedback.

[lightningtiger]

I've been trying to find more pictures to show everyone what I mean........

Sorry, it's so tiny the picture......this one in Auburn.....on the edge of the Clare Valley wine region.

I visited the store only on Saturday and popped down the small hardware department to score ideas.

Other towns in SA with hardware store supermarket combos are Lyndoch in the Barossa Valley and of course Tintinara which I have picture above a few hours ago.

I actual want to open up the stores and show off what's inside them better so kids can see the detailing in them and to give NM an even more humble country town feel.

Edit - oh, quickly found this again.....it's from about thirty or so years ago in WA......

Yep, hardware and food can go together !

Edited December 29, 2014 by lightningtiger

[Criga88]

Looks like you have plenty of reference material for whichever direction you decide to take NM

[LAKAbricks]

For the challenge, why not try to make a combined hardware and food store? My guess is that in many small towns around the world, different kinds of shops have been combined. And one of the most obvious combinations must be hardware and food.

[Captain Braunsfeld]

Well with only a few left to go of 2014 and what a horrid last half of the year it has been, with my mum-in-law passing a week from Christmas , my own mum starting cancer treatment and the family cat being put to sleep .......add that no work means no money and no money means no new Lego.

Very sad to hear this.

All the best for 2015!

[Loves Houses]

I'd say several modulars - always better - you can re-combine, play lots more.

I hope 2015 turns out to be a better year for you and your family. Brick on!

[lightningtiger]

Thanks everyone for your kind words it means a lot to me.

Now I don't build modulars in NM.....with all the detailing on the inside I like light flowing through so kids can see through the windows and see what's inside.

I'll decide during the day which direction NM's buildings go.....keep watching !