[MOC][WIP] Post Office

[n8udd]

Hi, 

Long time reader, first time (proper) poster.

I'm working on adding a post office into my modular street (I loath to call it a town, as it's not even close to some that I've seen on here!). I was originally building it up in LDD, but have since redesigned it using stud.io.

It's a WIP at the minute, but I'm looking for a bit of feedback, as this is my first proper MOC.

I'm planning on using 7731 in the driveway, and 60100 for the helipad that will be on the roof.

Any constructive feedback would be great.

 

https://flic.kr/s/aHskxeK1gH

Link to Flickr album, as it won't let me upload images > 20kb!

 

 

Edited November 26, 2017 by n8udd
Added Flickr link.

[iammac]

Welcome aboard n8udd!

As a fellow reader, I'm afraid my opinions don't pull much weight. However, it has been my observation that in most of the official MBs, flights of stairs are almost always pulled off with a CITY-esque stair piece. Now, to be fair, they have often been overlaid with tiles (to capture the style you have here,) but I just can't help but muse that the stairs you're using will use many pieces without much appreciable advantage. A <insert that tiresome argument> flight would also build into the wall easier IMO.

Thanks for the chance to look at a great WIP. Pray tell what goes on the cut out corner with the tiles?

 

MAC

[n8udd]

Thanks for the input iammac.

That's a good point about the staircase. In the previous iteration I was looking to replicate the design of the staircase from the 10218 Pet Shop, but this time decided to go down an easier route.

I think I'll look at using the staircase that is used in AS.

I'm not 100% certain on the plans for the second floor yet. I'm thinking some kind of staff room, as well as access to the roof, although I may change the location of the staircase now.

[n8udd]

Update to the Post Office WIP:

I've added a second floor with staff area, toilet and manager's office. Also moved the staircase to free up some room.

I've also added more detail to the interior on the ground floor after taking inspiration from a visit to my local post office!

[kokkie20]

I am not a modular guy but maybe add some variation to the outer wall? I mean to the lbg bricks. For the rest it looks good in my opinion :)

[n8udd]

18 minutes ago, kokkie20 said:

I am not a modular guy but maybe add some variation to the outer wall? I mean to the lbg bricks. For the rest it looks good in my opinion :)

Yeah, I know it's a bit bland atm...

This is my first MOC, and only built 3 of the modulars from scratch once each, so I'm lacking in some of the advanced techniques that are used for the normal modulars.

It's a bit similar to the Pet Shop style, which has the plain brickwork.

I'll have a look at the other modulars and try and draw some inspiration.

 

Thanks for the input

[kokkie20]

No problem, i am not great to at MOC so nothing against that :)

Can't wait to see more progress! :)