MOC: Ironmongers Store

[lightningtiger]

Here is a start of a totally new MOC for me, I have wanted to start a modular building so I have started with the shop fittings first. (W.I.P.)

You can see a cash register which is based on the one in the GE, those brown drawers behind the counter is for screws, washers, hinges, plumbing bits, too.

Ironmongers was the name given to hardware stores - so anything made from iron is sold by an ironmonger.

Even these days some of these old shops are around.....

Next I'll start on the front door and windows, then the walls, etc.,.

Comments welcome & I'm a conformist! !

Edited April 17, 2010 by TheBrickster

[anna]

This creation is packed with details!

Well done, I like it.

[greg3]

Looks good so far... (it reminds me of the "Four Candles" TV sketch by the Two Ronnies! If you don't know what I'm talking about check it out here

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Can't wait to see the rest of the shop

[BlueBard]

Looks really promising, lightningtiger!

Edited April 17, 2010 by BlueBard

[benny]

Here is a start of a totally new MOC for me, I have wanted to start a modular building so I have started with the shop fittings first. (W.I.P.)

You can see a cash register which is based on the one in the GE, those brown drawers behind the counter is for screws, washers, hinges, plumbing bits, too.

Ironmongers was the name given to hardware stores - so anything made from iron is sold by an ironmonger.

Even these days some of these old shops are around.....

Next I'll start on the front door and windows, then the walls, etc.,.

Comments welcome & I'm a conformist! !

Wah! Full equipment!! Good job! You can try to make the whole shop.

[Lord Arjay]

Well this is a change for you lightningtiger. It's looking good so far.

[lightningtiger]

Thank you 'anna', 'greg3', 'BlueBard', 'benny', and 'Lord Arjay' for your very kind comments.

Yes, this is different for me, I'm normally building in the classic open back style, but for over a year I have been wanting to build something to join onto my Greengrocer.

I have decided the late 19th century is what I'll base the frontage of the build on, a little like this........

(USA style)

(UK style)

(a real 19th century one)

(UK corner style)

(closer view - another real 19th century one)

Now my problem is which one to base it on, UK or USA style, corner style or not, any sugguestions ?

Comments welcome and I'm a conformist! !

[Redcross]

From your reference pictures it seems clutter is the common thread, enjoy making all those details. On the question of nationality I guess it should based on the intended style of future modular buildings and whether it is an old building in a modern town, or head down the 1930's period with vehicles of that era.

[lightningtiger]

Thanks for the reply 'Redcross' - all the modular buildings from Lego have inspirations from both sides of Atlantic - so this might be a mix of the same ideas. I have started working on the frontage of the store and I will say this it's not as easy as doing classic style. It's like the difference between standard def tv and high def tv - there is a great difference !

Need to get more beige and black bricks/plates/etc., oh yeah various lengths of brown x1 tiles/plates too, posting fresh pictures a.s.a.p., so I'm a conformist! everyone !

Edited April 18, 2010 by lightningtiger

[lightningtiger]

I'm back again - thought I'd throw this picture up - it's the trim work to the frontage.

This took me 2 hours to get right, now I need more grill bricks, etc.,.

Comments are always welcome.

I'm a conformist! !

Edited April 18, 2010 by lightningtiger

[lightningtiger]

The first storey is starting to come together, I will do some more pavement and the window dressing tomorrow.

Comments welcome and I'm a conformist! !

Edited April 19, 2010 by lightningtiger

[Lord Arjay]

Looking good so far lightningtiger.

Keep going!

[lightningtiger]

Well I not going to stop, but it is going to take more time, piece by piece I'll get there. I have already done some LDD work to see how some the building will look.

Thanks for the reply and the cheering on 'Lord Arjay' and I'm a conformist! !

[MetroiD]

Looking forward to seeing your progress on this project, lt :) Have fun!

[Lord Arjay]

Thanks for the reply and the cheering on 'Lord Arjay' and I'm a conformist! !

Darn. I wish I had that cheerleader minifig now.

[lightningtiger]

Thanks 'MetroiD' and again 'Lord Arjay' for your kind (fun) words !

This is my hardest challenge yet, must also get lots of 1x whatevers in brown tile - yep, it's going to have timber floors both floors.

More pictures later today (SA time)........I'm a conformist! !

[lightningtiger]

I've been busy again !

The back of the store and roof sections are next plus to finish off the flooring, I have changed my mind for the moment to make this only a single storey building, but it can be added to later on.

Comments welcome and I'm a conformist! - more to come !

Edited April 21, 2010 by lightningtiger

[Skulls_Eye_Schooner_Sailor]

Very unique thing to build and I look forward to its completion!

[Lord Arjay]

Thanks 'MetroiD' and again 'Lord Arjay' for your kind (fun) words !

Fun words? You must be talking about MeroiD there then.

Anyway back on topic your store is coming along nicely. I really like your interior.

Very cramped and packed with stuff all over the place as it should be.

One thing though, for the big bit of tan above the door are you going to add a bit of signage there?

Anyway so far so good can't wait to see it finished.

Well Done!

[lightningtiger]

Oh, no it's what you said 'Lord Arjay'...........quote ' Darn. I wish I had that cheerleader minifig now. ' unquote

Anyway thanks to you and 'Skulls_Eye_Schooner_Sailor' for your kind comments , and I'll be back to doing the flooring late tomorrow morning(S.A. time).

I'm a conformist! !

[slacker int]

Good stuff Lt! This is coming along nice

The first floor is excellent and packed with many nice details. It has a very realistic feel.

One thing though, for the big bit of tan above the door are you going to add a bit of signage there?

I was also wondering this. Perhaps some windows or detailed brick (like the things we see on the modular building line) work would enhance this section. Maybe even a lamp post out front too.

Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

[lightningtiger]

Thanks for the kind words 'slacker int' - to answer the question about that big beige bit - it will be stickered saying words like 'Hardware', 'Tinware', 'Paint', 'Plumbing Fixtures', words found back 80 to 90 years ago on similar buildings either in the US, UK or even Australia.

I'm a conformist! everyone !

[wooootles]

It's packed with details!

One note though, it was hard for me to go back to 'classic' style once I got into modular style, so be warned! it's addictive. I had to get something like this for modular style (among many others)

:skull:

Edited April 21, 2010 by wooootles

[awesomebrick]

It's packed with details!

One note though, it was hard for me to go back to 'classic' style once I got into modular style, so be warned! it's addictive. I had to get something like this for modular style (among many others)

:skull:

AAAARRRRRRGGGGHHHHHHH............

Anyway great MOC LT you just get better and better

Can't wait to see the finished product!

Only one suggestion and you can ignore me if you wan't to because it's just my opinion but, won't it look kind of strange beside green grocer if it's only one storey high I suggest that you add at least one more storey.

awesomebrick

[Lord Arjay]

Only one suggestion and you can ignore me if you wan't to because it's just my opinion but, won't it look kind of strange beside green grocer if it's only one storey high I suggest that you add at least one more storey.

Not really, if you look at any street then you'll see height differences. Heres a picture I found on google. (Word is link)