Zeon Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 (edited) Hello Eurobrickers! UPDATE: After four months of painful BLing (lost package, NSS, etc.) the bricks came in for the actual pencilbox. The building is appox 14 brick tall and sits on a 16x24 baseplate. It's about the ideal size for my desk space vs storage capacity Where Mary lives, this level has bigger windows for the looks. I tried to achieve a German country house-style with a classic look to fit my other sets (and taste) Has a doormat to stop the door from accidentally opening, it has smaller windows so the pens won't open it. (Thank you, SSJ2 Dark!) Yo, Juliet! The Lego guy wants to give a ride for Mary. Maybe he hasn't realized that his "family" car is only for one person. --------------- I just started a pencil box MOC for my office desk. I'm mostly into the classic town theme, and since my desk has a few classic town buildings (mostly from the 78-84 era, it's a kind of a relaxing timetravel to look at them) around, I tried to make my MOC matching them. Now, to the point: could you give me a few advices on how to improve it? I do look at your MOCs with awe (and a little envy), but I'd prefer to build in the 80's style (the begining of the 4 stud wide vehicle era that could hold a minifig) Boundary conditions: - The building has to be strong enough to handle about a "cup" (my current pencil box) of pens, knife, brush, a pair of scissors etc. - It has to match my current sets in colors, brick selection, building style etc. (361, 6363, 6365 currently) - I neither want to "overdo" (stuff too much things) nor have it too plain/lifeless - Of course, it will be a real building, but it's in the planning phase, and since i do not have a room full of bricks, i made it up in lcad and planned to buy used parts to build. To cut it simple, any suggestions are welcome, but keep in mind that it's my first public MOC :) thank you The black "wall" behind the front door and window is there to avoid the stuff I threw in there to open the door/window accidentally. There is a cross of green 1x4 bricks in the middle to avoid the pens/etc to slip. EDIT: updated front Edited July 1, 2011 by Zeon Quote
streifen Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) generally if u use 1x?? bricks for the house, it should be strong enough for your stationery. however if u want it to be stronger and since you have quite a lot of space on your baseplate, u may want to use 2x?? bricks for the house i.e. pencil box. nice interesting & practical idea u have mind there!! Edited February 14, 2011 by streifen Quote
SSJ2 Dark Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 Looks great! I'm not very fond of that black wall at the bottom of the structure, and I think you could use some clever tricks to block the hinges. How about a door mat, and a window sill (you've got those flowers there now, so this probably isn't even needed)? Are you going to glue the pieces? I see that tree and the flowers going down quickly if there's no adhesive to keep them there. Quote
Zeon Posted February 14, 2011 Author Posted February 14, 2011 VERY Cool! Thank you! generally if u use 1x?? bricks for the house, it should be strong enough for your stationery. however if u want it to be stronger and since you have quite a lot of space on your baseplate, u may want to use 2x?? bricks for the house i.e. pencil box. nice interesting & practical idea u have mind there!! Thank you. I have built a prototype (brickwise) and it held qute well with 1x? bricks. I have designed a few layers of 1x6 plates to give some framing. The 2 wide bricks could be built into the back wall, since that one does not have a window at all. Looks great! I'm not very fond of that black wall at the bottom of the structure, and I think you could use some clever tricks to block the hinges. How about a door mat, and a window sill (you've got those flowers there now, so this probably isn't even needed)? Are you going to glue the pieces? I see that tree and the flowers going down quickly if there's no adhesive to keep them there. The doormat is a good idea. I tried a green 1x4 plate to stop the door but that turned out ugly. I've raised the flower box and made it into window still. Quote
Zeon Posted July 1, 2011 Author Posted July 1, 2011 I have updated the original thread with the final pictures. Quote
Gregorovich Posted July 1, 2011 Posted July 1, 2011 That's amazing! It really is a great looking house, and a great concept, too. Well done, and thanks for sharing! Quote
lightningtiger Posted July 1, 2011 Posted July 1, 2011 Aw, what a sweet looking pencil box 'Zeon'.....a lovely classic town style two storey house. Brick On 'Zeon' ! Quote
Follows Closely Posted July 1, 2011 Posted July 1, 2011 Nice build. Those flowers are going to drive you crazy when they fall off every day. Quote
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