eliza Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 It's museum week! My first MOC modular: OK, so it isn't exactly a proper modular since the facade is entirely part of the 1st floor. The first floor features an atrium, Ancient Egyptian gallery, and gift shop/cafe. The galleries on the 2nd floor are Ancient Rome, Medieval, Asia, and Americas. With the roof on. Skylight looks down to the atrium. A few other pics... Thanks for looking! Quote
Herky Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 oh wow, this is beautiful, thanks for sharing, I think you did a fantastic job. I might like a bit of color more on the facade, maybe the sea shells in a dark blue or black, but I really like how you put this together, and the pic down the skylight of the atrium is a great touch. This is a nice MOC, excellent job! Quote
ReplicaProfile Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 As a whole your MOC looks great, but the roof seems plain and boring. Quote
eurotrash Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 I'm digging the facade - it's got plenty of detail and I think the monochromatic theme works well. I like all the exhibits you've managed to get in this and the fact that you've themed each of the rooms is very realistic, but I think it's the atrium sets this Museum apart. TrentonC's comment about the roof was a bit harsh, but it's easy enough to add water towers, A/C units, solar panels, or a roof top garden if you want to dress it up. But either way it really does look good and overall this is the kind of place your minifigs could wander around and spend a very pleasant afternoon in Thanks for sharing it with us! Oh, and the use of 1 x 4 Tile with police lettering on the top of the second floor made me smile. Quote
lightningtiger Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 Wonderful designing there 'eliza'......both the interior and exterior are well done.....I like the stepped floor when you enter the building plus the displays too ! Brick On 'eliza' ! Quote
kermit Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 Nice moc. I like that eventhough the exterior is mostly white , it doesnt look bland or devoid of details. The roof , however, could use a little more work. May be a bigger glass roof. Quote
eliza Posted October 1, 2013 Author Posted October 1, 2013 oh wow, this is beautiful, thanks for sharing, I think you did a fantastic job. I might like a bit of color more on the facade, maybe the sea shells in a dark blue or black, but I really like how you put this together, and the pic down the skylight of the atrium is a great touch. This is a nice MOC, excellent job! As a whole your MOC looks great, but the roof seems plain and boring. Nice moc. I like that eventhough the exterior is mostly white , it doesnt look bland or devoid of details. The roof , however, could use a little more work. May be a bigger glass roof. Thanks for feedback! I'll think about that roof. I had a snack bar and tables up there, but took them down because they messed up the street view of the building. Maybe some little details like planter boxes will work? For now, at least one of the minifigs seems to be enjoying it! ;) But either way it really does look good and overall this is the kind of place your minifigs could wander around and spend a very pleasant afternoon in Yes, they needed something to do. I don't have the cinema yet. Window shopping at the Grand Emporium gets old fast. Oh, and the use of 1 x 4 Tile with police lettering on the top of the second floor made me smile. Well, good marble like that shouldn't go to waste! Thanks for your other feedback. I'm thinking about how to dress up that roof now... Quote
WaysofSorting Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 I enjoy the way the back/2nd floor of the museum fits into the base made of the bottom floor and facade. Good creation and placement of stairs. I would have probably over-thought it and tried to make the second floor swing out on the sides. My favorite pic is of the stocking-capped fellow in the hallway. It inspires me to build a museum for all the relics in my collection. Much rather they be on display than buried in a tupperware somewhere. I think this is an excellent museum as is, but I know what would happen if it was in my town. I think of how there would be "new owners" and how they may try to spruce it up. This seems to always happen to museums. Some new director wants an edible garden and coi pond on the roof. Or to put some crazy modern addition on the back. Me, I like it. I would like to see some crooks and how they plan their heist through the corridors. Find a way to nip that threepio head. Thanks for sharing! Quote
LegoFan82 Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 This is awesome. i wish i had the parts and artifacts you had for the museum. Very lovely :) Quote
Hobbythom Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 One of the best museums I've seen. You've captured the neoclassical style quite well imho. The interior is well thought out, with the tall atrium and the different rooms. Really nice! Quote
ER0L Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 I really like this, my favourite aspect being that nice Egyptian collection. Concerning the roof I think the idea of having a complete glass roof - and putting the best exhibits underneath - would be quite nice. Quote
timmyc1983 Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 This is a very well put together modular. The facade is well done and the details in the interior are fantastic. I love the photo of the view from the top of the atrium, that looks great! In regards to the roof, I don't think roofs need to be that interesting, in real life roofs are pretty boring so I wouldn't expect every building in a LEGO town to have really interesting roofs... Just my thought... Fantastic build overall! I look forward to the next, happy building Quote
ProfessorChaos Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 The Ancient Egyptian section is wonderful! Great how you made the vitrines for the gold rings and the lamp. Quote
AFOLguy1970 Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 This is really fantastic. The atrium really works well, and I like how you did the exhibits. This should be a great addition to your modulars. Quote
ER0L Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 In regards to the roof, I don't think roofs need to be that interesting, in real life roofs are pretty boring so I wouldn't expect every building in a LEGO town to have really interesting roofs On the other hand, most of what we see when looking at a Lego town from a human perspective are - roofs. Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 Wow what a beautiful museum, i like the different floors with those details! The only neo is that white tile1x2 with "police" pattern is not in the right place! Quote
snaillad Posted October 2, 2013 Posted October 2, 2013 Nice work, I really like the idea of the atrium, makes it look inviting to go inside. The only thing I find unusual is the larger window above the smaller one at the front. I don't think I've seen that before, is it based on a real building? Good choice using white as an interior colour, it bring attention to all the items inside. Keep up the good work! Quote
eliza Posted October 3, 2013 Author Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) Nice work, I really like the idea of the atrium, makes it look inviting to go inside. The only thing I find unusual is the larger window above the smaller one at the front. I don't think I've seen that before, is it based on a real building? I didn't base it on one building, but used a few photos for inspiration. The one with windows like this was a circa 1920 bank. So I guess to be accurate... this modular is 20th century faux neo-classical rather than 19th century classic neo-classical. I live in LA so maybe it doesn't look "old" to me without a touch of art deco. ;) Plus, as an artist, it appeals to me that the windows are the reverse of the building which is visually divided as short over tall. Edited October 3, 2013 by eliza Quote
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