lightningtiger Posted December 11, 2013 Author Posted December 11, 2013 After having bad news about my home town today I decided to try and pick myself up......and do even more work. Keep watching as there is tons more to come ! Quote
lightningtiger Posted December 11, 2013 Author Posted December 11, 2013 Another update......more tomorrow, the four shops so far will be completed.....then plans will start for the rest....keep watching ! Quote
monsinjor Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 Heh... My dear LT... You are a genius. I just love this store...so many cool things inside. That "open" sticker is top!!! You're the man!!! Quote
gazumpty Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 Great progression LT...hope everything is cool with you back home mate! Quote
lightningtiger Posted December 11, 2013 Author Posted December 11, 2013 Thanks 'monsinjor' and 'gazumpty', now that open sticker is from the Friend's cafe set.....yep, I nicked the front door from it ! The Landmark store will be completed today......hopefully this morning, note to self.....must make more stickers.....lots ! Keep watching......oh, any fresh suggestions that would fit an Aussie country town.....small to medium size ? Quote
LEGO Family Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 Looking good. But dont rush anything. And im curious to know what a landmark store sells? Quote
lightningtiger Posted December 12, 2013 Author Posted December 12, 2013 Thanks 'LEGO Family', now a Landmark store supplies farm chemicals, tools, animal care/feed, irrigation and fencing suppies......remember my town is a country town in among farms. Now a huge update...... What shop should be next ? Keep watching anyway.... Quote
dhc6twinotter Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 Looks really good, LT! I like your building style. I grew up in a small, country town, and many of our stores were very similar to this. My suggestions for next shop: -Grocery store -Small engine (lawn mower, weed eater, etc) repair shop -Automotive repair shop -Video store -Ice Cream Parlor -Automotive supply store -Small library Great layout thus far! Quote
Overcold Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 Very nice! I like the simple yet fantastic design of these buildings. An idea I did have was a haberdashery (aka hat shop). I look forward to see this project progress further Quote
lightningtiger Posted December 12, 2013 Author Posted December 12, 2013 Looks really good, LT! I like your building style. I grew up in a small, country town, and many of our stores were very similar to this. My suggestions for next shop: -Grocery store -Small engine (lawn mower, weed eater, etc) repair shop -Automotive repair shop -Video store -Ice Cream Parlor -Automotive supply store -Small library Great layout thus far! Thanks 'dhc6twinotter', I'm planning on building an old car dealer/garage based around designs from the 1930's through to the early 50's......mmm, might get a start on it today....keep watching ! Quote
lightningtiger Posted December 12, 2013 Author Posted December 12, 2013 Very nice! I like the simple yet fantastic design of these buildings. An idea I did have was a haberdashery (aka hat shop). I look forward to see this project progress further Thanks 'Overcold', though drapery shops sold haberdashery as well plus I do have hats are on the top shelf in the LOWES. Wow lightningtiger, this is great! Thanks 'Oran', keep watching.......after the old car dealer garage, then a new old hardware store, grocery/supermarket, bank, hotel, chemist/drug store and maybe a bakery/cafe.....I'm going to be busy eh ? Quote
timmyc1983 Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 Nice updates there! I like the entrance way to the Landmark store, very unique! I look forward to seeing the next instalments! Happy building Quote
lightningtiger Posted December 12, 2013 Author Posted December 12, 2013 Nice updates there! I like the entrance way to the Landmark store, very unique! I look forward to seeing the next instalments! Happy building Thanks 'timmy', I chose that entrance design because of cash flow problems again......no new parts - can't afford them this week. My wife cheered me up tonight with a surprise early Christmas present.....a ticket to see Brian Cadd and Glenn Shorrock tomorrow night so I'll be online tomorrow but maybe not tomorrow night ! Now I'n finalising my garage design......though I'm still having trouble working on the art deco angle on it......keep watching ! Quote
lightningtiger Posted December 13, 2013 Author Posted December 13, 2013 I've started creating a new street scape to go with what I have so far......keep watching ! Quote
lightningtiger Posted December 13, 2013 Author Posted December 13, 2013 It's starting to really come together slowly...... More to come....as usual....so keep watching ! Quote
lightningtiger Posted December 13, 2013 Author Posted December 13, 2013 Fresh angle..... Now should a garage, hardware or grocery store go next to the LOWES ? Keep suggesting.....keep watching ! Quote
gazumpty Posted December 13, 2013 Posted December 13, 2013 Nice progression LT I really like the awning supports on the corner store :) A think a toy store or lego store would be cool :P Quote
Trevor_F Posted December 13, 2013 Posted December 13, 2013 This is really fantastic. Makes me wish it were an official set of some kind! Quote
lightningtiger Posted December 13, 2013 Author Posted December 13, 2013 Thanks 'gazumpty' and 'Trevor_F' for your kind words.......well, 'Trevor_F' once this is finished it will be beyond UCS brick count....so a set would be beyond huge ! 'gazumpty's suggestion of a toy shop.....not really, I base all my buildings on similar ones from a small town.....usually populations under 1000.....not enough to support a toy store.....though if I build a newsagent.....they can include a Toyworld....be that a small one. Now if a newsagent is included that could lift the building count to 10 or more structures in a row ! Anyway, keep watching.......oh, yeah....keep suggesting too ! Quote
monsinjor Posted December 14, 2013 Posted December 14, 2013 A small gas station? Or a garage for your countiy utility truck? Quote
lightningtiger Posted December 14, 2013 Author Posted December 14, 2013 A small gas station? Or a garage for your countiy utility truck? Ah, that's the Shell which is going on the outside of the town centre........my brain is still nutting over the problem. Keep watching ! Quote
Only Sinner Posted December 14, 2013 Posted December 14, 2013 This row of shops just keeps getting better. I LOVE that butcher and the Landmark store is a great idea. You know all the small towns thrive on gossip, and the perfect place for men's version of gossip is the barber shop, of course. Ladies will do that anywhere, but I think every town needs a barber shop. Quote
gazumpty Posted December 14, 2013 Posted December 14, 2013 Yeah I agree with Sinner...a Barber shop is a great idea :) Quote
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