LegoSjaak Posted January 14, 2018 Here is my take on modifying the Downtown Diner. I used two sets, and sort of mirrorbuild one set. The footprint is 56 studs. I widened the stairs on both sides with one stud to reach the 56 studs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paupadros Posted January 14, 2018 Looks very very nice! Now just wondering where you'll put it! Seeing it this way, it kind of reminds me of the Biff Hotel in Back to the Future II, when they go to the alternative 1985. I bet you weren't striving for that, but still looks gorgeous. Nice work! (and you know I don't often comment on many MOCs, aside from the modular rumours page!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DK_Titan Posted January 14, 2018 Looks more harmonic than just one set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotoAndLego Posted January 14, 2018 (edited) Doubled up like that, I think it would look good as an end-cap, taking the place of two corner modulars (like Brick Bank and Grand Emporium, for example) placed at the end of a 64 x ### row of buildings. Of course it would need to be centered on two 32x32 baseplates. You could mod the back so the tan apartment build touched the sides other modulars. Edited January 14, 2018 by gotoAndLego Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFOLguy1970 Posted January 14, 2018 Looks good! Only minor change I would make is to remove one of the two jukeboxes, probably the one that is endcapping two of the booths. Maybe even move it up to the recording studio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReplicaOfLife Posted January 14, 2018 Looks great, Got mine this week, looking forward to building it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger of Bricks Posted January 14, 2018 The symmetrical mod for this makes the set look so much better, and great to finally see in real bricks! 5 hours ago, paupadros said: Seeing it this way, it kind of reminds me of the Biff Hotel in Back to the Future II, when they go to the alternative 1985. Hmm, it kind of does look that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoSjaak Posted January 14, 2018 3 hours ago, AFOLguy1970 said: Looks good! Only minor change I would make is to remove one of the two jukeboxes, probably the one that is endcapping two of the booths. Maybe even move it up to the recording studio. Splendid idea, immediately moved the second jukebox upstairs!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deraven Posted January 14, 2018 Nicely done! I definitely prefer it like that myself, but I think it would look better if the rounded tower section came up a bit further past the top of the rest of the building, like 4 studs. That's what I had in mind for my mod that looked good in photo mockup, anyway... but I still haven't managed to grab a couple copies to give it a try. I must say you've done a great job on the interiors, especially the diner itself, and I think I'll borrow from you there. I'm also curious as to where you're going to put it in your town, so please share when you get there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carebear Posted January 15, 2018 Great Work! it's a great aprovement! Greetings ( Groetjes ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoSjaak Posted January 15, 2018 21 hours ago, deraven said: Nicely done! I definitely prefer it like that myself, but I think it would look better if the rounded tower section came up a bit further past the top of the rest of the building, like 4 studs. That's what I had in mind for my mod that looked good in photo mockup, anyway... but I still haven't managed to grab a couple copies to give it a try. I must say you've done a great job on the interiors, especially the diner itself, and I think I'll borrow from you there. I'm also curious as to where you're going to put it in your town, so please share when you get there! I raised the tower a 3 1/3 stud....it looks actually okay to me...! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deraven Posted January 15, 2018 1 hour ago, LegoSjaak said: I raised the tower a 3 1/3 stud....it looks actually okay to me...! I think that looks nice! Not a drastic change, but I think it helps the whole thing feel more balanced and less squat. Seeing your IRL version, I'm definitely going that direction myself once I get around to picking it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iammac Posted January 17, 2018 When you have two of them, it's a little more gentle on the eye. Mi gusta! MAC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoSjaak Posted January 22, 2018 This will probably the new stand alone location... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFOLguy1970 Posted January 22, 2018 It works great as a standalone. The one bad side has been eliminated with the mirror building on all three levels. Now that there is ample parking available, it makes much more sense to have servers on skates and limited booth seating. It can truly function as a drive in diner as well with your setup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoSjaak Posted January 22, 2018 20 minutes ago, AFOLguy1970 said: It works great as a standalone. The one bad side has been eliminated with the mirror building on all three levels. Now that there is ample parking available, it makes much more sense to have servers on skates and limited booth seating. It can truly function as a drive in diner as well with your setup. You just unveiled my secret.... want to make a one way driveway around it....combined with parking lots... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redhead1982 Posted January 22, 2018 I think this stand alone xxl-version of DD is by far my favourite of all the xxl-ed modulars so far. It looks as if it was made to be displayed alone. Well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoSjaak Posted January 30, 2018 Here it is in it's natural habitat... made paving and bushes on each side to allow cars to drive around it.... On 22-1-2018 at 10:52 PM, Redhead1982 said: I think this stand alone xxl-version of DD is by far my favourite of all the xxl-ed modulars so far. It looks as if it was made to be displayed alone. Well done. Although it looks still small, it does look good as a standalone! On 22-1-2018 at 7:45 PM, AFOLguy1970 said: It works great as a standalone. The one bad side has been eliminated with the mirror building on all three levels. Now that there is ample parking available, it makes much more sense to have servers on skates and limited booth seating. It can truly function as a drive in diner as well with your setup. I will have to order some rollerskates and a few chicks.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Brickyard Posted February 1, 2018 Hello LegoSjaak, We are Canadian Brickyard, a new YouTube Lego channel focused on building a Lego City (https://www.youtube.com/c/CanadianBrickyard) and sharing our build journey with our viewers. After coming across your Downtown Diner MOC, we fell in love with the dimensions and esthetics to the point where we would love to build our own and incorporate it into our city. With your permission, would you be willing to let us copy your design - and of course provide the necessary credit to yourself for designing the alternate build? Regardless of your response, we would like to thank you again for your creativity! Kindest regards, Canadian Brickyard =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoSjaak Posted February 2, 2018 On 22-1-2018 at 7:45 PM, AFOLguy1970 said: It works great as a standalone. The one bad side has been eliminated with the mirror building on all three levels. Now that there is ample parking available, it makes much more sense to have servers on skates and limited booth seating. It can truly function as a drive in diner as well with your setup. I will have to order some rollerskates and a few chicks.... 12 hours ago, Canadian Brickyard said: Hello LegoSjaak, We are Canadian Brickyard, a new YouTube Lego channel focused on building a Lego City (https://www.youtube.com/c/CanadianBrickyard) and sharing our build journey with our viewers. After coming across your Downtown Diner MOC, we fell in love with the dimensions and esthetics to the point where we would love to build our own and incorporate it into our city. With your permission, would you be willing to let us copy your design - and of course provide the necessary credit to yourself for designing the alternate build? Regardless of your response, we would like to thank you again for your creativity! Kindest regards, Canadian Brickyard =) No problem, copy ahead! It is always nice to inspire someone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
