Norton74 Posted July 15, 2020 Joe's Cottage (and Joe's tow truck) Joe is a lonely guy. He lives in his tan wooden cottage somewhere in the woods. His mates are birds and chickens. He loves driving his tow truck and he always helps people who are in breakdown on their way. My latest creation was inspired by a Japanese model maker who makes little cottages and shacks in the woods. I added few NPU like the speargun as light holder, pistons on the electricity pole, Ninjago hat on the chimney and some other even on the tow truck. I tried to photograph the scene making it alive and warm, it seems to me there is a nice atmosphere due to the light sideways. Take a moment to appreciate all the small details that all add up to this rustic scene. It was very funny building this and even more catching the details to insert via period pictures spotted on the web. Hope you like it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RosehipDeity Posted July 15, 2020 Absolutely adore this, it reminds me a lot of the abandoned houses in rural Oregon! All of the NPU were great choices btw! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pdaitabird Posted July 15, 2020 Wow, great details everywhere! I especially like how the axe head is stuck into the stud on the log - I didn't know that connection was possible! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deraven Posted July 15, 2020 The whole thing is just great, and I especially like the tiling on the front for that weathered wood look. And I agree that things like the axe stuck in the stump take it to another level of detail to enjoy. Great build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DOOM! Posted July 16, 2020 Awesome build! uniquely cool. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fjonin Posted July 16, 2020 this is absolutely brilliant! luv it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry McGlade Posted July 17, 2020 Really cool stylistic choices, I really enjoy the feel of the build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carebear Posted July 17, 2020 as always Amazing Work! the outhouse and the chimney are my favorite greetings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
(Luc)ky Luke Posted July 18, 2020 Amazing build! (The only thing that bothers me is the scale of the door in comparison with the minifig) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted July 18, 2020 By now I'm learning to recognize your sublime style! I like the detail of this building but above all I like how you made real the atmosphere of decadence and abandon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gylman Posted July 18, 2020 Love it. This should be a LEGO ideas set. I'd buy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norton74 Posted July 19, 2020 On 7/15/2020 at 10:24 PM, RosehipDeity said: Absolutely adore this, it reminds me a lot of the abandoned houses in rural Oregon! All of the NPU were great choices btw! Thanks @RosehipDeity On 7/15/2020 at 10:31 PM, Pdaitabird said: Wow, great details everywhere! I especially like how the axe head is stuck into the stud on the log - I didn't know that connection was possible! Thank you! Since the tomahawk is made of rubber, you can insert it into the hole of the tile round. On 7/15/2020 at 11:45 PM, deraven said: The whole thing is just great, and I especially like the tiling on the front for that weathered wood look. And I agree that things like the axe stuck in the stump take it to another level of detail to enjoy. Great build! Thanks a bucng for your kind words @deraven On 7/16/2020 at 5:23 PM, DOOM! said: Awesome build! uniquely cool. :) Thank you! On 7/16/2020 at 7:21 PM, Fjonin said: this is absolutely brilliant! luv it! Thanks! On 7/17/2020 at 2:20 AM, Tim_AZ said: Love it. Thanks! On 7/17/2020 at 2:47 AM, Jerry McGlade said: Really cool stylistic choices, I really enjoy the feel of the build. Thanks! I worked a lot on photography to get the best light and the right atmosphere. On 7/17/2020 at 4:55 AM, carebear said: as always Amazing Work! the outhouse and the chimney are my favorite greetings! Thanks a bunch! 22 hours ago, (Luc)ky Luke said: Amazing build! (The only thing that bothers me is the scale of the door in comparison with the minifig) Thanks! Yes, you are probably right. This often happens with Minifig which are themselves off-scale. 12 hours ago, LEGO Train 12 Volts said: By now I'm learning to recognize your sublime style! I like the detail of this building but above all I like how you made real the atmosphere of decadence and abandon! Thank you very much my friend! Very appreciated. I love that kind of atmosphere 11 hours ago, gylman said: Love it. This should be a LEGO ideas set. I'd buy it! Thanks! Happy to hear that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Thaum Posted July 21, 2020 Really cool creation, with very interesting part use ( the lampposts , the bush in the barrel, all the blades on the tow truck ) The colors are inspired and I love this old school style. Great job ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartaFischer Posted July 21, 2020 Oh my gawd I so love that truck! And the whole setup is so beautiful. Now, for some reason, It took me towards building houses in Sims. I think it is because of the truck, it looks similar to the truck from Sims 2 XD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norton74 Posted July 21, 2020 9 hours ago, Professor Thaum said: Really cool creation, with very interesting part use ( the lampposts , the bush in the barrel, all the blades on the tow truck ) The colors are inspired and I love this old school style. Great job ! Thanks for your remarks @Professor Thaum 5 hours ago, MartaFischer said: Oh my gawd I so love that truck! And the whole setup is so beautiful. Now, for some reason, It took me towards building houses in Sims. I think it is because of the truck, it looks similar to the truck from Sims 2 XD Thank you ! TBH I don't know Sims but I trust you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mariakala Posted July 30, 2020 I love these Moc I ve seeing it on fb!!! Well done!!! Love the story too!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norton74 Posted July 31, 2020 15 hours ago, mariakala said: I love these Moc I ve seeing it on fb!!! Well done!!! Love the story too!!! Thanks @mariakala Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
