alois Posted October 25, 2020 For Legoworld Utrecht 2020, I decided it was time to built a new church for my Lego town. And so did the town dwellers. So I built a new church. Internal history: Building started around 1300, when the preceding church was elevated to the rank of collegiate church, in keeping with the growth and prosperity of the town. Building started with the radiating chapels of the choir: The old church can bee seen in the background by the way. Building contiued with the cleresory of the choir, wihich was more ornated, and which was ready around 1375. Then building slowed down because of economic problems. Around 1450 the transept was finally built: But the economic problems continued and the town was not able to realise the grand nave of the church, and insted opted for a cheaper nave in brick with wooden vaults, thus foregoing the need for flying butresses. The nave was ready in the year 1530. Because all of the troubles of the 16th century, a tower was never built, however a modest spire was put in the middle. In 1580 a small buioding with a porch for the canons was added. A couple of other pictures, including one of the interior: More pictures can be found here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koalayummies Posted October 25, 2020 Unbelievable creation in sheer scale, complexity and splendor. All those angles and the flying buttresses make this classic church amazing. Legendary work there Alois! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peedeejay Posted October 25, 2020 Fantastic church! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LennyRhys Posted October 26, 2020 This is breathtaking. I love the simplicity of the studs on the roof - they actually fit the aesthetic of the building really well. Fatnastic work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man with a hat Posted October 26, 2020 oh WOW. The old church was already really nice. But this is even more impressive. Very realistic using different colours for different sections of the church. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReplicaOfLife Posted October 26, 2020 Amazing build. I followed your progress on flickr, and the end-result is just absolutely beautiful. Enlighten us: Was the change in building style that you so brilliantly explained in the backstory warranted by limiting conditions in real-life, or was it your intentrion all along to showcase the numerous problems many of the ambitious church-building projects faced over the centuries? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alois Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, ReplicaOfLife said: Amazing build. I followed your progress on flickr, and the end-result is just absolutely beautiful. Enlighten us: Was the change in building style that you so brilliantly explained in the backstory warranted by limiting conditions in real-life, or was it your intentrion all along to showcase the numerous problems many of the ambitious church-building projects faced over the centuries? Both of course. I really ran out of tan bricks, and had still a lot of reddish brown and dark orange laying around, but in reality this was also often the case in the Netherlands. Stone is more expensive than brick, because there isn't any in the Netherlands to find. Look at the New Church on the Dam Square in Amsterdam, where you can see the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WesternOutlaw Posted October 27, 2020 Wow! What an amazing build. While the church is beautiful, the entire diorama is incredible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayne3522 Posted October 28, 2020 Wow. Speechless. Just wow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DodgeDude5498 Posted October 28, 2020 Stunningly beautiful work! Very ornate and detailed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JopieK Posted October 28, 2020 I instantly recognized the 'peek-through' of the alley with the tram. Will you also make Magna Plaza?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alois Posted October 28, 2020 Just now, JopieK said: I instantly recognized the 'peek-through' of the alley with the tram. Will you also make Magna Plaza?! It's not really Amsterdam, have a good look. But Magna Plaza or another post office by CH Peters would be a good idea anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feuer Zug Posted October 30, 2020 Great build. The story line is completely believable as you even showed how the differences in finances in recorded history forced changes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry McGlade Posted October 31, 2020 Absolutely fantastic build! How many pieces do you think you used in this build? I understand how hard it would be to calculate the number of pieces in that fine of detail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jalemac34 Posted November 5, 2020 Wow, impressive work..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alois Posted November 5, 2020 On 10/31/2020 at 6:23 PM, Jerry McGlade said: Absolutely fantastic build! How many pieces do you think you used in this build? I understand how hard it would be to calculate the number of pieces in that fine of detail. It's two by five 32x32 baseplates, that's all that I know. I suspect it goes beyond 10,000 pieces, but how much I don't know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
