L@go Posted November 16, 2011 At first I thought 'hey, that's a really nice modular - with an impressive amount of detail on the facade, and a very interesting colour choice, one that would light up any town' - and then I saw the pics of the real thing. You've done an outstanding job in replicating it in bricks. Superb! I thought light bluish gray would be too bright for brights colour like tan and medium green. It could be great in dark bluish gray but there aren't every slope type in this colour. I agree that dark bluish gray would probably be the better solution - it's obvious in that first reference pic. I see your point about the slopes, but I think it would look so much better with the proper colour that you should consider trying other ways to build the roof - after all, there are a ton of different bricks available in DkBG... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonicstarlight Posted November 16, 2011 I don't even understand the description of it at that link - the green is rather light in color, but not intense the way the description seems to characterize it as being. I'm not sure if it is just the lighting in the picture, but it looks like a day-glo green to me. It certainly wasn't meant as an insult - I once had a jacket in the color when I was young (the 80's were a great decade for a lot of things, but fashion was not one of them...) I will take back my comment about being a bit on the fence before - I have indeed been won over by medium green! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L@go Posted November 16, 2011 I will take back my comment about being a bit on the fence before - I have indeed been won over by medium green! You didn't answer the question, though. What are you smoking? :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex54 Posted November 16, 2011 Great work here! It's nice to see a moc and its real inspiration! The colour scheme is unusual, but it works very well. Looking at the picture of the real building you have captured the spirit and the general look more than very well. Once again, great work! I'm impatient to see your future lego town now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papercla Posted November 16, 2011 So many compliments make me very happy, thanks. I agree that dark bluish gray would probably be the better solution - it's obvious in that first reference pic. I see your point about the slopes, but I think it would look so much better with the proper colour that you should consider trying other ways to build the roof - after all, there are a ton of different bricks available in DkBG... Ok, I'll try to study a modification of the roof to make it in DkBG. I'm not sure if it is just the lighting in the picture, but it looks like a day-glo green to me. It certainly wasn't meant as an insult - I once had a jacket in the color when I was young (the 80's were a great decade for a lot of things, but fashion was not one of them...) I will take back my comment about being a bit on the fence before - I have indeed been won over by medium green! I've taken the photo outside in a very sunny day so I think this had emphasize the brilliance of the medium green, but this is a brillant color and if you compared it with sand green... yes, it glows-in-the-dark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrk82 Posted November 16, 2011 Very good build and perfect choice of colors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickmamba Posted November 16, 2011 very nice rendition of the original building, good stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tachyon Posted November 19, 2011 Is that lego building a victorian styled house. by the way, its a great reproduction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stefan86 Posted November 23, 2011 I love this building, I wish I could contruct so good so as you do, have you any idea about how many pieces you have spent?1200? 1500? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papercla Posted November 23, 2011 have you any idea about how many pieces you have spent?1200? 1500? It's difficult to say the exact number of pieces. So approximately, without the interior (there are 200 tile only in the ground floor), I think 1800-2000 pieces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffjcc Posted November 27, 2011 Just awesome! I love the bushes in the back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bligor Posted November 27, 2011 Superb MOC. Really great details and really authentic with the photo. How long did it take to build it? Peace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papercla Posted November 28, 2011 How long did it take to build it? Almost 3 months, but in the meantime I was building another house and projecting other mocs (every now and then I like to move the focusing on a different theme so I don't bother. ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeepLeft Posted December 3, 2011 I love it, it inspired me to build my own albeit humble attempt. Thanks for the inspiration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Guy Bri Posted December 3, 2011 Excellent job recreating this house! The details are great, its a great recreation. Fantastic job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
