Priovit70 Posted December 29, 2011 B-OV-18B Since the first box of the Winter Village theme, the Toy Shop, I came up with the idea that the Village lies in the mountains. So, year after year, I expanded it in a sort of "northern italy - mountain" style. So this year I decided to add a Mountain Guides station, because, you know, mountains can be very dangerous! I started with the image in my head of a wooden chalet, and from this first idea I developed the design with LDD. The outcome is in the next pictures and I'm pleased with it. I know, I know, it's a slyghtly bigger than the other buildings of the winter village, and if, in some way, you find it weird with the sidewalks and other details, like the hydrant, there's a reason. I built it for my "modular winter village"; the module is based on the 32x32 baseplate and has a street with sidewalk on the both sides, but that is another story and it's a little off topic. But let's return to my creation: on the main floor you can find the core of the station with an office desk, chair, computer, desk lamp and a cabinet, to manage all the reports and the emergency calls. On the side of the office there's a garage with an ATV, ready for every emergency, and all the equipment for its maintenance. The first floor is divided in two: the first part is an observation terrace with the flags of the mountain guides (I drew them, starting from the snowboard of the serie 5 snowboarder guy and from the airplane of the Flying Mummy Attack and then printed on self-adesive paper) and a telescope, and the second part is an attic for various equipment. Finally, on the roof I put a satellite dish for emergency communications. In the last picture you can also see the ATV leaving for a rescue mission. In total there are 7 figures: 4 mountan guides and 3 boy scouts, full of excitement waiting for their first hike in the snow. I hope you enjoy it! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to everyone!! Priovit70 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jargo Posted December 29, 2011 That, to me, is perfection. I really love it. The perfect addition to the village. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supersympa Posted December 29, 2011 very cute I like it! would suit perfectly in the christmas display i made :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Farrant Posted December 29, 2011 Eccezionale veramente! Amazing!! In my opinion you have exactly cought the mood of the mountain winter village, maybe (IMHO of course) a few Christmas details would be better but surely an awesome work. I love all details, swear. It would be great to see a set like this officially released! Brick on and good luck for the contest! Farrant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackJonespaw Posted December 29, 2011 I love it! The eagle on the shield and flag make it seem all the more like an official set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soundwave_sw Posted December 29, 2011 Very nice build Priovit! It is a very orginal idea. I like the very detailed construction. The use of different textures is well applied. I particually like the effect of snow on the balcony and the snow on the roof. If I had to find a critique it would be to use some brown plate under the white plate for the sloped roof as seen from the rear. And perhaps the addition of a smaller village component. Play Well Shane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snaillad Posted December 29, 2011 Very original idea, some nice techniques, like the snow effect. There is alot going on considering its only one main model and not separate structures which I like! Best of luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted December 29, 2011 AWESOME and original idea too....'Priovit70' and a neat ATV too ! Good luck with your entry.....Brick On Rescue On ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L@go Posted December 29, 2011 So many great details. I really, really like this - best of luck in the competition! (I was going to say "I love the boy scouts" but the sentence struck me as very strange when I saw it written out...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Solitary Dark Posted December 30, 2011 Another very nice entry, and an original idea. I'd love to see this on a non-white background, just to help some of the details of the roof texture more visible. Well done. Do you have a Flickr, Brickshelf or MOCPages account - I'd love to see more of your work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Priovit70 Posted December 30, 2011 (edited) I want to thank everybody for the kind comments about my entry! Thank you very much!! Do you have a Flickr, Brickshelf or MOCPages account - I'd love to see more of your work? I'm on mocpages: My Mocpages Edited December 30, 2011 by Priovit70 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peddi0027 Posted December 30, 2011 Awesome. Simply beautiful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottwb2010 Posted January 9, 2012 Wonderful creation. This would fit perfectly in a winter village/ski resort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redhead1982 Posted January 9, 2012 This Mountain Guides Station surely fits in Winter Village. The idea is great and it caught a very winter atmosphere. I like it that it's predominantly brownish with a snowy roof, and the boyscouts are a great addition. Besides, it has some lovely details, such as the observation terrace with the telescope. I think this is one of my favourite WV MOCs. Really well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
branolego Posted January 9, 2012 very original idea, i love it!! every village needs a mountain guide for safe living. good luck on the contest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brickcitydepot Posted January 11, 2012 I really like the idea and execution of it. Great job and original idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
