lightningtiger Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) The tiger is challenging himself......first a tease shot...... Not much to start with but you can see the shelves and racking start....a counter of course (my friend from CITY Motors is standing in for a COOP worker) and a lot more to come.....oh, yeah a different building style you will see over the next few days with this creation. Now some data.....COOP is Canadian, they run everything from gas stations, supermarkets, hardware stores and of course Agrocentres....which is to do with farming. Now any suggestions are welcome....more work with be done to this on Monday (CITY Motors will continue later in the week).....keep watching everyone ! Edit - here we have a real one from Canada.... Edited February 2, 2013 by lightningtiger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted February 3, 2013 Tomorrow I'll have an updated set of photos where again the tiger tries another construction idea out......and it will be a bigger surprise than the last idea. Any suggestions for this project feel free to post them.....keep watching as usual too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Player Nº1 Posted February 3, 2013 One more MOC lightningtiger? You don't stop... fortunately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted February 3, 2013 One more MOC lightningtiger? You don't stop... fortunately. Thanks and you are right I don't stop.....my two extra on the go projects for to test out fresh building ideas....so tomorrow you'll see my latest idea or ideas. Keep watching ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted February 4, 2013 Time for a quick update....... Keep watching ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted February 4, 2013 Here's another real one and I was originally going to use this model for the winter contest but I started way too late. So my model on a green baseplate will be in springtime I guess......keep watching.....front wall, roof and finishing the floor off....I hope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsyKater Posted February 4, 2013 From wikipedia: Businesses Federated Co-operatives, a Canadian co-operative federation known for its "CO-OP" brand products and stores Coop (Netherlands), a Dutch supermarket chain Coop (Switzerland), a Swiss supermarket chain Coop (Italy), an Italian supermarket chain Coop (Hungary), a Hungarian supermarket chain Coop (Czech Republic), a Czech supermarket chain Coop Jednota, a Slovak supermarket chain Coop Norden, a Scandinavian purchasing company, owner of different types of stores named Coop in Scandinavia The Co-operative Group, a group of UK co-operative businesses The Co-operative brand, a branding used by several UK co-operative businesses (not the same as the Co-operative Group), including a well-known supermarket chain generally referred to as "The Co-Op" It is also a former German supermarket chain. Quite generic name, I think (coop = cooperative) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted February 4, 2013 And the former name of a building society in my home town and a retail group in the Barossa Valley (hic) ! But I'm basing it on the Canadian one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alasdair Ryan Posted February 4, 2013 I like the idea of the technic axle's and connectors to make a frame,but maybe place four 6 axles in-between the plates with pinholes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted February 4, 2013 I like the idea of the technic axle's and connectors to make a frame,but maybe place four 6 axles in-between the plates with pinholes. Thanks 'Alasdair' for the suggestion......might just give that a go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted February 4, 2013 Nice start Tiger, I like the skillfull way you have realized the wall! Keep on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted February 4, 2013 Nice start Tiger, I like the skillfull way you have realized the wall! Keep on! Thanks 'LT12V', I scratched around on LDD first to see which is the easiest way of doing this and what you see is the end result. Keep watching everyone ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristel Posted February 4, 2013 Great start. I like how you have done the walls and the frame, but I agree with Alisdair that there should be something between the pin plates so that the frame is continuous. I'll be following this one with interest! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted February 4, 2013 Thanks 'Kristel'....keep watching today I'll have the frontage and flooring done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Copperhead Posted February 4, 2013 I'm looking forward to more, very interesting building techniques here. Plus an interesting subject! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alasdair Ryan Posted February 5, 2013 but I agree with Alisdair Who he? What is it with the spelling of my name.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted February 5, 2013 Who he? What is it with the spelling of my name.... Sorry, dude.....spelling is not one of my finest elements of my being ! Plus I forgot to put those 5L's in......I'll do that shortly. Keep watching ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted February 5, 2013 Well now some more has been done this afternoon.....but again cash flow is a problem for the tiger. I'll try and have more done to this tomorrow......I have to dig up tons of parts.....keep watching ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristel Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) Who he? What is it with the spelling of my name.... Oops! Sorry, Alasdair, my bad! Edit: in such a rush to apologise to Alasdair I forgot to look at the update! Looks like a proper frame now with the addition of the axles. Edited February 5, 2013 by Kristel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) Ha, we both miss spelt his name..... Ah, we are only human. Hopefully I can dig up the parts I need to complete the roof section.....some tiles missing and really hopeful to get a start on the frontage. Keep watching ! Edit - On, wait I didn't miss spell his name......man, I think I need a glass of scotch ! Edited February 5, 2013 by lightningtiger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alasdair Ryan Posted February 5, 2013 Then you would be drunk with a spade....... You could build the sides with bricks? If you moved the to side walls out by another plate,you could use a plate with door rail to fill some of the cap between wall and roof. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted February 5, 2013 Ah, I think I could sneek in door rail parts in to help fill in the gaps......my main problem is the front, even though I have worked out how to fill the roof frontage in.....hello wedge plates...my issue is the front.....any suggestions ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ER0L Posted February 5, 2013 Wow, this looks very cool. I like the idea of having a frame and some wall or roof elements. - Don't know what you're planning exactly but would some brackets at the corners be helpful? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted February 5, 2013 Thanks 'ER0L', I should have more done to this today......keep watching ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alasdair Ryan Posted February 6, 2013 Ah, I think I could sneek in door rail parts in to help fill in the gaps......my main problem is the front, even though I have worked out how to fill the roof frontage in.....hello wedge plates...my issue is the front.....any suggestions ? Bricks and slopes or wedge plates are your best bet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
