sdrnet Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) This diorama represents a full year of work (of my little free time). Here is his short story: at the end of 2011 I presented on EB my Winter Church who has won the fifth place in the contest "Expand the Winter Village II". The church was located on a small winter diorama consists of 4 baseplates 32x32 with the first two sets of Lego official winter. In December of 2012 I presented instead the Winter Town Hall for the "Expand the Winter Village Contest III" that won the second place! These two buildings were needed for my new project: I decided to completely rebuild the first rudimentary village to build a large diorama winter. After several months of work have come to the end of my first goal. The Winter Village you see is composed of 12 baseplates 32x32 but my final project will provide for the use of 40 bases (10x4 = 2,5 x 1 meter). It will probably take at least another 3 years for this goal but in the meantime I'll keep you updated! At present the village is composed of a central square with a stone fountain, statue and Christmas tree decorated, a church, an outdoor bar, the bakery, the town hall, the toy store, the post office (modified), a souvenir shop, a motorized water mill, a stone bridge, the Lego cottage (modified). All surrounded by snow covered trees and various funny skits with characters more or less famous. I hope to post soon new detail images on flickr. Village exposed at Ballabio 2013 (Lecco - Italy): Village exposed in my house: HD images: http://www.unafotoal...labio_2013L.jpg http://www.unafotoal...llage_2013L.jpg Hoping that this work captures your interest, good vision at all! Sandro Edited February 11, 2014 by sdrnet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legogal Posted July 10, 2013 Sandro, This is astounding! Each building looks wonderful! And the trees with touches of snow look so realistic. I want to visit this visit in real life! And spend a few days walking around enjoying the scenery. Congratulation on your winter village....very well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) What a beautiful layout ......is it going to be expanded in the future ? Brick On in the snow 'Sandro' ! Edited July 10, 2013 by lightningtiger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdrnet Posted July 10, 2013 Sandro, This is astounding! Each building looks wonderful! And the trees with touches of snow look so realistic. I want to visit this visit in real life! And spend a few days walking around enjoying the scenery. Congratulation on your winter village....very well done! Thank you very much! The village is a figment of my imagination for many things but I was inspired by real places. I'm very glad you like it. As soon as I have some time I'll put other more detailed photos for a better look at buildings and landscape. What a beautiful layout ......is it going to be expanded in the future ? Brick On in the snow 'Sandro' ! Yes! The final project involves 40 baseplates, with an average of 10 bases per year inclusive of medium-sized buildings and various scenes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kibosh Posted July 10, 2013 I really like it. I especially like the paved town square that has been cleared of snow. Some parts look a bit too cluttered though. And I really like the smoke coming from the chimneys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UberlegoTV Posted July 10, 2013 Wow this looks amazing! I love how the cottage is tucked away behind the trees Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trance89 Posted July 10, 2013 I really like the atmosphere of the village. Good to hear it will be expanded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samyybaby Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) me too,I love how the cottage is tucked away behind the trees .yes Edited July 11, 2013 by samyybaby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristel Posted July 11, 2013 This is a gorgeous layout. You've done an awesome job at bringing it all together so cohesively, like a real little town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wedge09 Posted July 11, 2013 Awesome :thumbup: I see live and it's aboslutely better then in photo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pillpod Posted August 14, 2013 This looks great! I'm probably going to be getting the cottage soon and start my own village. Since the other three sets are retired, they have climbed in price a bit. Which would you suggest is the best set out of the Bakery, Post Office, and Toy Shop? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
castor-troy Posted August 14, 2013 I've just discovered your village : It's just beautiful congratulations ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdrnet Posted November 22, 2013 Thank you very much! If you want to view all the images I upgraded my flickr account: http://www.flickr.com/photos/49191153@N08/sets/72157634571975653/ Good vision! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottwb2010 Posted November 22, 2013 Can't believe I missed your original posting of this layout. I just love it. I really like the way you have made it into 32x32 sections so that it can be expanded. Looking through your pics on flickr, you have put a lot of time and patience into this. I look forward to seeing this continuing to expand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLegoDr Posted November 29, 2013 This is amazing. I somehow missed it originally, but thanks to the bump I was able to see this. Very impressive! Very inspiring too. I'd love to make a Hogsmeade village for Harry Potter someday and the Winter Village line actually is very fitting for the aesthetic I'm going for. WIth that said, this whole diorama is very fitting for what I'd want to go for. I will definitely look back at this for inspiration for my own builds. Best of luck on the future. Forty baseplates is somewhat ridiculous!! Keep up the great work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdrnet Posted February 10, 2014 With a little 'late I want to introduce the new modules I'm working on for the new Winter Village 2014. I think I will be completed by the end of June and will consist of 24 modules! Enjoy everyone and thanks for comments. Other images here: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaineBrickFan Posted February 10, 2014 Love the Wampa easter egg! As usual, top-shelf work. Great job -- the kind of layout I aspire to build one day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henrylego Posted February 11, 2014 wonderful Winter Village MOC you have there. looking forward to see your completed 2014 winter village Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wodanis Posted February 11, 2014 Love your winter village creation and so detailed! Excellent work. I really like the pull out Wompa cave too. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oirad 72 Posted February 11, 2014 Fantastic!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin8 Posted February 12, 2014 Great work! You'll need a larger Lego Room... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjchilds Posted February 12, 2014 Wow. It is beautiful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdrnet Posted May 29, 2014 Hello to all! After a long silence I would like to introduce you to new pictures of my Winter Village. I know some of the new module of my new village ... This is a gazebo stage with the musicians: Snowy tree house, library kiosk, car service technician repairs streetlights: Tree detail: Fisherman's wharf: The two modules connected together: Other images here: https://www.flickr.c...57638505699563/ The new diorama 2014 will be officially presented for the first time on 19-20 July 2014 in Lecco (Italy). Comments very welcome. Enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin8 Posted May 29, 2014 Great work as ever Damiano! Such a bunch of detailes... I love the tree... one of the most natural one I have ever seen. Something I have tried hard to make, but without the same effort. I find the newspaper shop very nice. I was thinking about one similar with an octagonal base for my diorama. Excellent work my friend... Ottimo lavoro! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
