Javert Posted June 2, 2014 Hi everyone. I have just returned from a trip to London, and I was going to buy the Architecture Big Ben until I saw that it had ugly clocks on all sides which stuck too far out. Upon returning home, I got bored and decided to build it in Lego Digital Designer. Then boredom also took me to new levels and I ended up extending the model to incorporate some more of Parliament with it. So without further ado here is my Westminster MOC. I have tried my best to maintain the style of the designer's original model as much as possible whilst also giving my own version a different feel. I swapped the ugly clock faces for some plain white tiles which could be printed onto should the builder so wish, giving a much more accurate looking clock. I hope I have done this justice as it's my first try at an architecture model. I hope you like it The LDD File is available on request. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifeinplastic Posted June 2, 2014 Very impressive and well-thought out (unlike many of the decisions made inside the real thing!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emilstorm Posted June 2, 2014 That is a very nice little creation, I think you have captured the arcitectural essence very well, instantly recognizable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rollermonkey Posted June 2, 2014 Well, seeing as how you've gone that far, why not finish up the rest of the building? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brickmaninLA Posted June 3, 2014 I've had the Architecture set 21013 for several months now but just haven't felt the urge to open and build. This I'd go for in a heartbeat, splendid Javert! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Javert Posted June 3, 2014 Thank you everyone. I'd love to make the entire thing, but time is limited I'm thinking about making some more London icons in this style because I enjoyed this one so much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kivi Posted June 3, 2014 Very well executed, looks much better than Big Ben standing alone. I'm thinking about making some more London icons in this style because I enjoyed this one so much As a huge fan of London, I'd love to see any of them, so keep up the good work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Javert Posted June 4, 2014 (edited) As a few of you have been asking, here is the LDD file. Note that I may have missed certain bricks on the inside (well, missed colouring them anyway) Hope you enjoy, and maybe one of you can make this so I can see what it would look like in actual bricks! :D https://www.dropbox.com/s/xzelnf1h2cv71nw/Westminster.lxf Edited June 4, 2014 by Javert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikLego Posted June 4, 2014 This looks really good. Looks much better your way, than Lego's version with only Big Ben! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLegoDr Posted June 7, 2014 Very well done. I, too, would like to see it in real bricks. I have the official set, but haven't opened it yet to build it. I don't mind how it turned out, but there is always room for improvement. I may have to try my hand at this in the future. Although, most of my tan pieces are going to my mini Hogwarts castle project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Javert Posted July 27, 2014 It's great :D How about the London Eye or Buckingham Palace? I did wonder about them, I've recently spent ages on St Paul's Cathedral, and didn't turn out well. Buckingham Palace is one I was going to try before I did St Paul's. I'm thinking about trying my hand at the Globe Theatre and possibly Tower Bridge. The London Eye would be a challenge, and don't even get me started on the Shard... I have also recently tried an architecture style Clifton Suspension Bridge but it needs a bit of tweaking. I don't know whether I'll be posting it or whether it'll share the same "Recycle Bin" fate as St Paul's did... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites