danstraindepot
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Excellent work! The build and photos are superb. Its obvious you spent a lot of time carefully crafting all those scenes. Congrats on what is sure to become a fan favorite.
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Thank you all very much for the encouraging words. Lighting a large city is a tricky, and fairly expensive endeavor, but to me it is worth it. Here are a few words of advice for all others who want to do something similar: 1. If you do any soldering make sure your solders are very well done. I had a few failed solders and months down the road I had to track them down, it was frustrating. Take the time to do it right. 2. Try to allow a way to get to the lights to replace them if something goes wrong. Because if it does, it will be in the hardest to get to places for sure! 3. Take some time to figure out how to get your modulars where you can still access the various levels. This is not easy. I am getting better at it, but a lot of the first ones I did I will have to go back and fix. 4. Make sure you have interiors, if you do not, lighting will make you want them. 5. Plan for more than you think. I would say I have used 4 times the amount of lights I had planned, and I am not done yet. I still do not regret it, as I think it takes everything to a whole new level! I hope our layout inspires some of you to try to light your layouts as well. I look forward to seeing other photos of what you all will do. Oh, one more thing I forgot. Try to buy in bulk. Most of the lights out there will give a discount if you buy enough, are willing to do without the fancy packaging, etc. This will save you a lot over the course of your builds.
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You are all so kind, thank you very much for the nice words of encouragement!
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[MOC] Arkham Asylum Expansion [Modular-style Add-on]
danstraindepot replied to becauseBATMAN's topic in LEGO Licensed
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Thanks! ... I Think =) One more shot that shows them both a little better: BCWayneManor1%20by%20Dan%20Glasure,%20on%20Flickr"]http://BCWayneManor1 by Dan Glasure, on Flickr[/url]
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Here is a shot of the Wayne Manor above the Batcave: http://BCWayneManor2 by Dan Glasure, on Flickr http://BCWayneManor3 by Dan Glasure, on Flickr Here is the source material for what appears to be the new Wayne Manor in the upcoming Batman Vs. Superman film: http://BCWayneManorArt by Dan Glasure, on Flickr http://BCWayneManorArt2 by Dan Glasure, on Flickr Hopefully this is correct! This is a work in progress, I am basically building up the outside first. Then I will come back and finish the interiors. The main floor is stationary, and the 2nd floor & roof will come off in 4 different sections each (modular style). The elevator will work, and that will be stationary through and go from the 2nd level into the batcave. I am also pre-wiring for lights.
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Thank you all very much for the positive responses! Helps one keep building =)
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This is so beautiful, it makes me want to hop on a plane and visit the Riviera!
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Looks great, I like your newest buildings in particular!
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http://LEGOCaourselNight by Dan Glasure, on Flickr I Wanted to add some updates to our layout. In addition to the above items we have added many photos of other buildings. Please check out the photos here: https://www.flickr.com/gp/136566273@N03/4xxu68 Also, One of the main features I have been working on is a large Batcave MOC. I realize its not the best one ever created, but its about 2 months of my LEGO building time. Lights are Brickstuff. The biggest building challenge, besides the pure size, was to try to have decent rock work, and lots of different angles going on. Not sure the photos do that justice, but I was pretty happy with the overall result. I drew inspiration from some other MOC's I a have seen, and various incarnations of the Batcave in the comics. Also I have some minor homages to the previous LEGO Batcaves worked in, the Sewer from the first one, some of the details from the new Classic Batcave, and ..... very little I suppose from the 6860 set. I tried to go for a 'working' Batcave. Something with labs, work-spaces, etc. The wood section is supposed to be a leftover from the original foundation which was simply built up around. And I thought it was nice to add a little different color visually. There is a working elevator to an updated Wayne Manor that sits directly above the Batcave, I'll be adding photos of that soon. BCwlights%20by%20Dan%20Glasure,%20on%20Flickr"]http://BCwlights by Dan Glasure, on Flickr[/url] Please check out many additional photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHskwFFiWf
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Looks great! Nice work.
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Very nice work, thanks for sharing.
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Looks Great!
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The Kings Arrival - MOC - Orion Pax
danstraindepot replied to danstraindepot's topic in LEGO Historic Themes
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The Kings Arrival - MOC - Orion Pax
danstraindepot replied to danstraindepot's topic in LEGO Historic Themes
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I love them both, but actually I like the boat repair shop more! (Supported)
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Extremely nice, I love the Train Station as well!
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Great Work, Nice Diorama!
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MOC: Train Station - the Musee d'Orsay in Paris
danstraindepot replied to skimeurobrick's topic in LEGO Town
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I'm really impressed with these! If you get that pad printer, and sell the custom printed pieces and instructions count me in! (And I'm Very Picky by the way)
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Marv, I liked your Expedition Truck on Ideas, Nice design.
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If I may, I think it could really benefit from sidewalks and some 'greenery' throughout the park. That being said, it is really well done and this type of project is extremely challenging, so keep up the great work!
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This is a great city! Keep up the great work. Love your modifications, and the many custom modulars.
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I'll try to take a photo. Its certainly not difficult, just not sure how to explain it. I had seen something similar done by someone else, and I thought it made those trees seem a lot more realistic. And of course the taller ones are how we see them in California, not so much here in Florida though.