eurotrash
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Thanks for all the comments. I finally had a chance to tweak the front end (and I ultimately went back to the Ambulance slope - so no big progress, but it does look better and level up the red/white division line. I also took mobricki's advice and built the 'sketchiest-looking-taco-ever' out of some dark tan quarter rounds and some Atlantis flippers. So here you are and fish tacos for everyone! Hey Moderators what's the protocol for this kind of change - do I add this image back to the orignal post or leave this one here?
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Congratulations Pandora!
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I'm not sure that that is the best idea. You'ld have to ensure every piece is painted consistently and it would be prone to scratches. Have you checked this http://www.bricklink.com/catalogColors.asp You may find that that elusive color is already supported by TLG although you may have to change which pieces you use for which part of the Train. Good luck though and please let us know what you decide to do!
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Welcome to Eurobricks! Now you just need a Bricklink order or two to build this nice looking creation and that firebox was a neat touch. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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There's a lot going on in your MOC! I particularly like the combination of textures on the front and the roof line. The Fish wind vane was a nice touch and the Chicken Coop looks very effective. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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That new Modular Cinema is looking pretty exciting - so I've got to start saving up for that. Build more! Spend less! And publish more MOCs on this forum. I'd also like to crack how to do water effectively in Lego.
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I had no choice! My workspace area had bricks and pieces everywhere. I had this one to finish and another three in progress. Water is so tricky! I've seen some excellant water effects in MOCs in this forum and I tried a couple of different techniques, but they all looked so lame. I think in future I'll stick to dry land MOCs Thanks for the kind words...
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Thanks for the review! How was the build? Was there anything in there that made you go 'Huh!, I haven't seen that before'? ....and more importantly does it have swooshability? Is it rigid enough?
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MOD/MOC of 7744 Police Station - A work in progress
eurotrash replied to gazumpty's topic in LEGO Town
Hey, that's a great looking start you've got there, I think you're right in considering another brick level under the doorway area with steps up - that would give the imposing entrance that you architect-types crave ( ) and enable you to line up the top of the windows to the door frame. Do you yet have an idea as to whether you're going to do a second floor and what the roof? Thanks for sharing it with us and do see a lot of Bricklink orders in your future! -
What a fantastic looking Modular. Those windows just look perfect and the attention to detail is awesome. I agree with Cei's comments about understated high end shops and I think you've captured that feel brilliantly. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Whatever it looks like or finally morphs into. All I know that if it's half as much to build as the Town Hall with just a quarter of the ingenuity and design esthetics then it's still going to be a great building. We should all be thankful that TLG is providing such a fantastic range of sets!
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Welcome back lightningtiger! It seems you went quiet for a while... Yeah that front end was troubling me. I went through so many iterations but I kept on coming back to a front end that looked like existing sets. I wanted something different, but this isn't right and those cheese slopes are definitely wrong. Back to the drawing board, but in the meantime New Year Fish Tacos for everyone!
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No apologies from me for this one! Happy New Year Everyone!
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Good color scheme, some very well made sails and some lovely proportions to the vessel. It looks great and thanks for sharing it with us.
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That's a great looking engine and you're right about that new Dark Green color - it really does look right! Thanks for sharing it with us!
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Hey Moderators! Could you change the heading to MOC rather than MOD and replace the MOD tag with MOC as well please. There's a free fish taco in it for you! Thanks! Fish Taco on its way....
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That made me laugh! But seriously I can't wait to see the completed MOC! And I'm really looking forward to the Roof Zen Garden. Thanks for the update.
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USA Today Video/Article on LEGO investing
eurotrash replied to legotrader's topic in General LEGO Discussion
However much you either detest the idea of speculators, fully support them, are ambivalent either way, or whatever if a story has made it to USA Today then it's probably already peaked. Personally the idea of Lego as an Investment vehicle seems sketchy to me. At anytime TLG could reissue any old sets and undermine the 'value' of your Brick portfolio, the trading market is thin and illiquid - just how many collectors want a Mint Condition UCS 'thingy' and what happens when the demand exceeds the supply? You want evidence? What about the Minecraft Set. As soon as it ceased availability through the Lego website prices on Craigslist went north of $100, then they reappeared on the Lego website and the Craigslist prices plummeted. -
The beauty of Lego is that all the pieces fit together and there is definitely a place for the humble 2 x 2 brick! I use them hidden for supporting upper levels in Buildings, use them exposed for things like buttresses, as fill in for Rock and Mountain Slopes, and generally anywhere that the depth doesn't matter. Don't get me wrong I probably won't buy any more of them, but I will continue to use them....
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I'm definitely warming up to this set. I think it's going to be a great addition to the Modular Line up - irrespective of whether it's called Creator or not. I'm intrigued as to what surprises they're going to include inside. I'm hoping for a Entrance Lobby with Popcorn machine, several rows of banked seating, a balcony, an executive box and a Screen area that can hold my iPhone! I also like the fact that its a corner set and that two of these MODed together would make an epic structure.
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I like the facade, the monochrome and I particularly like the details on the roof. I'm not sure it actually needs a breakdown at all, but if you were to add a color perhaps just changing the details and the slope bricks on the front would be sufficient. Thanks for sharing it with us!
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Thanks GRogall for posting this! I need to see more pictures before I'm fully convinced, but it's definitely growing on me. Like many of the other posters that Limo is going in the parts bin!
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It's a great looking modest-sized station with some effective detail work. Do you have any images of a 'rest of year' version without the snow and decorations? Thank you for sharing it with us!
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That is fantastic! I really liked the movement and the flexing of the vessel. Looks great and you should be very proud of it! Thanks for sharing it with us.
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It looks great, but I've two minor comments. First, there doesn't appear to be sufficient clearance under the bridge for an Engine with pantographs and second, in real life I don't think you'ld have a structure with windows so close to the area where the crane is. Maybe you might consider having a separate structure to act as the office and just have the area under the crane to be a simple utility area. But I really like the way you've shown the evolution of your ideas and thank you for sharing it with us.