Bennemans

Was just looking at this on flickr! ^_^ I'm loving all the details and this has given me some great ideas!

It's based on a standerdmolen. A wip mill would have a bigger base and a smaller top, but other then that they are very similar.

Thanks ^_^ It was quite hard to keep it upright at first; the top part was only connected to the small bottom building by 2 studs, and it would fall over when you sneezed at it. It is now attached by 4 studs to a turning plate with an axle running through it, giving it much more stability and making it turn with ease. The top (dark green) part turns on the bottom piramid-y building. irl you'd turn the wheel at the bottom of the staircase which would pull the mill by rope to the left or right. Of course the sails can turn around as well, but I did not motorize it

Very lovely, clean building with a very nice subdued colorscheme! (But what else would you expect from you ^_^ ) The use of those dark tan windowsills and the columns of tan sideways log-bricks are great, subtle touches. So no plans on an interior whatsoever?

Thanks everybody! ^_^ I've just added some pictures of a little addition; the town mill! Baker's Mill by Ben van Middendorp, on Flickr see OP for more ^^^^^

I need this in my life right NAO!

Why don't you just buy the sticker sheet on BrickLink?

Thanks! ^_^ I've just finished one more little module, I have finished some more buildings, but not ready to be added to the display yet. The size I want it to be (my first estimate) would be about 8 time the size of this first part. The buildings have full finished interiors! But seeing as the buildings are no standard modular buildings, it's hard to take pictures of the inside. There are no real advanced techniques in this build, just some standard SNOT work. Thanks! ^_^ Just added a bit more!

UPDATE FEBRUARY 3rd Second version of my Dairy Shop! I made it more sturdy, and converted it into a modular. The roof was changed and a cellar at water level was added. The dairy and cheese shop is run by Cam and Bert (... get it? Cam and Bert? Camembert?), who also live above their shop... seeing as nobody else wanted to live above that, erm, "aromatic" place. The shop has a large cellar where cheese is made. A waterwheel powers the butter-churn. Outside the shop a lot of wares are displayed; a variety of cheese, milk, cream, eggs etc. The home upstairs has a living/kitchen, toilet, and a bedroom with ensuite in the attic. Dairy Shop by Ben van Middendorp, on Flickr Dairy Shop by Ben van Middendorp, on Flickr Dairy Shop by Ben van Middendorp, on Flickr Dairy Shop by Ben van Middendorp, on Flickr Dairy Shop by Ben van Middendorp, on Flickr Dairy Shop by Ben van Middendorp, on Flickr ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATE DECEMBER 16 Another little piece of my WIP Old Town Center is done; this time it’s a fishmonger. I wanted the building to be a little brother to my green grocer, using dark colors instead of the lighter shades I used in my green grocer. I used mostly dark blue, shades of brown and gray. The ground floor consist of the shop, with an office in the addition at the back. There’s a gate to the side for the delivery of supplies. On the right side is the entrance to the home above. The stoop to the front door is littered with potted plants and flowers. Below the shop is a basement where the fish is prepared, gutted, smoked and stored. The wharf assures a constant stream of fresh fish, sold by local fishermen to the fishmonger. Above the shop is a little home, with 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath and a livingroom with open kitchen. Fishmonger by Ben van Middendorp, on Flickr Fishmonger by Ben van Middendorp, on Flickr Fishmonger by Ben van Middendorp, on Flickr Fishmonger by Ben van Middendorp, on Flickr Fishmonger by Ben van Middendorp, on Flickr ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATE! 12 july The Baker's Mill will be part of a larger complex with a bakery. The design of the Mill is based on a Dutch 'Standerdmolen' (meaning literally "Mill on a stand") The top part of the mill can turn to face the wind, and of course the sails can turn too. Speaking of sails… seems like the miller's son has gotten himself in some trouble O_o Baker's Mill by Ben van Middendorp, on Flickr Baker's Mill by Ben van Middendorp, on Flickr Baker's Mill by Ben van Middendorp, on Flickr There's a little dock at the river where wheat and flour can be transported. Baker's Mill by Ben van Middendorp, on Flickr There's also a little chicken coop and some beehives for fresh ingredients for the baker's baked goodies ^_^ Baker's Mill by Ben van Middendorp, on Flickr Baker's Mill by Ben van Middendorp, on Flickr ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ UPDATE! 29 june Just finished another little part of my old town center ^_^ This is the tobacco shop of Chester Field, the little neighbor to Miss Clementine's Green Grocer. Tobacco Shop by Ben van Middendorp, on Flickr It sells tobacco products, newspapers and magazines and some office supplies. And there's a gumballmachine outside. At the back, one of Chester Field's trusted suppliers; Ziggy Rett, is about to unload a boatload of new merchandise straight into the cellar of the shop. Tobacco Shop by Ben van Middendorp, on Flickr Tobacco Shop by Ben van Middendorp, on Flickr Tobacco Shop by Ben van Middendorp, on Flickr --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Another part of my Old Town Center is done! It's a Green Grocer, situated next to the water (river) and bridge. Its architecture is based on old Dutch, German and Flemish buildings, with a big dose of my favorite artist; Anton Pieck. The building has a cellar (stock room), a shop on the ground floor, and an apartment. There's also a little extension at the back. There's a pump outside, between the front door of the apartment and the bridge. The shop displays a variety of food stuffs outside. The ugly black mess around the base hides some even uglier scaffolding. None of this will be visible as I build more around this part of the Town Center. Miss Clementine greets her customers buying her fresh produce. Outside she has apples, pineapples, strawberries, bananas, cherries, pumpkins, chilies, juice and more on display. There's garlic hanging next to the door, doubling as a vampire repellant ^_^ Mr. Jonah Gold brings a fresh batch of bright red apples, straight from his farm! Artie Choke, the stock clerk, comes out to help him unload. Around back is the old little wharf, where produce can be brought by boat, straight into the cellar. Hope you all enjoyed! Thanks! ^_^

Lovely! Great use of foliage!

It's a re-used piece which was in some vikings and Harry Potter sets. It's just supposed to be some ornament to add some detail. It's a very gorgeous piece though! ^_^ Here it is: http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=2431pb043

Seems to be this one?: http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?G=wood04 Absolutely gorgeous btw! Would love to have one of those!

AH! Merci!

Got any clues? No number on it and can't seem to find it on BL (I'm probably just being an idiot)

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thank you!

a little help? Thanks!

Very cute! Loving the colors and that dark red window frame is gorgeous!

Looking very nice! Would like to see it finished! Be sure to update this post when you do! ^_^ I would suggest maybe using other colors for your awning, because using the same dark red and tan as the brickwork seems very confusing to me

Lovely! Brilliant scale, brilliant details!

*ahem* You can say you prefer mute and natural colors (as do I), but claiming bright colors are historically inaccurate is just plain false. Color isn't a modern invention

Okay, I'm not trying to be a bitch here, so please forgive me… I think there is something inherently wrong with your question "which brick colors can actually be used, where are the boundaries"… just because simply there are no boundaries! I understand your feeling, because I had the exact same, but I learned there is no 'right' or 'wrong' way to build your own creations. The whole point of LEGO is to build whatever you like! Now, I understand you want to build something that fits into a certain category, like Medieval Historical, and sure there are specific colors that are associated with that, but please don't let that hinder your creativity… We've seen some absolutely brilliant creations from talented people who used some colors in their MOCs you might dismiss in the first place. Look at Cesar's creations (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124546590@N03 ), his work just screams historical and fantastical, and he has used purples, blues, reds, yellows, oranges… every color in the book! And for the better! Don't ever ask where the boundaries are… the moment you do that, you limit yourself in your creativity, and that is not the way to go! Do what you want, share, enjoy, and above all (like our friend LightningTiger would say) Brick on!

Will put here for easy viewing: First thought? "Good set!" It seems to be a nice play set for kids, loads of play value! Scooter, shop, home, outside market, loads to do! The lower floor looks very nice! Very pretty design… but the upper floor…. woof It seems very… splotchy to me Why are there random splotches of purple everywhere??? Why are there bits of tan in the roof??? Why is the line of medium dark flesh abruptly interrupted by a tan piece??? Will I buy this set? Meh… don't think so… I'm already swimming in all those food stuffs, and the rest of the parts aren't that interesting. I was seriously hoping for some Kwik-e-Mart stuff in here (like donuts, the can tops, chocolate milk), so I'm a bit disappointed. I might scout those stickers on BrickLink though, they look very nice.

There have been 121 sets with cats in them, and 97 sets with dogs. This difference comes mostly from http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=6251 , which has been in almost 40 different sets. A lot of the sets cats come in are also things like magazines, books, games, CMF and tubs o' bricks. If you don't count those they go head to head. Lately LEGO seems to be making more and more sets with dogs than cats, about 3 to 2. I'd say there being no love of the dog seems incorrect.

VERY nice window frames! I'm definitely stealing that! ^_^ I'm experimenting with window frames at the moment, and this is some great inspiration, thanks! I was thinking pub as well, probably because of the green facade? Chocolate shop would be very nice too, but I'd say change the color of the shopfront to reflect the chocolaty richness, maybe a shade of brown? btw, is this modular? Open back? Hinged?