paupadros
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I'm starting to like @paokus' style quite a bit myself. I recently found out that we happen to share country too, which probably helps to that! I see more Corner Garage inspiration than from my MOC. The 45-degree wall not being centered in the model, a bit protruding on the side (in his MOC on the left, on CG, the garage car entrance on the right... @LegoModularFan, it's funny you say it looks like my model when I would never in my life build using those colours and such unclean lines throughout. Are you building anything?
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One of my favourites too. I love how he manages to synthesize in one building, almost ten buildings. It sort of has a "campus" feel, yet it's a single building! I read there have been some leaks in this building, of which Gehry was acknowledged of probable appearance but denied to modify the project. Seems unfortunate. Nonetheless, the architecture is stunning!
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Wow! I had not seen your work, what a stunner! I can't even start to imagine the work put behind these. Hats off!
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Thanks! It means a lot that someone from far away actually cares about what one does! All I strive for is innovative use of Lego, even if I base my designs off real Lego product standards. The Guggenheim is mesmerisingly beautiful. In fact, Gehry based it off the design he did for the Walt Disney Concert Hall in LA that got cancelled. Funnily enough, because the Guggenheim became such an icon, Disney reignited that abandoned project and is now completed. Funny how things work out sometimes. In Gehry, where some see craziness, I see the product of millions of ideas processed by a very special mind. Gehry is for architecture what Kandinsky tried to be for painting. Some of my models try to capture his magic (Klee Corner for instance) Glad you like it!
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Thanks a lot!
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Thanks @TheL390Man! Some of the shapes are simplified but I think it does the trick! I love the smaller monuments they put to these sets so much (like the "Bean" in the Chicago one or the sections of Berlin Wall) that I populated mine with those. The fosterito was a must-have (I was a bit disappointed when the Paris skyline didn't feature a Guimard metro entrace !). In fact, the sculpture that in my model is depicted in a chrome ice cream cone is by Anish Kapoor, the same sculptor that did the "Cloud Gate" or "Bean" in Chicago. Glad you like it! Thanks @t-brick , in fact, I based some of my shapes on your rendition. The idea for this model actually came when wanting to make the Guggenheim as a stand-alone model, but I saw your model and decided to so something different. To build a model like yours (and mine) you need to know the building very well and I bet you spotted all my cheats right out of the box! I have the advantadge of it being a digital model and, therefore, not needing any parts to be in current production, but I definitely agree, it's quite annoying when they used light bluish grey in an obviously metallic surface (say, certian car bumpers). Have a great day!
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It's been a while since I posted a MOC, but I've been working behind the scenes to bring new projects. I'd been wanting to do a model of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao for quite a long time, but had never got around to doing it. A recent trip to the city of Bilbao reignited that idea, but also made me realise the diversity of Bilbao and how well-suited it would be for an Architecture Skyline set. I therefore set off, trying to make the best buildings possible in the finest layout, but making them within a piece margin (none less than 300 pieces and none more than 600), as if I were to be a real designer. The final model has 415 pieces right in between Sydney and Chicago at an estimate price of ~ $40. I've tried to make the buildings like real designers would, but I also added some smaller low-height structures like a metro entrance (a "fosterito"), and two sculptures "Maman", by Louise Bourgeois and "Tall Tree and the Eye" by Anish Kapoor. Here are all the buildings and structures included: By clicking the image, you can find an interactive image in Flickr with links to images of the real buildings. Some information of the structures chosen Guggenheim Bilbao Museoa: A must-have. Gehry is the closest we have today to an artist-architect, so his work in general is something I adore. The Guggenheim is, without a doubt, his finest work. Building this small model was rather tough, because I couldn't pull off all the angles in Gehry's building and opted for a more simplified and less realistic version. I'm particularly proud of the tallest point in the build, the one that, in the real building, gives to the atrium a flower-shaped ceiling, as I've been able to tilt it using a sausage element! This was rendered in Blender using the magnificent Mecabricks material palette. I chose the "Silver Ink" colour, which is one that is applied on other pieces that has sort of a grainy surface. I changed slightly the material of the template to give it a warmer, yellower tone. "Maman" and "Tall Tree and the Eye" are the sculptures located on the side of the Guggenheim that faces "la ría". Both Bourgeois and Kapoor's sculptures have single pieces in Lego that represent them well, one a spider, the other the ice cream cone piece. I wanted to add "Puppy" by Jeff Koons, but I had no space for it as, in real life, it sits on the opposite side of the museum, and I found no good way of representing its flowery surface. Iberdrola Dorrea: This tower is the tallest on the whole Basque Country and is quite imposing. I must admit that I think it's too close together to the Guggenheim, but the tower itself is very pretty and contrasts it nicely. Unlike in official skylines, these two buildings and Isozaki Atea are positioned exactly like in real life. The real tower has the shape of an isosceles tringle with rounded sides, which I translated with the piece 6575 (https://brickset.com/parts/design-6575). Isozaki Atea: These towers are a product of what is called the "Guggenheim effect", architects of worldwide importance building projects around the Guggenheim. I chose these two towers as they have quite an impact on Bilbao's skyline and because the unaligned buildings on the bottom part as just very interesting. Isozaki Atea is comprised of several other buildings of less interest. Carola Garabia: After so many modern buildings, I had to somehow represent Bilbao's industrial past. Bilbao was famous for the iron manufacturing that took place, especially the boatmaking industry. This red crane is located on an old shipyard (in real Bilbao, it would be right of Iberdrola Tower). The crane adds a splash of colour to an otherwise rather dull-coloured skyline. The crane gets its name from a woman named "Carola", who always walked across the bridge in front of the shipyard. She was apparently so beautiful that the workers stopped working just to admire her. "Fosterito" (Bilbao metro entrance): Sir Norman Foster, the architect and engineer is responsible for the design of the Bilbao metro. One of the most recognisable features of his design are the glass curved metro entrances that locals have nicknamed "fosteritos", honouring him. Note: The names are in Basque, the original language of the Basque Country before Spanish became official. Note 2: I promise I’m working on a new modular, it’s been a while since I posted Disco 2000. Note 3: This was built in LDD and Mecabricks and rendered in Blender. A 3D model can be found here: https://www.mecabricks.com/en/models/KZvm9MeQvG6 Hope you like this model, but please, if you don't like something, just say it and be honest; it's the only way for me to become a better builder. Have a nice day!
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Great article! Thanks for the find @Digger of Bricks!
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This looks really good! In fact, my first MOC was an F1 Ferrari, based on one released by Lego in 2005. The proportions are great and I especially like the back spoiler. Although it's a great part usage, the halo looks a tad small, but that's forgivable given the cute alternative you've used! Great job and let's hope they do as good of a job as you have!
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Looks awesome! I have tried Pet Shop's format before with Old Ben's Gallery and I must admit that it is rather restricting, so what you have crafted has that extra challenge, which I appreciate. The colour scheme is peculiar in a good way, I think it would hook next to the Clock Tower Square amazingly (maybe designed for that purpose? Don't know ) The roofs are my favourite bit, especially the red one with the dormer window... Marvellous! The house on the left-hand-side has very beautifully made details; all the tan decoration around the protruding bits and the roofline are just goregous! The flowers on the left add a really cosy feel to the building too! I like how it feels reminiscent of other buildings of yours, the dark and sand red one feels very aesthetically similar to the yellow house left of Casa Bricklló and the one in the right feels like the smaller brother of the house in the Clock Tower Square. The buildings feel very tall, is that just my impression becuase of the render? Also, for some reason, this didn't give me that "wow" effect at first glance, which is something I always strive for in my buildings (which, by the way, I should start a new modular soonish...). Anyhow, great building. I'm a bit fan of the hinge plates between floors of the brown building. Cheers! Pau
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Really good! I'm surprised how the Force India (or Racing Point... whatever it's called now) and McLaren lend themselves so well to Lego form. The only single thing I would point out is, I think that the Mercedes would be more accurate if built with Teal instead of Dark Green, as the official one was that colour as Teal hadn't yet made a comeback then. Super job! Plus, F1 is back again!
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Good modular! Quite similar in style to your previous but a tad different. I really like the layout of these buildings, with a prominent main façade but with level changes to keep the eye interested in the other areas of the model. The courtyard on the back and the covered alleyway leading to it is just amazing; probably my favourite bit. That said, the main façades are not particularly interesting to me, but that's probably because I tend to enjoy "crazier" designs more. I like how you've snock elements from different official sets into this, like the palisade bricks to form the back border of the roofs (like in DD), or the exterior ladder which is similar to the one in AS. The barrel on the back looks like the one in CG too . I really like the shaping in the back of the police car with the curved plates; it's remarkably simple but well done! Overall, a good design. Congrats!
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I have noticed that. Instead of NPU, they tend to focus more on having the global impact of the model (the "wow" factor) be as big as it can be. I tend to craft details with much more care and probably lose some scope in the global picture.
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Thanks @carebear!! If one day you don't know what present to give, think of this model! Glad you like it!
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Thanks! Definitely a change for me, I know this is not an insanely complex design from an AFOL point of view, but for non-Lego fans, their mind is just boggled when you tell them that you're using SNOT to build the whole dress. I think this would be the perfect wedding gift, that's why I've made building instructions for it, so anyone can build it! Thanks!
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UPDATE! Instructions now available for FREE at https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-22105/Paupadros/dancing-newlyweds/#bi Dancing Newlyweds Hello everyone! I hope I'm posting this in the right subforum "Dancing Newlyweds" is a kinetic sculpture I designed for my parents' wedding anniversary last September but haven't got around to posting until today. Anyway, this model is based on JK Brickworks' "Skating Penguin" but with an improved gearing system and with the little penguin now being a wonderful couple! If you would like to see the model in action, here's a little video of me turning the crank: If you would like to fins out how it works, go to JK Brickworks, where Jason will inevitably do a better explanation of how the model works. The decorative part was very fun to build, especially the back of the bride's dress. I'm also really happy with how the groom's head urned out, as he's built entirely upside down, and that allowed for some funny offsettings. When I unveiled the model, everyone instantly loved it and started playing with it. Because I think it's a model of such universal appeal and a present everyone would love at a wedding, I've made instructions (bear with me, they're the first ones I make and might not be clear enough), which will be for free and attached to a Rebrickable MOC (I'll post the link when that's up). Tell me what you think! Pau
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Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion
paupadros replied to The Jersey Brick Guy's topic in LEGO Town
It looks like a great model. Maybe Jamie will do next year's modular. Because he created the line, his models always look cosier, warmer, less in-your-face. I would love to se hom come back. Just out or curiosity, out of non-Jamie modulars, which is your favourite? (Question for everyone). None of the four are stellar models if you ask me, but Downtown Diner is probably the best. -
Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion
paupadros replied to The Jersey Brick Guy's topic in LEGO Town
10265 has leaked and indeed, the 1471-piece set will be a Mustang! I think the numbering's right, although Brickset is listing another vehicle D2C as 10269, yet "vehicle" could mean so many different things! The car looks great, but for some odd reason I'm getting the vibe that it's not as major of a release as previous in the series. Plus, if leaked so early, it may be coming to shelves soon! -
Really good! The way you've displayed it, makes it seem almost like it's coming from an art expo! Detail-wise, it's awesome and I particularly like that the coral reef base's irregular.
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That's mesmerising! The right façade is so out of this world, but you've somehow managed to make it cohesive with the absolutely beautiful left façade. There's countless brilliantly executed brilliant ideas in and out; my favorute's the tree outside, which breaks the clear division between buildings but makes it all more cohesive. I might have to take an idea or two from you! Awesome work!
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Awesome MOC, @Giacinto Consiglio! Some really bold design choices throughout. The first thing I noticed were the very surprising colours you've given to both the left and the right buildings and while it's definitely something I wouldn't have even tried, they look rather awesome! I really like the shaping of all the buildings, the left one is very cool and shows me that Lego towers can look amazing. I really like the Bartizan tower and is white accents, but I feel like it's a bit out of place in this model, especially how it abruptly ends on the ground floor. The building on the right has a very unique shape and reminds me of certain half-timered homes. It certainly has a lot of charisma! The detailing is at bit bizarre, but works for the layout even if I wouldn't have gone for it. I'm generally not a big fan of towers in modulars but yours sort of brings Big Ben to a modular house block by using sort of a neo-Gothic architecture. I really like the fact that you've put a little tunnel next to it with a passageway between buildings in the middle! I love it! It's thing I want to put in an upcoming model of mine. Reminds me a little bit of the Ponte dei Sospiri in Venice. It is overall very reminiscent of Assembly Square and to other MOCs that take it as inspiration (such as Old Town Pub by @lookl) but has a very unique spin to it. A great model! Whoop! Almost forget! Your rendition of an ice cream parlour is much better than my poor attempt in "A Summer in Tuscany"
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Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion
paupadros replied to The Jersey Brick Guy's topic in LEGO Town
Hadn't though of that. Could very easily be either. I'm almost certain one will be a rerelease but the other one with the "car" tag kind of puzzles me. We'll see! -
Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion
paupadros replied to The Jersey Brick Guy's topic in LEGO Town
Set 10266 is being listed on Pricevortex (www.pricevortex.com) as "10266 # LEGO Creator Expert Discovery (D2C). The first thing that came to mind was a space shuttle similar to 10231 or 10213, any ideas anyone? -
Great model! Really have had a good time browsing through the images and the details. I will admit that my first thought was that this did not appear as striking as your Post Office probably due to the layout not being as daring. The ground floor is beautiful, especially the garden center's: the oval steps up, the blue awnings (AS reference? ) and (I believe) a sunflower). The design is very well finished off and very stylishly solves some of the things I didn't quite like with the Post Office. This pops much more in a small image than your previous did, which gives it an imposing appearance. I like the theme of the interiors too, I'd never seen anyone tackle something of that sort. Plus, your renderings are getting really good, although I can't quite see how you built the cornice of the main structure (you know, rooflines are my favourite bit to design and have a huge library of custom designs to be used for future models) so I'm interested in how other people tackle them. Great job!
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Really good! Colour schemes work brilliantly and I think that the tower looks great (could have looked a bit out of place just poking out of the roof). Really really like that the roof is kind of shallow, it gives it a rather unique touch. Without anything being too dramatically flamboyant, I think you've pulled off a real stand-out!