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    That helps a lot, cheers for that! And thanks for the offer; I'm already a long way with my own reverse engineering efforts, but I got stuck with the roof. I can take it from here. Also thanks to whoever moved my post to this topic; I wasn't sure where to put it. I figured, even though there are no official instructions, at least one person who owns the set must have created an lxf for it. Apparently not
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    Hmm, I can't seem to find a pdf nor an ldd file for 4000016 Billund Airport. Even on the LEGO site it is not there. It this a rights-thingy? I'd love to build it. Can anyone help? I noticed by the way a new version of this set is on the way (40199).
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    These are smashing! We'd love to add these to the fairground part of our city (or to the city itself, for that matter; they'd look great just put on the city square). Supported on Ideas. It would be great to see the ldd files to figure out some of the building techniques used. Also looking forward to the modified Shake stand! Best of luck on Ideas, and keep clicking those bricks together. Just wondering: The contents of the gum ball machine does not appear to be LEGO, does it?
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    A gas station/garage/mechanic's shop would be very welcome. This would go very well with the DD style, in my opinion. Other than that, a doctor's practice or chemist's or apothecary would be great. In any style, really. The first modulars were pretty standard, PR marked the beginning of a new style (more detail, smaller buildings, more interior), and maybe DD is another land mark. If I look at cities all over Europe, most businesses would fit nicely in with any of these styles. Hotels, museums and the likes would fit perfectly in the DD art deco style. Exciting!
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    Ah, I see what you are trying to do now; reading the topic might be a last resort, but it does help That would make an interesting project. I saw agadoijo had a topic in which he shrunk the standard modulars to a 16x16 base, but they're still more or less minifig scale. Micro scale is too small for any figs, so your proposed scale would be nicely in the middle. I see no examples online. Nice building challenge! A lot of building on a small surface. The three base plates you have on your flickr page look very logical. One could argue about a 3-wide or 4-wide pavement. I might have to put this on our "future projects" list. So many projects, so little time... Good luck! Hope it gets off the ground.
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    Yes, DD has a tendency to provoke a lot of different reactions, as we have seen in the DD topic. Personally, I think it's great. Very nice to build and it looks terrific. It's not my favourite modular, but definitely in the top half. We just put it in our city, and it looks fine. In our experience, it does look better next to the newer buildings (PR and up), though. Can't wait for the 2019 modular. It will be very interesting to see if LEGO will continue this new design line.
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    I think there are two major standards. There's the official LEGO modulars (like set 10230) and a lot of MOCs in that standard. They're all 8x8. Search for lego mini modular on flickr. And then there's the Micropolis standard (and derivatives). That looks a lot like the one you suggested in your topic. See here And here And some great examples here Also, search for lego micropolis on flickr. We've been contemplating starting a Micropolis project for ages. Loads of fun, and it takes a lot less space to put on display!
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    Ooh, shiny! Brilliantly designed structure and perfectly thought-out details on the inside, too. No idea if this is buildable in real bricks, but I'd love to see it. Keep clicking those bricks together!
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    Smashing! Great design and colours overall, and I love the fact that this is actually a 360 degree model, with something to see on all sides. The 45 degree Olofslott façade is a real beauty. Keep clicking those bricks together!
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    This is a lovely design! I think the façade is great, especially the ground floor, and the interior is perfect, with some nice details. The first and second floor and the roof look very good too, slightly reminiscent of Assembly Square. Brilliant! I'd love to see this built, although you might have used some parts in colours that are not available. It's funny how a pub always seems to have an old-fashioned phone booth in front of it Keep clicking those bricks together!
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    Missed that one, thanks! @Kjellevirus Indeed, apparently that is a 2x2. Great parts, both of them. The 1x1 looks more to scale with the minifigs. We could do with a few dozen of these in our city
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    Terrific set, this new people pack! Multiples required. Looks like a new round 1x1 tile with a "sunny-side-upp-egg" pattern! Hope it is not a sticker. Assuming the pics are not prelims, I'll post it here. Please remove if this is out of order.
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    Well, two possibilities: Either this person is a complete fraud, who just got their hands on the preliminary images, or they actually got their hands on five of the sets (how?) and are trying to take advantage of the gullability of ill-informed customers, while it lasts. Either way, I'd advise to just ignore this seller. This set will come out very soon, and for a lot less than $ 500, that's for sure...
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    Same here. One has to, it's a given. There are no other options
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    Well, this is exactly what we were contemplating for our city. The monorail parts are pretty much unattainable, so this would be a great alternative. That's why we were very happy to see the part packs for the rollercoaster rails in lbg. And hopefully, the new rail parts (like the 45 degree angle straight rails in the new rollercoaster, now in red) will also be issued in lbg, at some point. Yes, it might be, but it could also be multiple parts 2440. The colour is new for this part, though. https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=2440
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    A friend of mine uses a flat-bed hatchet paper cutter for base plates; perfect results. Personally, I wouldn't dream of butchering any LEGO part in any way whatsoever, but I understand your question. Makes sense. Remember what the purists say: Every time you cut up a LEGO part, a hamster dies Best of luck, and keep clicking those bricks together!
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    And PS, is that a pigeon I see before me? Sitting on the cotton candy? Or is that the seagull? Can't see the spread wings from this angle, but it might be the existing seagull.
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    Yes, it looks like one of those free-fall towers. Or else, a futuristic giant's stride. I remember the roller coaster was in the background in the pictures of previous fairground sets, so it's definitely a possible hint. But let's get this one first. Official pictures shoulndn't be too long now, I guess.
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    Oh, Gordon Bennett, this looks terrific! Nice stalls, too. And optional power functions. Cotton candy, a few decent figs, by the looks of it, great brick-built sign. Shiny! It's mine. Mine, I say! Noticed the next fairground set for 2019 in the background?
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    No idea why it should take courage to read longer posts; I think it's great that people take the time to write an elaborate reply, especially if it's well thought-out. I guess nowadays people have no time for what one calls "long reads" any more. I appreciated your effort, @Overcold, and enjoyed reading it. On the topic of interiors and size: Interiors are important for our city (around 30 modulars + roads + square, and counting). We (my wife and myself) always make a point of creating an interior for any modular that does not have one, like MS, CC, GG and a lot of custom buildings by ourselves and others. Agreed, it's not like we open up the buildings every day to see what's inside, but even though it's only on display, the fact that we know the interior is there is enough for us. And sometimes we can see the interior through the windows, which adds to the dynamics of the display. So we'd take a smaller building anytime if it means it improves on the interior details.
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    What I HOPE it means, is what @Fabz_Lego says: The next fairground set might be a roller coaster. That would be terrific, especially since the track packs allow for expanding at one's own desire! Wait and see; hopefully, the news of a new fairground set will come soon.
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    My sentiments, exactly. No problem whatsoever with reboots, but I still need my yearly fix of a new modular
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    Well, we did bricklink it. We missed out on CC, MS and GG, since we only discovered the modular line when PS was released. We acquired the parts for the first three through Bricklink, replacing a few parts here and there due to price and/or availability. Thought not in the top half where favourite modulars are concerned (and of the first three, GG and CC are definitely better), I still like MS. It fits in relatively well with the rest, and I like the fact that the left half sort of creates a nice break when you place more modulars in a row. No question for me, it's a true modular, and I think LEGO are of the same opinion.
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    Wow, that's completely new to me. I've been collecting WV sets for years, but I never noticed that. It just says "discontinued". Thanks for the info, @Stefaneris.
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    I do not believe this... According to shop.lego.com (Netherlands), 10259 is discontinued. What the hell happened here?
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