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My latest creation is an entry for the 2002 Town Building Contest. As the
subject suggests, this is a small town located next to the sea. The
thumbnails are somewhat fuzzy for some reason but the larger pictures are
better.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=10407
Now I need to build a large building to enter into that category.
PLMKWYT!
Jason
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Jason Sutherland writes:
> My latest creation is an entry for the 2002 Town Building Contest. As the
> subject suggests, this is a small town located next to the sea. The
> thumbnails are somewhat fuzzy for some reason but the larger pictures are
> better.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=10407
>
> Now I need to build a large building to enter into that category.
>
> PLMKWYT!
>
> Jason
Oh, that is very, very nice. My favorite aspect (amongst many) is the fact
that the whole town is "raised up" above sea level, and this continues
upwards as you get towards the edge. I love that look, as it is quite a
change from the traditional "everything on one plane" town view (and it
takes a lot of parts and planning to make it look as realistic as your
does). Building a realistic slope is not easy (at least not for me).
I also really like the fish logo in front of the store, and the fact that
you took the effort to use Lego lettering instead of printing a sticker off
an inkjet printer.
Mark
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> Oh, that is very, very nice. My favorite aspect (amongst many) is the fact
> that the whole town is "raised up" above sea level, and this continues
> upwards as you get towards the edge. I love that look, as it is quite a
> change from the traditional "everything on one plane" town view (and it
> takes a lot of parts and planning to make it look as realistic as your
> does). Building a realistic slope is not easy (at least not for me).
>
> I also really like the fish logo in front of the store, and the fact that
> you took the effort to use Lego lettering instead of printing a sticker off
> an inkjet printer.
>
> Mark
Thanks, Mark! I try to build most of my creations up off the baseplates
because I think it adds to the realism since a lot of what we see in life is
not on flat ground. But, as you said, it requires some extra planning and
parts.
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In lugnet.town, Jason Sutherland writes:
> >
> > Oh, that is very, very nice. My favorite aspect (amongst many) is the fact
> > that the whole town is "raised up" above sea level, and this continues
> > upwards as you get towards the edge. I love that look, as it is quite a
> > change from the traditional "everything on one plane" town view (and it
> > takes a lot of parts and planning to make it look as realistic as your
> > does). Building a realistic slope is not easy (at least not for me).
> >
> > I also really like the fish logo in front of the store, and the fact that
> > you took the effort to use Lego lettering instead of printing a sticker off
> > an inkjet printer.
> >
> > Mark
>
> Thanks, Mark! I try to build most of my creations up off the baseplates
> because I think it adds to the realism since a lot of what we see in life is
> not on flat ground. But, as you said, it requires some extra planning and
> parts.
Excellent work, Jason. I really like the overall "feel" of this village.
Could you share some thoughts about the "planning and parts" that were
required in raising the buildings off the baseplate?
Lift well,
Andreas Stabno
http://www.lugnet.com/~19/
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In lugnet.town, Mark Chan writes:
> In lugnet.announce.moc, Jason Sutherland writes:
> > My latest creation is an entry for the 2002 Town Building Contest. As the
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=10407
> Oh, that is very, very nice. My favorite aspect (amongst many) is the fact
> that the whole town is "raised up" above sea level, and this continues
> upwards as you get towards the edge.
Agreed! This is a great design, but the way that one edge is at water level
and everything very fluidly travels higher give a great perspective!
Great work!
Jake
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Jake McKee
AFOL
LUGNET Member #211
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Jason Sutherland writes:
> My latest creation is an entry for the 2002 Town Building Contest. As the
> subject suggests, this is a small town located next to the sea. The
> thumbnails are somewhat fuzzy for some reason but the larger pictures are
> better.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=10407
>
> Now I need to build a large building to enter into that category.
>
> PLMKWYT!
>
> Jason
What a great piece. Some of the best work I've seen in a long while that
delt with ever increasing heights that wasn't done by professional Lego
modelers.
The buildings all have a real seaside hamlet feel, and your integration of
signage on the dock buildings adds the perfect touch.
Well done.
Rich
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Jason Sutherland writes:
> My latest creation is an entry for the 2002 Town Building Contest. As the
> subject suggests, this is a small town located next to the sea. The
> thumbnails are somewhat fuzzy for some reason but the larger pictures are
> better.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=10407
>
> Now I need to build a large building to enter into that category.
>
> PLMKWYT!
>
> Jason
Jason,
I think it's great. I love how you mixed the various architectural styles of
the biuldings, and included enough seasidey type buildings. The rocks and
docks look great, too.
Thanks,
George
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Jason Sutherland writes:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=10407
>
> Now I need to build a large building to enter into that category.
>
> PLMKWYT!
>
> Jason
Jason,
This is really and truly gorgeous! I have dreams and aspirations of building a
waterfront layout like this, but with more of a gritty/industrial feel to it.
But I am stunned by how perfect this looks ... this is beautiful!
I too would love to hear more about how you affected the "raising" of certain
sections of the scene. Are the "non-water" level baseplates that rest upon a
subterranean brick support structure? Or are the non-water levels actual
plates? And what did the planning entail?
This should come as no surprise, but the first thing I thought when I saw this
layout was that it would be a fantastic layout to have a Brikwars game on.
Then, the second thought was that it would be a *perfect* layout to have an HPL
"Shadows Over Innsmouth"-themed Brikwars game. So: what'cha doing next
Halloween? I'm sure I can dredge up some Old Ones by then ... ;)
More pictures! More details! More Cthulhoid abominations!
-s
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Jason Sutherland writes:
> My latest creation is an entry for the 2002 Town Building Contest. As the
> subject suggests, this is a small town located next to the sea. The
> thumbnails are somewhat fuzzy for some reason but the larger pictures are
> better.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=10407
>
> Now I need to build a large building to enter into that category.
>
> PLMKWYT!
>
> Jason
I really like it!
As the others have commented, I really like the landscape. It does have the
prefect *feel*. I like the sandy path by the rocks, the raised dock. Just
about everything.
I'd like to see more people though, more 'life'. Maybe a vehicle or two.
But, compared to what you've done, that is very minor to me.
Great work.
Jonathan
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Jason Sutherland writes:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=10407
Jason,
Your town is just lovely! I must echo everyone and say, in one word:
landscape. Oooh, it just makes all the difference in the world! I wish I had
more time to browse the pictures but I've gotta run. In my dreams I'm
building a huge, fully landscaped castle. <grin>
Awesome job.
-Shiri
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Jason Sutherland writes:
> My latest creation is an entry for the 2002 Town Building Contest. As the
> subject suggests, this is a small town located next to the sea. The
> thumbnails are somewhat fuzzy for some reason but the larger pictures are
> better.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=10407
>
> Now I need to build a large building to enter into that category.
>
> PLMKWYT!
>
> Jason
One word, Jason: Congratulations!!!
I love this layout and it looks so much like the town "Peggy's Cove" in Nova
Scotia where I live.
What I appreciate the most is that despite the realism of this layout, there
is still the naive feel of Lego which is real present on your scene.
Really awesome job.
Best regards, Jean-Marc
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I would like to thank everyone who responded and looked at my little town.
I really enjoyed building this particular town. I only wish I had more room
in my house so my slopes could have been a little more gradual; but oh well.
A couple people have asked about the planning involved in the raising of the
landscape. I have tried to think of a clear way to explain what I did and I
don't think I can do it without showing it with pictures, which I can't do
right now because I don't have a digital camera. But basically I used
bricks underneath to build up to three different elevations. I then did
whatever I needed to make those different elevations look somewhat natural
in leading to the next elevation. I don't know if that makes sense or
helps, but without pictures, it's the best I can do right now.
Jason
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