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i don't respond to hardly any MOC posts, maybe 1 or 2 in all the time i've
been lurking on lugnet. but this...... this is probably one of the most
beautifully designed buildings made out of LEGO i have ever seen. even
though it is modeled after the real union station, it transcends all ideas
of scale and translation into a gorgeous piece architectural piece.
congratulations on your accomplishment. i could only hope to build something
as beautiful and as detailed as your union station creation.
ace
In lugnet.town, Mark Chan writes:
> After 3 years of planning and 6 months of building, I am pleased to announce
> the completion of the main section of Union Station, modeled after the real
> building in Kansas City, MO.
>
> This is also my entry for the 2002 Town Building Contest
>
> C Super-size Buildings
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=13740 Union Station. Mark Chan
> Union Station was built in 1914 in Kansas City, MO. It is the second largest
> train station in North America.
>
> This model uses selective compression, and is 130 studs long. It features
> many different construction techniques including: SNOT (Studs Not On Top),
> OHSO (One-Half Stud Offset), OFSO (One-Fifth Stud Offset) and SNAND (Studs
> Not At Ninety Degrees)
>
> I will cheerfully try and answer any questions about how this model was
> constructed. It used every technique I could think of so far to try and
> maximize detail per cubic inch of space. The roof tops alone required over
> 2700 pieces to construct (around 1400 of them consisting of 2x2 red tiles)
>
> Many thanks to all the Brickbay/Bricklink stores who provided me with the
> parts necessary to construct Union Station in Lego.
>
> Special and greatest thanks also go to my very supportive wife Laural, who
> allowed me to take over the coffee table (and great room) to house and build
> this project, and made many creative suggestions that were incorporated
> along the way. I am one of the lucky adult fans of Lego that has a spouse
> who shares and encourages my joy in this hobby.
>
> Stage II of this project includes plans to elevate the existing model 14
> bricks, adding the North End Waiting Room, placing tracks underneath the
> North End, and putting a Super Chief in service.
>
> Please let me know what you think!
>
> Mark Chan
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