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Hello!
So, I had a little time to do some building and finishing of quite a few MOC's
over the holiday break.
These two, like firehouses and diners, represent another interest of mine: old
time, neon marquee'd theaters. There is something really romantic and soulful
about them in my opinion.
The first was a target of mine for quite a while: The Bad Axe Theater in
Michigan:
<http://www.mdpl.org/Gift%20Shop/Books/popcornpalaces.html>
Doing further research, I found the building, aside from street level, to be
quite boring. So, I dressed it up slightly.
<http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=224863>
I think the red marquee takes a little away from the trans colored elements,
unfortunately. But, I am pleased with the overall design of it.
The second is based on a firehouse that I discovered recently in one of the
towns I lived in briefly as a very young child:
<http://www.nefirenews.com/mass/HaverhillSta1.jpg>
The marquee is one I have had kicking around sice 1999 or so. I think they work
really well together. Featured on this building are Big Ben Wheels which I
think look great! I am also very pleased with the cornice.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=224864
I plan on bringing the Bad Axe to Detroit in July.
Enjoy!
Best,
Jonathan
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| (...) Really neat use of the (URL) knit caps> on the Bad Axe. Shouldn't the windows on the two theaters be bricked up, though (assuming they were converted from other uses)? Great work as always, Jonathan. I'd love what you could do with the (URL) (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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| I like the second scene a lot! The rich but simple detailing you put into each building is excellent. I like your use of the new wheel frames, even if it does raise bley issues. Thanks for sharing and God Bless, Nathan (URL) (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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| (...) Hi, nice use of the BBB wheels. You mentioned you had something, non train, planned and I was curious to find out what you were up to. Nice job. Ben Fleskes Big Ben Bricks LLC (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.town)
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