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(...) I saw this the other day when I was randomly flicking through BrickShelf. I must say, that is a magnificent building! I look forward to viewing the additional photos of the furniture within the building. Very impressive - spotlighted! A Happy (...) (16 years ago, 1-Jan-08, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.arch, Jude Beaudin wrote: <snip> (...) I did! Live and now here! It's a beautiful building. The Missus saw it at the last show and she loved it, too! (...) Yes--what this thread needs is more cow (bell)!!! Dave K (16 years ago, 31-Dec-07, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) snipped (...) Finally... But where are the pictures with the cows? Jude (16 years ago, 31-Dec-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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i vowed to myself to post this before the new year. i have berated fellow lug members for not posting their new mocs but then i distinctly heard mr. pot calling to mr. kettle, something about the colour black. back in april i completed a new moc, (...) (16 years ago, 31-Dec-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX) !!
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I love it. I love every thing about it. The trees, the statue, the pedestal, the water, the tiles. It's really beautiful - well done. (17 years ago, 18-Dec-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Brilliant design on the fountain. I'll be curious to see how it all looks at the end. Tim (17 years ago, 18-Dec-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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I'm not sure this qualifies as a dome. I like to or at least try to make my roofs "exciting". A dull roof can kill a house with an otherwise great/interesting facade. So once I said to myself, let's add a small observatory to the rooftop. Well, it (...) (17 years ago, 27-Nov-07, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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:: Competition XI Press Release - For Immediate Release! The School of Technology at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana and the Evansville Chapter 73 of The Society of Manufacturing Engineers announce the student Lego robotics competition XI (...) (17 years ago, 25-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.us.in.eva, lugnet.events, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.announce.bimp)
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Hi, I just uploaded some pictures of my latest building, build after the Stavechurch of Heddal - Notodden - Norway, located at abouth 60 km West of Oslo. After moderation, you can find them here: (2 URLs) To remain a minimum of 'arches' in the (...) (17 years ago, 1-Oct-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(4 URLs) The design is finally done, hope you'll like it. Project's history: I started it by just making a corner as a proof of concept, to see whether it might be nicely done in minifig scale. The reason for this was that I wanted to include it in (...) (17 years ago, 14-Sep-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, FTX) !!
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Hi all, Building a realistic looking dome with LEGO elements is a real challenge. A dome is not only an egg-shaped half-shere, it often has additional structure like bands or windows. Here is an overview of other domes built by several LEGO fans I (...) (17 years ago, 4-Sep-07, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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Am I the only one that wishes that TLG would never have retired their old stickered country flags? Such as this French one (from Clark Stephens): (URL) new "assembled" flags just don't do anything for me! Gary Istok (17 years ago, 26-May-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Here are some new pictures of 10183, built !! (URL) When moderated : (URL) (17 years ago, 26-May-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) I'm guessing around $200. That's what the Statue of Liberty cost. Similar part count, style, etc... (17 years ago, 25-May-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) i think it's going for 200euro.. read this thread: (URL) i'm sure the price is in there somewhere. (17 years ago, 24-May-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Does anyone know what the price will likely be on this? -Ken (17 years ago, 24-May-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Mistress Janey, As requested... It is not April first and there is a whole set of corresponding landmarks to go with this.(1) Jude (1) While I am fairly certain it is not April 1st, I have no clue if the latter is true. I am just trying to do (...) (17 years ago, 24-May-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Yes, yes I am. not the keenest on the top part of the tower, (not as smooth as i would like) but damn nice, Lots of good parts too Damn lego is putting me into the poor house Aaron (17 years ago, 24-May-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Wow, totally loving this! Someone tell me its not April first, and that there is a whole set of corresponding landmarks to go with this. Janey "Pass me the plastic, Red Brick" (17 years ago, 24-May-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) I dunno- it's bley. Sure to invoke some strong feelings around here... (17 years ago, 24-May-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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thought some might be interested in this: (2 URLs) (17 years ago, 24-May-07, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, FTX) !!
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Oh my goodness, I really like seeing your work, I am sorry I missed this. I didn't realize. I enjoyed seeing all the details and the way you used so many great parts. Clean design, very well thought out. Great work. - Eric (17 years ago, 9-May-07, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim)
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| | Re: Le Corbusier House in Stuttgart Weissenhof Estate form 1927
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(...) Holger, I actually gasped. :) Fantastic work, as always... it's always a pleasure to catch your updates. And I love your "photo from the same angle" way of showing off your creations. I'm a huge fan of modernist design, which I suppose by no (...) (17 years ago, 19-Apr-07, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | Re: Le Corbusier House in Stuttgart Weissenhof Estate form 1927
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(...) Gorgeous as usual! The curved wall by the entrance is nice, and the interior floor with the small tiles looks fantastic. I love to see the insides of buildings completed. The matching of real and Lego views is a great way to show all the (...) (17 years ago, 15-Apr-07, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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--snip-- (...) Excellent work as usual, HoMa. My favourite touch is using the 1x4x3 clear panels forward and reverse to make 'opening' windows. Genius. Tim (17 years ago, 14-Apr-07, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Looks very nice! I especially like the different style railings on each level and the parts used to create them. Best, Jonathan (17 years ago, 13-Apr-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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I constructed this microscale Chinese pagoda as a centerpiece for a dinner party (for 25!) that we hosted two weeks ago. It isn't accurate to any specific pagoda, but is broadly based on some of the techniques and styles I observed in some source (...) (17 years ago, 11-Apr-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX) !
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Wow, Alistair, this is a beautiful recreation. I am particularly impressed with the interior detail. The tiled floor pattern is very nicely done is the room with the stately dark red columns. And the maersk blue room's fireplace and door lintel look (...) (17 years ago, 7-Mar-07, to lugnet.build.arch)
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I particularly like the modernization in (URL) this pic> although the rest are nice as well! God Bless, Nathan (URL) (17 years ago, 6-Mar-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for your kind comments (and thanks to Jim and Jonathan for theirs too). You're probably thinking of Chatsworth, which although definitely spectacular and worth a visit or ten (I was walking in the grounds the other weekend) is (...) (17 years ago, 5-Mar-07, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Hi Al, This is really great. I just love thhe interiors, the snot work on the lower sections of the exterior and the use of the goblets in the railing. Very nice details all around. Best, Jonathan (17 years ago, 5-Mar-07, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) This looks really good. It looks like it, or a similar house was used in the most recent Pride and Prejudice film, with which my fiancee is obsessed. I'm debating whether or not to show her, as I may end up getting roped into building a (...) (17 years ago, 5-Mar-07, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Alastair, this is a very impressive neo-classical edifice. The details on the basement level and the staircases is very well exectuted. I say that there is no need to apologize or explain any compromises in its construction. Anyone who builds (...) (17 years ago, 5-Mar-07, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | MOC: Terraced houses
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This is a recent MOC of a row of English terraced houses. It's typical of working class housing from around 1900 as can be found across much of the Midlands and North of England. See (URL) start with and (URL) for the other pictures once moderated. (...) (17 years ago, 5-Mar-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.build.arch) !!
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| | MOC: Scots Baronial house
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I built this a few years ago, but I don't think I ever announced it at the time. It's a Scots Baronial mansion house, based on the buildings of 19th century Edinburgh architect David Bryce. It's not modelled on any single house - he'd never have had (...) (17 years ago, 5-Mar-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.build.arch) !
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| | MOC: Kedleston Hall
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Kedleston Hall is a classical 18th century mansion in Derbyshire, UK. I've modelled it in LEGO, and you can see the results here: (URL) front is largely accurate, excepting the lack of sculpture and the fact that I've compressed the staircase so (...) (17 years ago, 5-Mar-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.build.arch) !!
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| | Tunnel Mouth / Bridge Arch
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The tracks from the Snowmobile 8272 and Bulldozer 8275 make a great tunnel mouth or bridge arch - smoother than using slope bricks. (URL) used 27 links at the moment, fixing them twice on each side. The arch as built fits well over 6-wide, 8-wide or (...) (17 years ago, 22-Feb-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town) !!
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Having now already been highlighted on (URL) and (URL) (thanks!), I thought I'd try to get around to posting my first vignette; and first lugnet posting. A Torii gate marks the entrance to a spiritual place. Hundreds of these structures can be found (...) (17 years ago, 29-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX) !!
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| | Family History Architecture Central Baptist Church Display
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All About Family the community group we run here in Minneapolis has been partnering with Architects, Architecture Students, Families with their Children and other University of Minnesota Students to create fun and encouraging projects while learning (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events)
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| | BrickFest™ PDX 2007 Commemorative Event Kit...
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The BrickFest™ PDX 2007 Commemorative Event Kit design is complete! (URL) This unique, one-of-a-kind, limited edition commemorative kit contains 146 elements and retails for $12.00, available to BrickFest™ PDX 2007 attendees only. It may be (...) (17 years ago, 15-Jan-07, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.fun, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX) !!
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| | Re: My new buildings
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(...) Hi Ludo, I just love the footprint shape of the city hall building. Also, the light grey arches inside the white arches on the dormar(?) on the roof is great! I did not know that they could work in that manner. The brown house looks great as (...) (17 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | My new buildings
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Hi, I waited for my Brickshelf folder to be public before writing this message. I build past year 2 new buildings. The first one is build after pictures,a few short video fragments and a plan scale 1/25 from the street facing walls. This was the (...) (17 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX) !
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(...) Depends... I usually work from original building plans and LOADS of pictures. I try to do most things to scale, which keeps me from making huge mistakes :D (...) Ehhh well there are a few projects in various stages at the moment, I will only (...) (17 years ago, 2-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Finally online : Cafe De Unie
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(...) Enjoy? I sure did! Nicely done... funny as it seems, I think "modern" (at least for me) is very difficult to pull off well (in the brick). Do you have your next building already picked out??? Janey "Red Brick" (17 years ago, 2-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) I used mainly stacked plates and bricks... there's a bit of SNOT to get the Window row fall back ½ stud, the rows right of the window are jumper plates and plates, held by invisible technic bricks. (...) The building was pretty much 1:40 all (...) (17 years ago, 30-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) I like this a lot. It's a great choice to build in Lego and you've pulled it off most admirably. I particularly like the way you've simulated the spiral using studs out tiles (unless my eyes decieve me). My only crits are that it's perhaps a (...) (17 years ago, 30-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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| | Finally online : Cafe De Unie
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I finally managed to post my last (may/june 2006) MOC online : Cafe De Unie, an architectural masterpiece by JJP Oud, built in 1925 (and rebuilt in 1986) (URL) Jan-Albert van Ree | (URL) (17 years ago, 29-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town) !
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(...) thank you. i really love that piece and hope it'll appear sometime soon in other colours. unfortunately, i think it has a design flaw. it should be attached to a plate rather than a brick, and then it would be even more versatile. i've also (...) (18 years ago, 18-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) thank you very much. while that movie features one of my favourite all time actors, i must admit it has been a long while since i've seen it, and the house only sticks out in my mind as i think i can recall he hangs from a window of the front, (...) (18 years ago, 18-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) thanks, doug. as usual, we missed your presence and hope you can make it up to the great white north sometime soon. -§ deborah §- (where the great white north is not as white as it should be by now) (18 years ago, 18-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) thank you. i must admit the exterior landscaping did not live up to the potential that the house design might have had. i really had hoped for better, but definitely, a castle was never in the plans. ;) -§ deborah §- (who will stick to soft (...) (18 years ago, 18-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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Hi Kerry, It's this piece (found in may new cars) (URL) Bargerbos (18 years ago, 17-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Fabulous work! But I don't recognise the half-circle part used in the chest of drawers: (URL) is it? Kerry (18 years ago, 17-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.arch)
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That's a great solution : ) (...) (18 years ago, 30-Nov-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.castle)
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Fantastic job. When I first saw the exterior shot of the living room window, I started humming the haunting music to Alfred Hitchcock's "North by Northwest". I was somewhat reminded of that night-shot of the outside of the Frank Lloyd Wright house (...) (18 years ago, 5-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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Stunning as usual deborah. Wish I could have been there to enjoy the details in person. (18 years ago, 4-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Me too! I don't actually know if lego made any or not, I have always wishfully hoped that some were produced during the spring cleaning era and will turn up eventually... I am prepared to admit defeat on all future new parts, but since this (...) (18 years ago, 3-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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Nice concept with some gorgeous interiors, my only complaint would be that after all the effort of building that lovely mountain you crested it with a mere house; not a castle, as such landscaping obviously deserves ; ) Thanks for sharing and God (...) (18 years ago, 3-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Thank you all for the comments :) It's right I didn't check if those 1x1 slopes were available in light bley... hum, hop to see them as soon as possible in a set ! Erik (18 years ago, 3-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Nathan, is it really true that 1x1 'cheesers' exist in old grey? If I may ask, where did you get this information? Cheesers in old grey would be extremely useful to me, and I wondered if you (or anyone) could direct me to a source. I'd be (...) (18 years ago, 1-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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for parlugment's participation in ottawa's annual train show, railfair 2006, i built a cantilevered house hanging onto a mountainside. the group had decided to try a new concept this year, leaving each member to build their own section, which didn't (...) (18 years ago, 2-Dec-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, FTX) !
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Very nice technique! I had noticed arches like this before in real life and wondered how they might be pulled off in LEGO. Here's hoping those mini slopes become available at Pick-A-Bricks! -Brendan (18 years ago, 2-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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Hi Erik, while I appreciate the creativeness of that idea, I can't help but wonder why you wouldn't just start with "ribbed" columns (i.e. making the entire column cross-shaped to give the ribbed impression you find with a lot of buildings of that (...) (18 years ago, 1-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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Very nice! Now all I need is for lego to find some of the 1x1 slopes that they ran off in old grey to make this work for my own MOCs... You've done the hard bit ; ) God Bless, Nathan Visit my brickshelf gallery: (URL) (pic=link) (18 years ago, 30-Nov-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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Hi, During a discussion on the mailing list of FreeLUG, someone asked for some new parts to build Gothic arches (and their column). Among them, a "star" brick ( two 1x3 bricks intersected in their middle), an inverted "star" slope (two slope bricks (...) (18 years ago, 30-Nov-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.castle, FTX) !!
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| | Sweet store, book store, cafe and more - all in 1 building!
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Hello all, Before I totally dismantle my building of the Sweet store..., I decided to finish parts of it off and take some extra photos. Sadly my camera is on up the creek without a paddle (hopefully get a new one for Xmas :D) so sorry for the (...) (18 years ago, 13-Nov-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.au, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Jeff's suburban home
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(...) I love the backyard fence - what a great representation, espcially with the offset! Spotlighted (and downloaded for BAYLTC) Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 BAYLTC/BAYLUG (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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| | Jeff's suburban home
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(2 URLs) Jeff> (URL) created a suburban home> for the train layouts. This was (URL) copied> by (URL) Daniel>. Both were displayed at (URL) NWBC2006>. (URL) I> have produced an (URL) so that others may produce copies. ((URL) 9000x6000 render> also (...) (18 years ago, 20-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX) !
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(...) I absolutely love it. My wife and I travel, its our passion, and I would love to be able to do models of great architectural wonders we've visited in our travels. (18 years ago, 6-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Hi James, Thanks very much for your comments. I don't usually do full-scale buildings in CAD because they never render very will in my opinion but this one just begged me to build it. Tim (18 years ago, 5-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) (snip) (...) Hi Tim, Temple looks great! I love the way you styled the minifig guard and monk/priest. I love the yellow statue. later, James Mathis (18 years ago, 5-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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Hi all, My attempt at a Thai temple from around the 14th/15th Century. It's based on (URL) this stupa> but I've tried to return it to the days when it was a functioning temple in Ayutthaya. The tree designs are probably not authentic as I lifted (...) (18 years ago, 4-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | Re: MOC: Frauenkirche Dresden
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(...) I feel like I could walk right out of life and into this creation. Become a minifigure and see this masterpiece. Integrated into the MOC. Living in the MOC. That is a beautiful creation to take us out of this life put us into the MOC. later, (...) (18 years ago, 19-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Truly wonderful. (18 years ago, 16-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim)
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(...) lol yet another translation error on my part (schleim/rotz:-) I really meant "amazing"-- curse the on-line translators! (but they provide good humor; just at my expense;-) (...) I, too. It's a lot more dramatic. (...) Perhaps that is only an (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Hi John fareaway friend! I am happy that my "Überraschung" (surprise) worked well. I really prefer to build a MOC first and then showing it online or at events. We had to many fans at the Germany forum saying and showing work in progress pics of (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Hi Alan, thanks for you feedback. I knew that there was allready a LEGO model of the church for fundraising. At flickr.com I found this: (3 URLs) I contacted LEGO if they know what happend to this model - but they don't know. These days it is not (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Hi Bryan, no, you didn't miss that part. But in fact last year I (and some other LEGO fans) had the chance to display some MOCs in LEGOLAND Germany. So my LEGO Venice was located near LEGOLAND's Venice. Holger (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Haha, I had to laugh while reading you answer. Thanks, Jonathan! Holger (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Hi Olof, (...) Thanks for you feedback! The PBY-5A Catalina seems to be a challenge. There is hardly any normal LEGO plate like surface: (2 URLs) (bigger picture) But do not show any sneak previews. Take some shots while building and then surprise (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Hi Aaron, thank you for your feedback as well. And yes, feel free to use these pictures as a reference for your own creations. I allways try to start with a very characteristic detail or area of a building. The tall windows with the double arches (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Hi Bob, (...) What will you do? Build sets? Sell all you LEGO? ... just kidding! (...) I haven't thought about a ship or plane. But I guess there is so many other cool things out in this world which could be converted into the ABS format. (...) Good (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Hi Nelson, Thank you to you and the other for your nice feedbacks! (...) It is not only patience which you need. The timeframe was tight and I wanted to get the church done before the 1000steine-Land. For example the dome-module was build within 2 (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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Hi Gary, many thanks for your bi-lingual feedback and comments! While gathering information I used several websites and two nice books. I know most of the whole history of the church right now. Even when it was build in the 18th century the folks (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Hi Derek, I am not going to LEGOWORLD in the Netherlands but I plan to go to Bricking Bavaria. 1000steine.de doesn't say the date for Bricking Bavaria on it's main page. But it seems it will be Friday, 8th - Sunday 10th December 2006. Are you (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) HoMa, this is incredible! Is there any chance it will be at Bricking Bavaria or LEGOWorld? Derek (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Holger, Kurz gesagt, Ausgezeichnet!! Dresden's Frauenkirche (also its' Cathedral), was Germany's largest (as-built) Lutheran Cathedral. The original's photos give little clue to the massive scale of the building. It's like stepping inside an 18 (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) That is AWESOME!!!...!!! I especially enjoy the detailing pictures showing us all how you made this incredible creation. Excellent! Adr. (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim)
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(...) SNIP There are good MOCs, and there are GOOD MOCs. This definitely falls in the latter. HoMa: I wish that I had both the bricks and the patience to build a MOC such as yours. Your detailing and part selection is excellent. I second John Neal, (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) thanks for the appreciation. although the walled platform was not part of the original sculptures, i had as much fun making it as i did the buildings, because i was trying to capture that ancient, crumbling wall feeling that you get in the (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) This kind of great work is one of the reasons I no longer make MOCs!! :-) Great detail work and quite the eye for details. I bet you would be able to make an awesome real life ship or plane at this rate. If it weren't for the real life people (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Wow. I am speachless. when one clicks on a link, unsure of if it is a reference shot, or the model. You know it is a job well done. The attention to detail is amazing, as is the multitude of different building styles. I am a fan of rendering (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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snip The model is spot on from start to finish. I loved the way you handled the walls. And running my fingers over the roof slopes was fun. As always so much is lost because of having only pictures. This is a beauty to walk around and peek at all (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) ---snip--- (...) Wow! This is what I think of doing when I happen to pass a really nice castle or bridge, or when I see an airplane or som unusual or colorful heavy vehicle. I am stunned to see the result of this thought being executed to its (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Amazing. Jaw droppingly, amazing. I am clicking along, studying every image, wondering what I am going to say in respose to your post. What clever thought or comment could I contribute? I continue clicking along . . . . and, then I see you did (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Holger, where's the part in your message where you admit that you actually work for LEGO, and that you're responsible for some of the large structures in the various Minilands in the LEGOLAND theme parks around the world? :) -Bryan (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Very nice model! When we visited Dresden in June 2004, the church was still under construction, but largely finished on the outside. There was actually a large Lego model of the Frauenkirche in one of the local department stores (Kaufhof? (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Überraschen. Simply amazing. To say "well done" would be an understatement indeed! The quality of your work (and your character) are a true inspiration to me, HoMa. Thank you for giving us this marvelous MOC! I don't know what it is about (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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That is an awsome MOC, a few times I couldn't tell the model from the real one in the Brickshelf thumbnail pictures. The detail work is wonderful! I would love to see it in person some day. jt (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Snipped. Wow, thats incredible. Beautiful and breathtaking. What a nice way to start my morning, coffee and an inspiring build to look at. Spotlit. Janey "Red Brick" (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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