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MOC: Frauenkirche Dresden
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lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim
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Thu, 14 Sep 2006 12:13:08 GMT
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Hi all,

between March and mid August I build a scaled model of the Frauenkirche in Dresden (Church of our lady). The real church was nearly fully destroyed in the last days of WW II and encouraged people decided after the german reunification in the 1990’s to collect money worldwide and to rebuild this baroque building with the eye-catching sandstone dome.

The construction around the the darker parts of the ruin where finished last year in October and there was I big celebration while the Frauenkirche was reopend for the public.

In March 2006 I managed to visit the church and after seeing all the old and new bircks I decided to build my own LEGO model mostly using tan and dark grey for the facade.

For a more detailed report on the church and the building process please feel free to surf to: http://www.holgermatthes.de/frauenkirche/en/


See more picturs at Brickshelf:

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=201191 (main folder)

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=203679 (lower church supfolder)

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=204481 (set up supfolder)


See some pics of the real church at my maj.com gallery:

http://www.maj.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=108559


Find more information about the real church at wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dresden_Frauenkirche




While building I had to speed up a bit to get ready just in time for the 1000steine-Land in Berlin in August. There even the LEGO bosses took a closer look at my model!

Holger



Message has 17 Replies:
  Re: MOC: Frauenkirche Dresden
 
(...) --snip-- (...) --snip-- (...) I love your promo photo with the real and Lego church next to each other. Having seen this church in the brick at 1000steine land I have to say that it's worth a first, second, third and even more looks. My (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
  Re: MOC: Frauenkirche Dresden
 
(...) Stunning. Absolutely stunning. One of the most beautiful MOCs I've ever seen. Well done!! JohnG, GMLTC (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
  Re: MOC: Frauenkirche Dresden
 
(...) 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)
  Re: MOC: Frauenkirche Dresden
 
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)
  Re: MOC: Frauenkirche Dresden
 
(...) 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)
  Re: MOC: Frauenkirche Dresden
 
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)
  Re: MOC: Frauenkirche Dresden
 
(...) 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)
  Re: MOC: Frauenkirche Dresden
 
(...) 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)
  Re: MOC: Frauenkirche Dresden
 
(...) ---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)
  Re: MOC: Frauenkirche Dresden
 
(...) 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)
  Re: MOC: Frauenkirche Dresden
 
(...) 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)
  Re: MOC: Frauenkirche Dresden
 
(...) 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)
  Re: MOC: Frauenkirche Dresden
 
(...) 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)
  Re: MOC: Frauenkirche Dresden
 
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)
  Re: MOC: Frauenkirche Dresden
 
(...) 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)
  Re: MOC: Frauenkirche Dresden
 
Truly wonderful. (18 years ago, 16-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim)
  Re: MOC: Frauenkirche Dresden
 
(...) 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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