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Subject:	My Latest MOC-- a Chateau
Newsgroups:	lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org
Date:	Sat, 30 Dec 2000 18:18:29 GMT
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This MOC is a departure for me in a couple of ways. Normally, I build trains and train related stuff. After having been to LLC this past summer, I became inspired to create a building that had miniland detail in it, but was minifig scale. So I built this chateau with the idea of having it sit on the new GMLTC layout which is currently under construction. Also, I am normally pouring over schematics and photos of trains when I build, in order to create the most real-to-life MOC I can. This chateau, however, came completely out of my head. I literally just made it up as I went along:-) In order to build this thing, I utilized LEGO Direct bulk services, AFOL parts sellers (thanks, Julie K:), and my own multiple set bursting. I couldn't have done it alone. Sorry the pics are rather big and fuzzy-- but here it is-- enjoy! http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=2519 -John

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		Re: My Latest MOC-- a Chateau
John, Great job on the Chateau, I stumbled across it this morning on Brickshelf and was very impressed with the ornate details around the doors and windows. Is it gray or white? The pictures kind of make it hard to tell. jt -- James J. Trobaugh (...) (24 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org)

		Re: My Latest MOC-- a Chateau
Time to think about building something other than Trains, John!!! Great Job, good ornate details, and very impressive, I can't wait to see this on a layout table when you guys get the new setup done! Just be careful of those tall tree's, check my (...) (24 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org)

		Re: My Latest MOC-- a Chateau
(...) What did you use for the columns on the front? They look like they're one piece, whereas the ones on the back look like "normal" 2x2 round bricks. Also I believe the conical trees used to come in two sizes. Which ones did you use? And where do (...) (24 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org)

		Re: My Latest MOC-- a Chateau
(...) Perhaps the structure builders are happy you've stayed away - your chateau is hard to compete with! Very nice - I love the detail and the clean symmetry. I always like to see pictures of structures in the plastic, as opposed to ray-traced. (24 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org)

		Re: My Latest MOC-- a Chateau
(...) Where did you get so many 2x2x3 slopes for the roof?! I could do half of one side in a plethora of colors. I'd kill for that many slope pieces. (24 years ago, 2-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org)

		Re: My Latest MOC-- a Chateau
(...) Well, I would not say it isn't train related too quickly. I think this building would serve very well as a train company head office, or with some modifications, as the main facade for a grand 19th century railway terminus. Greetings, M. (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org)

		Re: My Latest MOC-- a Chateau
Hi John, Great work! I laughed when I saw it - it reminded me of a building I threw together in November: (URL) kind of architecture, only you've got me completely outclassed :) Brilliant work - I hope you don't mind if I steal a few pages from your (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org)

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