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All, I decided to tear down my 4554 Metro Station from the 1990's and rebuild it into something in a more Modular theme. So I combined it with glass from my Greenhouse http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=76636 , a bunch of 2 x 2 tiles and some odd bits and pieces and came up with the Metro Station Bar. It was 13F/-11C outside so some of the pictures were a bit rushed. Anyway, I tried to reuse as much of the old set as possible throughout. So the greebling at the top looks like the detail work from the original, the Arrival board became the Bar's Sign. On the ground floor a red cupboard from the original became an ice chest, a Train Decorative side (#2871) became the header over the Bar. There's also the Station's clock on the wall and the original Station Chef has been rehired! Here's a shot with the stairs removed. You'll notice that the Metro Station Bar serves both kinds of wine (and it looks like it comes from an industrial source rather than a vineyard ) The rooftop terrace had the umbrella's up, but you couldn't see the detail so here's a shot of that. I reused the benches from the original. The hatchway on hinges leads downstairs. I believe that with the exception of the 2x2 tiles and the glassfront that the two story version is probably 90% original. Then I decided to add an additional floor. And this new floor's interior contains a couple of sofas, a low table and the Coffee Percolator from the original. (That Carpet colour is bright!) Finally, here's a shot from the rear. It's still very, very yellow, but I had a lot of fun transforming it from the original station! Thanks for reading. Comments, suggestions and criticisms welcome! Here's the original 4554 as reference.

Ok, time for another posting. I started with the POTC The Mill Set 4183, but decided that what it really needed was some 'mass' and less water wheel. After several iterations I ended up with this - it's an old ruined Bell Tower (the Bell is about the only structures left from 4183). I originally built it without a back so it has a decent interior with good access, but built a quick removable rear facade. It was 13F/-11C outside so some of the pictures were a bit rushed, but here's the front. The Redcoats are using a convenient rock and some salvaged timber to lever up their Cart so they can change the broken wheel. The Horse Coach driver (moonlighting from his normal gig) is taken care of the Horse and the Captain is sitting on a bench in the sunshine drinking wine while he watches the others. And a shot of the rear. I deliberately didn't push the 1x4 wooden planking down - I think it looks like a neglected, old pathway. And here's a shot with the back removed - complete with skeleton and rat. Here's Capt. Jack looking down on the Redcoats Despite Capt. Jack's hope's that they are going to remain undiscovered while the Redcoats work below I think things are not going to work out as planned. Gibbs keeps on losing his fish to that seagull and the Redcoat Captain is going to get dinged with a shovel. I hope you enjoyed it. Comments, suggestions and criticisms welcome.

It looks great! And you're absolutely right that "no village can be complete without its own cosy little pub" Good luck in the competition!

There's some very effective touches you have in this MOC - I particularly like the water details, the rocks and the vegetation. It's all well done. Thanks for sharing it with us!

What an effective conversion job - It looks really good! Thanks for sharing it with us!

You've really captured the essence of the original! It looks great and is that TWELVE different colours on the facade? Wow! Thanks for sharing it with us!

That's a good looking Fire Truck, but I'm curious what did you do to the flag that you replaced?

I just finished building my FB yesterday. It looks amazing, but the only things that let it down for me were the Tree out front, the Brick built Flag and, to be honest that Fire Truck. It's not that the Truck is a bad design - it just looks too retro and it reminds me too much of the 'Keystone Cops'. ( )I say raise the FB by a brick and slap in a newer model. Screw the City's budgetary problems it's time for a new Fire Truck!

I really like the cosy interior - it looks very seasonal. Thanks for sharing it with us and good luck in the competition.

Good job! Yellow can be a difficult color to work with - too much of it can overwhelm a design (I'm speaking from experience here), but you've got a good balance and the MOC work well. Do you have further plans for this creation? A tile floor perhaps, or upstairs rest rooms? Thanks for sharing it with us!

I'm digging the front end of your Truck LT. It's looking good.

Congratulations! It looks great and works very well! Thank you for sharing it with us.

Not sure, what it's called in the US, but it's called Push Rowing in England. It's bloody hard work, but at least lets you see what you're going to run into - and perhaps with that Monkey on the Island it might not be a bad idea. Nice looking MOC - thanks for sharing it with us!

I really like the facade of the second image and that color combination works well. Thanks for sharing it with us!

Tough choice! That first one has a weird shape to it just in front of the crew compartment - it looks like it has a giant set of saddles bags thrown over the boiler. The second one is going to bring challenges going around corners with the need for floating bogies with the drive train. That third one gets my vote providing that you also build the Maxifig to sit on top of it!

That's what you say LT. Me, I think he's a member of the NSW NSFW Fire Brigade. Stay safe you guys!

Fighting fires without any clothes on is no way to go through life son... Good homage to the terrible situation in your country. Positive vibes to all.

Thanks for all the comments. I finally had a chance to tweak the front end (and I ultimately went back to the Ambulance slope - so no big progress, but it does look better and level up the red/white division line. I also took mobricki's advice and built the 'sketchiest-looking-taco-ever' out of some dark tan quarter rounds and some Atlantis flippers. So here you are and fish tacos for everyone! Hey Moderators what's the protocol for this kind of change - do I add this image back to the orignal post or leave this one here?

Congratulations Pandora!

I'm not sure that that is the best idea. You'ld have to ensure every piece is painted consistently and it would be prone to scratches. Have you checked this http://www.bricklink.com/catalogColors.asp You may find that that elusive color is already supported by TLG although you may have to change which pieces you use for which part of the Train. Good luck though and please let us know what you decide to do!

Welcome to Eurobricks! Now you just need a Bricklink order or two to build this nice looking creation and that firebox was a neat touch. Thanks for sharing it with us.

There's a lot going on in your MOC! I particularly like the combination of textures on the front and the roof line. The Fish wind vane was a nice touch and the Chicken Coop looks very effective. Thank you for sharing it with us.

That new Modular Cinema is looking pretty exciting - so I've got to start saving up for that. Build more! Spend less! And publish more MOCs on this forum. I'd also like to crack how to do water effectively in Lego.

I had no choice! My workspace area had bricks and pieces everywhere. I had this one to finish and another three in progress. Water is so tricky! I've seen some excellant water effects in MOCs in this forum and I tried a couple of different techniques, but they all looked so lame. I think in future I'll stick to dry land MOCs Thanks for the kind words...

Thanks for the review! How was the build? Was there anything in there that made you go 'Huh!, I haven't seen that before'? ....and more importantly does it have swooshability? Is it rigid enough?