31206 - style City Buildings - LDD MOCs

[lightningtiger]

They all have this historic feel to them 'Murdoch17'.........I feel a lot of ghost stories are about in your city block there.

Brick On LDD On 'Murdoch17' !

[Murdoch17]

(I know the next section belong in Action & Adventurer, but I'm putting these buildings in my town so i'm posting them here too. they are the same style, after all!)

Johnny Thunder's office

Inspired by the Bank building in set 6484, (Batmobile and the Two-Face Chase) this building features two floors and a "cast iron" facade.

The bottom floor features Johnny's office with telephone, hat rack, bottle of root beer, and desk made from crates, while the top floor features the Trophy Room with these items: a Sword made in India out of ivory, a ancient Roman Shield from Italy, a golden Ring of Power from a dark land far away, a silver glove of an Aztec suit of armor, the Spear of Destiny from Jerusalem, a Trident from Atlantis, and a scythe from the Land of the Dead.

The rear of the building is hinged to the front (like in set 31026, Bike Shop & Cafe) and locks together with a Technic pin. I credit Eurobricks / Flickr "Kristal" for the roof top decorations technique.

The Treasure Chaser is based off of set 7622, Race for the Stolen Treasure. (2008's Indiana Jones theme) This is a better version of the Treasure Raider that I made a couple months back. This vehicle features a spare tire, head & tail lights, plus a good old adventurer favorite: the classic two seat piece from way back in 1998 and last in 2013.

LDD file for both car and building: http://www.mocpages....1423430126m.lxf

Edited June 10, 2015 by Murdoch17

[lightningtiger]

More neat digital designs there 'Murdoch17'.....keep them coming and Brick On LDD On !

[Murdoch17]

Here is Johnny Thunder's office (version 2),

This building was inspired by set Modular Building set numbers 10246: Detective Office, and 10190: Market Street. The first floor's look was totally taken from 10246, while the roof details are from 10190. The levels lift off like a modular but it lacks modular building pins, a base-plate and is not the proper size, being 18 studs square after all. Also,the year 1897 should be above the front door in printed black 1 x 1 tiles.

Built as The Highlander Bar in 1897, it served root beer until Johnny Thunder bought it in 1918 after returning from serving in World War I. He then turned it into his personal office and living space.

The car sitting outside is Johnny's Treasure Raider and was built in 1924 to help keep Johnny mobile in high risk situations, such as being shot at by Lord Sam Sinister

The back of the building features four windows, but no back door.

The bottom floor holds the actual office with a desk + chairs, artifact display case and three large filing cabinets full of important contact information, treasure leads, and reports of strange occurrences, along with the occasional Vegemite Sand-which.

The top floor is his living quarters, with a bed, table, stove, and telephone.

The Treasure Raider is based off of set 7622, Race for the Stolen Treasure. (2008's Indiana Jones theme) This is a better version of the vehicle that I made a couple months back. This vehicle features a spare tire, head & tail lights, plus a good old adventurer favorite: the classic two seat piece from way back in 1998 and last in 2013.

Here is the LDD file for the car and building: http://www.mocpages....1427128673m.lxf

Edited June 10, 2015 by Murdoch17

[Murdoch17]

More neat digital designs there 'Murdoch17'.....keep them coming and Brick On LDD On !

Thanks LT, and sorry for the late reply!

And now for a building that was originally a Pizza Parlor. (The same one from the first part of the original post)

Post Office

This is my LEGO town's post office. It was inspired by the B model of Creator set 31026, (Bike Shop & Cafe) and features a detailed interior, delivery truck, outside staircase and a hinge to allow you to open the building. This same hinge system "locks" the building closed by way of a Technic pin.

Here is the rear of the building.

The lower floor features a service desk, mailbox and two seats for waiting customers. The upper floor features a desk for sorting outgoing mail and a cabinet full of dead letters, a list of addresses for my town, and other assorted stuff.

This truck is a MOD of the truck from set 10222, Winter Village Post Office. It seats two people and has storage room (with opening doors) in the back for packages.

LDD file: http://www.mocpages.com/user_images/80135/1429490041m.lxf

[Murdoch17]

...and now for something completely different: IT'S ...a movie theater!

The theater is modeled after the one in 2008 set 10184, Town Plan. The original upload of this model was in gray-scale way back in September 2014, and this is a colorized update of that model.

I was going to name this movie theater Bleys, after the derogatory nickname of the post-2003 switch to Bluish Grey.... but I didn't want to stir up old feelings of resentment and stubbornness, so I named it "Greys" instead.

I chose white panels for the windows and theater door because I have seen first hand how bad stickers on clear windows are, (my brother had this set) and wanted something more realistic. If I were to build this, I would use stickers (Shock & horror!) from both the Town Plan theater & Palace Cinema modular building, (as they are of compatible styling) and stick them on the front and sides. The letters G-R-A-Y-S would be printed on 1x1 tiles on the main sign (both sides!)... but the main "now showing" signage, however, would remain blank unless I Can fit the these words on it: STAR WARS - A NEW HOPE to replicate the 1977 showing of this iconic film. My town is set in modern times, so this could create some issues...

Here is the inside, complete with Foosball table, waiting seats and refreshment stand.

Currently however, there are seven seats in the theater plus the two for the people waiting outside, and one for the ticket taker. There are two soda flavors available, one of which is Sgt. Pepper, a Beatles and a Dr. Pepper reference in one drink!

LDD file: http://www.mocpages.com/user_images/80135/1429563317m.lxf

[lightningtiger]

That mail van has a long nose on it !

I like your take on the 2008 TP cinema......Brick On LDD On 'Murdoch17' !

[Murdoch17]

That mail van has a long nose on it !

I like your take on the 2008 TP cinema......Brick On LDD On 'Murdoch17' !

Thanks, and I was going for a 1950's truck mixed with the original inspiration, my original mod of the set 10222:

Also, some of these objects are already built in real life.

Please see this thread for the buildings:

http://www.eurobrick...howtopic=106581

and here for the "modern" cars:

http://www.eurobrick...howtopic=106317

or here for the Adventurers or "vintage" style cars:

http://www.eurobrick...howtopic=106322

Edited April 21, 2015 by Murdoch17

[Commander Turtle]

I like the way you take the parts of sets you like but modify every single one somehow. Do you have any photos of the real ones you have made in bricks?

[Murdoch17]

Here you go Commander turtle, the first post is updated as requested!

Next in line to build is this gem, Johnny Thunder's office (version 1):

I can't do the other version as it's too expensive. This one is only $61 USD before shipping and handling charges!

Edited April 22, 2015 by Murdoch17

[Murdoch17]

Here is a new building MOD I just finished yesterday:

Victorian Townhouse

This building was originally the Brick City Depot 'Winter Village - Victorian House" model. (Link to it here: https://www.brickcit...victorian_house ) I removed the snow, and sloped-plate roof, and added a back half with stairs to the model. There is even a fireplace for keeping you warm on cold winter nights.

The rear of the model features the chimney flue. As usual, this building hinges open and shuts on a Technic pin.

The inside of the model features most of my standard details, such as a stove (which is supposed to look like it's hooked into the chimney), couch, vintage phonograph, table with lamp, curio cabinet, and twin-size bed. I have even included a analog clock on the wall above the fireplace to complete the early 1900's look.

LDD file: http://www.mocpages....1430059147m.lxf

Edited April 26, 2015 by Murdoch17

[Murdoch17]

I'm back with some more CREATOR - style builds!

Grocery Store with apartment

This build was inspired by sets 41108, (Heartlake Food Market) 10684 (Supermarket Suitcase), with other sets thrown in as needed.

This sign ( http://www.bricklink...asp?P=6179pb086 ) goes above the front door.

This poster ( http://www.bricklink...sp?P=87079pb197 )goes next to the picture window.

The store-owner uses this torso. ( http://www.bricklink...?P=973pb1935c01 )

The inside (lower floor) isn't my best work, but it gets the idea across that this is a grocery store. The store features tow shelves, a freezer, gumball machine and, in the restroom, a toilet and sink.

The upper floor is the super market owner's apartment and is very basic with couch, table with two chairs, bed and TV (with test pattern made from a Star Wars control pad).

The rear of the building is nothing fancy, just a blank wall downstairs and windows upstairs.

LDD file for the Grocery Store: http://www.mocpages....1432840783m.lxf

Sinister Mansion - Revisited

This classic 90's LEGO-styled model was originally built in 2007 by a Brickshelf user named "Widdi". That user uploaded the instructions (seen here: http://www.brickshel...ry.cgi?f=249223 ) which I stumbled upon and built / modified in Lego Digital Designer. I added another story for the tower, put furniture inside and worked a garage into the structure. More recently, I have redone the tower and removed some of the windows.

The inside features the furniture from my Haunted House (10228) MOD, including (but not limited to): a Queen size bed, stove, table, phonograph, sidetable with lamp plus the couch. The first floor I has the living / dining rooms, as the couch, stove and table and other associated items are there. The second floor features the master bedroom with a small balcony on the right side. The third floor is the attic, which is empty. The tower / roof (fourth floor) is also empty.

The building swings open on a hinge and locks shut on a Technic pin.

This is Sam sinister's personal ride: It is included in the LDD file.

LDD file for the mansion and car: http://www.mocpages....1431479292m.lxf

Benny's Classic Town-style Apartment

This is Benny the 1980-something Space Guy's apartment. It features a garage with dual opening doors on the lower floor for his Lego Classic Space - styled Car. Benny himself (minus his suit's printing, of course!) is there as well. The style of the set is based off half of set 6390, a Classic Town set from 1980. (This set was re-released in 2003 under the short-lived Lego LEGENDS line as set 10041.)

Also, unlike most of my buildings, Benny's apartment does not open like a dollhouse, but features removable levels to accesses the inside, much like a modular building.

The number "60" should go on the stud next to the door, as provided by this piece: http://www.bricklink...sp?P=3070bpb003

The lower floor features Benny's Classic Space-themed car's parking space

The upper floor features a layout with miniature buildings, a bed, side-table with lamp, computer, a micro-model of Benny's SPACESHIP! LEGO set and a 1980's telephone.

The arch on Benny's LEGO layout features this printed piece courtesy of Astro Kitty: http://www.bricklink....asp?P=4490pb02

I was inspired to build this model after seeing the dark red half-track / truck in set 60071, Hovercraft Arrest. The model features a row of space-ship styled seats opening doors, and "double" tail lights. (I used a trans-red grille to create a nice effect.) the white tiles is supposed to be Benny's license plate.

The rear of the car features the (printed!) classic space logo from Benny Spaceship: http://www.bricklink...sp?P=30363pb021

Here is the LDD file for the car and building: http://www.mocpages....1433945715m.lxf

Johnny Thunder's Office - revisited original version

Since the last time I uploaded Johnny Thunder's office, I did a Bricklink inventory of the parts list and found that the first model is way cheaper than the following versions I made. It may be not as fancy, but it get the job done and looks okay too.

Also, I credit Eurobricks / Flickr user "Kristal" for the roof top decorations technique. (Here is a link to her blog: http://modularsbykristel.com/ )

The inside features a new look: a stove borrowed from the Haunted House (set 10228) and a staircase with railings instead of a ladder. The cabinets have been moved upstairs, and the desk has been redesigned as well.

The rear of the building is hinged to the front (like in set 31026, Bike Shop & Cafe) and locks together with a Technic pin.

This model's LDD file also comes with Johnny's car, seen here in real life.

LDD file: http://www.mocpages....1430498488m.lxf

The first post has been updated, and thoughts on this latest batch are always appreciated!

Edited June 10, 2015 by Murdoch17

[LegoModularFan]

On 05/02/2015 at 8:01 PM, Murdoch17 said:

UPDATE I have redone the town hall:

Background:

The current Ironwood Town Hall was built in 1939 and features two floors with the top floor featuring the mayor's office and records room containing, among other things, Birth certificates, Death notices, Land deeds, census records and other such items from 2010 to the present. (Everything from 2009 back to 1899 goes in the basement.) The first floor features the secretary’s desk and the stairs to the second floor.

My Notes:

This building was inspired by 2008 set 10184, Town Plan. I added a rear to the building in a style like set 31026, Bike Shop & Cafe. The building also takes cues from Scotnick and his modular take on the Town plan set. (see it here: https://www.flickr.c...s-55973205@N08/ ) Please note, my version of the building is not modular, and swings open to reveal the inside, such as in set 31026.

I personally think it looks very Back To The Future-like.

The upper floor features the mayors office with filing cabinets while the lower floor features the secretary’s desk.

The middle rear window was very frustrating: it doesn't look like I imagined it but does manage to give off a clean appearance.

The LDD file: http://www.mocpages.com/user_images/80135/1423179603m.lxf

 

I don’t know how it’s possible but I found exactly the same version of your town hall used in a stop motion video made by Lego! : 

Or:

https://www.lego.com/en-us/videos/themes/legocom-video-portal/back-to-school-84d8cd65d91047f68538496c9e272aa9

Edited December 6, 2017 by LegoModularFan

[Murdoch17]

Just now, LegoModularFan said:

I don’t know how it’s possible but I found exactly the same version of you town hall used in a stop motion video made by Lego : 

SNIP

Or:

https://www.lego.com/en-us/videos/themes/legocom-video-portal/back-to-school-84d8cd65d91047f68538496c9e272aa9

odd. very odd.