Posted August 25, 200915 yr When I first saw the Garage set, I thought it was severely lacking, and not worth the price. The fantastic tow truck and big red rig, were definitly the highlights of the set for me. When Toys R Us had the set onsale for 25% off, it was impossible to refuse for me so I picked one up. After building it, my initial thoughts of the set lacking were confirmed, so I did one of tow things an AFOL would do: part the set out, or, in my case make your own, better version. I started out by converting the original set to work with the current CC style building theme. Next was to add some features in that you would find in most garages: repair bays, waiting room, storage area and reception / dispatch desk. After it was all done, I liked the color scheme enough that I put together a small gas station. The gas station can work alone, or as part of the garage is it appears in the pics. Have thought about using a curved road plate with the gas station to make it fit into a layout with a small park on the end to finish it off. Anyways, enough jabbering on! Enjoy the pics! Overview: Repair Bays: Gas Station: Full gallery here and follow the build through its early steps here
August 25, 200915 yr Nice work! You must have burned through those 2x2 dark bley tiles The orange scheme of 7642 still hasn't convinced me, and overall the original set looks like a slightly colour-tweaked version of the Police Station.
August 25, 200915 yr It looks great! I especially like the gas station! Just a queston, was this MOD/MOC made just from the pieces in this set?
August 25, 200915 yr Author It looks great! I especially like the gas station! Just a queston, was this MOD/MOC made just from the pieces in this set? Not even close. I actually had to make some PAB and bricklink orders to complete this. My stock of orange plates just would not cut it for this model. Svelte: The PAB orders for the sidewalk tiles always hurt. I like the look of them though, and how they all fit together.
August 26, 200915 yr Interesting, but I have the feeling I commented allready ...... searching ...... ahh Forum link Is there something new about your MOC, or just proud to show it (which is totally OK by me )
August 26, 200915 yr Author Interesting, but I have the feeling I commented allready...... searching ...... ahh Forum link Is there something new about your MOC, or just proud to show it (which is totally OK by me ) No no, nothing new. It was suggested that I start a new topic for it as it was under the topic for the actual set.
August 26, 200915 yr Really impressive Garage MOC I specially like how you've done the gas station, so weel detailed
August 26, 200915 yr Nice work. You made an already nice set into something an AFOL can be proud of. I too like the colour scheme. Right now the signs with your pertrol station don't have any wording or logos on them, but the colour scheme is exactly the same as that used for the fictional 'Fuel 4 Speed' brand LEGO use for racers sets, such as Bullet Run and Bridge Chase. If you can get your hands on those or their sticker sheets, you might have a solution. Cheers, Ralph
August 26, 200915 yr Wow, that is a big improvement over the actual set. I never liked the mostly-opened design of it. I like the gas station and your two shop interiors are especially nice. Keep up the good work!
August 26, 200915 yr I see you took my advice. Great work, my favorite part has to be the gas station .
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