MOC: Japanese Grocery

[Alywin]

For joining our local LUG gathering organized by minifigs.net in Hong Kong, I have made this small Japanese-style grocery. I have spent some effort on the structures and decorative features of the roof especially to make it more Japanese-like.

One more thing, the grocery owner actually is a ninja , and so you can see some creepy equipment in the living room on the second floor...

More photos at: My Brickshelf

All comments are appreciated. Hope you enjoy! Thanks.

Edited July 27, 2010 by Alywin

[vynsane]

Wow! Nice building! The ornamentation is spectacular all around, with very inventive use of parts, and the interior details are fantastic. I also really like the tree outside - I've wanted to build a LEGO bonsai and there's some inspiration to take from that.

[Tycho McKorley]

Great work! I especially like the "creepy" stuff on the second floor. It makes for a nice detail. If I could make a recommendation, I would somehow cover the bottom floor with tiles or plates if I were you. The green makes it seem like the grass continues straight into the grocery store. Otherwise, this MOC is exceptional.

[WhiteFang]

The first thing that came into my mind when I first saw your title of this moc made me thought that it was a "Bleach" related creation.

This is truly another terrific creation down there, especially the rooftop and interior. Looking forward to see you and the rest of the Minifigs.net members sharing the layout.

[vynsane]

If I could make a recommendation, I would somehow cover the bottom floor with tiles or plates if I were you. The green makes it seem like the grass continues straight into the grocery store.

Mmm... well met - I was so entranced by the detailing, I hadn't noticed, but now i agree - tiles or just another (smaller) baseplate in a different color would do wonders there.

[Fires-storm]

Well done mate, I love the detailing on the outside of the building, and the inside is superb as well! other then perhaps adding some tiling inside like others have said, I see no problem at all with this beautiful creation!

[Sandy]

Heh, I don't think the Japanese build grocery stores inside old temples, but as a building this is fantastic (well, aside from the flooring). You've used many exquisite building techniques, so well done.

[prateek]

Wow, I love that roof!

[lightningtiger]

Excellent MOC 'Alywin' - sweet looking store with sliding doors, so cool roof and nice Ninja interior - dude they are a stylish bunch eh ?

Fantastic mix of old world and new designs - great work 'Alywin' and I'm a conformist! !

[dr_spock]

Excellent MOC. The details are very nice.

[Fugazi]

Really lovely! Many original and inventive techniques, you captured the architectural style perfectly! Definitely a MOC I can learn from!

[BlueBard]

Great job! I see nice and clever techniques here, especially on the roof and windows sections

[XimenaPaulina]

Very nice! It's very realistic, much like what you'll expect from an oriental Japanese architecture. The details on the roof are simply amazing. Great job Alywin! But I gree with Tycho, only small nitpick is the interior base plate - put a couple of tiles there and it's all perfect!

[Cecilie]

I love that roof! I'm a big fan of ancient Japanese architecture, and you've really captured that roof in an amazing way

[Friction]

Very nice work.

[Alywin]

Thanks all for the support, and I am happy you guys appreicate the roof and windows structures.

For the tiling of the floor, it is indeed a good constructive comment which I would take for future MOC. I was lazy, and generally am not generous using tiles on flooring, because I never have enough tile parts for building other decorative things.

Anyway, thanks again!

Edited July 28, 2010 by Alywin

[Davey]

Great work here! The detail in the roof is fantastic and really captures that "dojo" feel. I love the little grocery store in the bottom floor.

-Davey