lightningtiger Posted February 10, 2014 Author Posted February 10, 2014 You have captured the contry main drag feel perfectly. Thanks 'gavralcraw', actually someone has popped out of his office to check on his workers....... Keep watching ! Quote
lightningtiger Posted February 10, 2014 Author Posted February 10, 2014 Now a bit of an update on vehicles in my town, I might not be making any......in protest to the last of our car makers closing in 2017 (Toyota) at the cost of thousands of jobs and possibly causing a depression since Ford and GM are closing about the same time. Hence the Toyota dealer MOC, I thought they would stick around.....if I knew this before I would have just made a simple garage or tyre dealer instead. On a brighter note, yeah right , I'll start work the pub redo......still would like some feedback on that idea ? Keep watching ! Quote
Only Sinner Posted February 11, 2014 Posted February 11, 2014 Looks wonderful so far! I think the pub should be serving burgers, fried chicken and fish and chips. Of course you will need a big beer sign, too. American pubs also have a long bar to sit at as well as several booths inside. I don't know about Australian ones, though. Would you make an outside seating area, like a patio or something? I see that alot. Quote
sin Posted February 11, 2014 Posted February 11, 2014 Looking great lightningtiger! Lord Biz with the hard hat made me laugh Quote
lightningtiger Posted February 11, 2014 Author Posted February 11, 2014 Thanks for the feedback 'sin' and 'Only Sinner', that construction helmet fits perfectly on Lord Business's hair piece. The pub design might just be the same as my last one, but of course expanded a little......meals served in our pubs are called counter meals......because you order them and sometimes eat them on the counter (bar) just like in an American diner. Keep watching.......I'll try and something new up today (SA time that is ). Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted February 11, 2014 Posted February 11, 2014 I like the entrance of your bank 45° oriented! The internal structure is very well done ... a source of inspiration! Keep on Tiger! Quote
lightningtiger Posted February 11, 2014 Author Posted February 11, 2014 I like the entrance of your bank 45° oriented! The internal structure is very well done ... a source of inspiration! Keep on Tiger! Thanks 'LT12V'......are we going to see a bank from you next ? Anyway, I'm trying to build some new construction/road work machinery right now.......I like challenges every now and again.....keep watching ! Quote
pjchilds Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 A fresh street view now.....still as you can see a lot to come so keep watching ! Amazing stuff. For a minute looking at the construction worker I thought the NBN had come to town! Love the Bank Quote
lightningtiger Posted February 12, 2014 Author Posted February 12, 2014 Amazing stuff. For a minute looking at the construction worker I thought the NBN had come to town! Love the Bank Thanks 'pjchilds' and the NBN eh ? Maybe with this rotary trench digger it's possible......keep watching ! Quote
lightningtiger Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 I'm full of surprises.........someone has gone on holidays after becoming famous outside of the U.K.......he's just a little confused about being in Australia. Still even more to come......keep watching ! Quote
Legogal Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Sorry about your Toyota closing news; I had read about that last week. With Ford and GM shutting plants, that has to hurt so many Aussies. Terrible timing for sure. I think that there will be a Toyota dealer for many years in New Mannum because they make such reliable cars compared to many other brands. We drove our Priuses up steep snowy/icy hills littered with stalled cars of all other brands this afternoon coming home during our blizzard. And they are not even four wheel drive. Plus we know how to drive in this weather unlike most Southerners. Every Toyota we have owned has been a wonderful car. Can't say that about other brands. So it is a good bet that your dealer will survive…let's hope so! It is neat comparing photos of the real town with your MOC town. Your stores and lay out look so realistic. The Aussie pubs I visited in the 70's were full of families in the afternoon sharing the latest news and a bit of food and drink. I have never seen entire families in pubs anywhere. It has probably changed with video games, TV and tablets/computers everywhere now, but back then, that was the high point of the day for many families it seemed. So a pub seems to be needed to help fill in the social life for many. Keep up the fine work! Quote
lightningtiger Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 Thanks 'Legogal', actually many of the old school country pubs are still the same as they were basically a century ago......apart from TV's on the wall showing the races, footy and cricket. Hopefully I can start on the pub next week......cash has run out today......no money , no new parts and I'll have to start with what I have in stock. Keep watching ! Quote
lightningtiger Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 I like trying out new ideas all the time......I decided to make use of the collectable minifig welder.......keep watching ! Quote
lightningtiger Posted February 15, 2014 Author Posted February 15, 2014 Just a quick update, I'll be taking a few more days off NM while I'm working on Operation : Legoworld Octan......keep watching ! Quote
monsinjor Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 Well, I supose you have time now to work on the octan station while the welder finish all the fences Great work, as usual! Quote
lightningtiger Posted February 16, 2014 Author Posted February 16, 2014 Well, I supose you have time now to work on the octan station while the welder finish all the fences Great work, as usual! Thanks 'monsinjor' and yeah, there are a few broken welds......then the painter has to paint them white again.........once the Octan project is as far as parts will allow for the time being NM is on hold......but keep watching anyway. Quote
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