The Brothers Brick

I love the nostalgic feel of this rendition of the stereotypical New York City train car diner. The esthetic that Nathan has worked out is perfect. I want to go in and order a burger. Gotta love those curved windows too!

I love well-crafted interior and I have been a Sherlockian since I first read the stories as a kid So this scene by Peter Reid grabbed me in a big way. The use of sand-red for the walls was an excellent choice and the room simply oozes Victorian charm. I haven’t gotten one of the Continue reading →

Lego.Skrytsson‘s modular house shows an interesting and useful technique. Take a look at the sand red wall and note how the builder used slanted slope bricks to create a unique texture. These two shots reveal more about how it’s done.

It’s been a while since Tim Zarki (spook) has posted a polished MOC but this beauty shows he’s still got his skills. Awesome Syd Mead vibe.

The good folks at RAILBRICKS have just released the 9th issue of their excellent free e-zine. This issue focuses on trams but, as usual, there’s plenty of articles for LEGO train fans and LEGO builders in general including Catenary design PFS Lights Building relief structures (facades) The low-res PDF can be found here (RAILBRICKS are Continue reading →

In small dioramas it’s the little details that matter. de-marco packs a bunch of cute touches into this idyllic scene. This is not Farmville.

I can only hope that the construction equipment of the future will resemble these adorable robots by Paul Evans (Paul Evans RG&B). These things are covered in details to love. The face offers us a tiny grin, and fascinating asymmetrical eyes. The exhaust stack built into the back of an arm looks nice, and harkens Continue reading →

Matija Grguric knows when to post a WIP.

One of the rarely-mentioned advantages of mining equipment is that it is so huge you can build it in technic and have it be minifig scale. As Arjan Kotte (Konajira) illustrates in this delightful pair.

A collection of Lugpol members (Pit, Mrutek, Rasch, Ciamek, Glaz_Pimpur, Misiek, Zgredek and Kris Kelvin) have combined forces to produce this stunning diorama of the Eastern Front. The diorama is presently on display at Gdansk Town Hall and if I was near the area I’d certainly be checking it out. The diorama is full of Continue reading →

I make no secret of my love for people who build off the grid. This version of Paris in the 1930s cleverly builds to a curve. What’s more impressive is that it’s a collaboration between three builders: LegoManiac (LM), Captain Spaulding and 74louloute for the recent Fanabrique convention. Très bien!

There is something engaging about a well-built bus. I have no idea what it is, since nearly all of my experiences on long bus rides have been bad. However, regardless of my own past experience, Karwik has built a charming bus, complete with bus stop.

Jarek (Jerrec) used to be a very regular feature here but it’s a while since I remember noticing anything new from him. But it’s been well worth the wait for this amazingly detailed Syrena 104. I love the real cars and cannot believe how perfect Jarek’s version is.

I’ve not blogged any of my recent LEGO models because I’ve a) not been building much and b) not been building things I’m satisfied with. This one doesn’t quite avoid b) but I do alternate between dissatisfaction and great satisfaction so it’s probably close enough. If anyone has spotted any other LEGO whitewash buildings I’d Continue reading →

Jasper Joppe Geers incorporates some beautiful custom Art Deco windows into his design for this two-story building with a complete interior. Via Klocki.