J6Crash Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 (edited) I think this is my first foray into the system-based creations forum. I don't do much of the system thing. I'll just go ahead and copy/paste what I wrote up on Flickr below the pictures because it's pretty long and I think it covers just about everything. The pictures link to their Flickr pages, and there's a couple more pictures in my photostream there, and there's even more pictures in the linked Brickshelf gallery once it goes public. Many many years ago (middle school, I think), I decided I wanted to build my [parents'] house out of Lego. I put it together in LDD, but that version, built over about 5 years, was about three times the size of what you're looking at here with a full interior. Unfortunately, I forgot to back up that particular folder when I upgraded my computer and lost it. This past summer I decided I wanted to give it another go, but I wanted to build it for real. So I spent my summer designing this in LDD at a scale that I thought would be more doable as a poor college student. Still ended up a bit on the large side, though, so I asked my brother if he would help fund this project as a Christmas present for my parents. He agreed, so I spent another couple weeks designing some proper foundations for it and figuring out the most economical way to build it. Ordered parts in early October (cleaned out the dark orange plates and black 2x4 brick lots of a few Bricklink shops), and finished building it sometime in November. Some parts used for the roof don't exist in dark brown, so we committed heresy and spray painted the whole roof. Turned out pretty well.A few minor adjustments were also made after these pictures were taken to make some parts sit better, so those sagging planks on the upper deck don't sag anymore, and same goes for the roof ridge on the highest roof. You'll also have to forgive the bed sheet background. I would have cut it out completely, but those folds in front would make that a bit awkward looking. The roof hips on the eastern wing unfortunately do not mesh together as well as intended because I failed to account for the pretty significant bending that apparently happens when you put a bunch of 1x2 tiles on a single layer of plates (probably not helped by the paint). You'll have to cut me some slack on that; I'm new to system MOCing. Still looks okay, I think. You can see how they were supposed to come together in the renders in the Brickshelf gallery. The most inaccurate part is the extension onto the deck on the eastern wing which is supposed to be a screen porch, but is as yet unfinished on the real house. Only the floor has been framed, so I just went ahead and did my best estimation within the limits of the parts.I think I've rambled enough, so I'll end by saying that I'm pretty pleased considering it's my first proper system build since elementary school, and my parents seemed to really enjoy it. They just need to figure out where to put it.Brickshelf gallery with a couple more pictures, WIP shots, and a few of the renders I used when proposing the design to my brother.Specs:I haven't gotten the exact number yet, but the total part count came in right around 5,000 parts. Dimensions of 17.5 in x 15.5 in x 8 in (44.7 cm x 39.1 cm x 20.5 cm). Scale is 1:72.6 (1 stud = 2 ft). I think that just about covers it, let me know what you think. Edited February 4, 2017 by ~Legoman~ 7 Quote My Brickshelf and my FlickrShouldn't we read the instructions?Do I look like a sissy?~ Calvin and Hobbes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Inika Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Wow, this is really impressive. This could pass for an official set, something like a UCS Arcitecture set. Also, your parents must be loaded. Quote "You are an absolute in these uncertain times. Your past is forgotten, and your future is an empty book. You must find your own destiny, my brave adventurer." -- Turaga Nokama Click here to visit my library! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghidora131 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 (edited) You say you don't do much of the system thing, then you show up with one of the best system MOCs BZP's had in a long time? Keep up the good work, man. You're very good at this sort of thing. Edited December 28, 2016 by The Ghrinch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 (edited) Reminds me of Lloyd Wright. Which is a compliment, I guess.It's really impressive and must have taken a lot to build. I too don't really browse this forum here, but the totally uninteresting title got me interested!As Master Inika said, it looks like an official set, and one I'd totally buy (if I could afford it). Edited December 28, 2016 by Millennium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J6Crash Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 Wow, this is really impressive. This could pass for an official set, something like a UCS Arcitecture set. Also, your parents must be loaded. Thanks. I won't comment on the financial situation of my family, but I will mention that this house was built up to its current state over the course of 25 years, largely personally by my father's own hands. That's part of the reason why this house is particularly special to my family. You say you don't do much of the system thing, then you show up with one of the best system MOCs BZP's had in a long time? Keep up the good work, man. You're very good at this sort of thing. Haha, thanks. The issue is that the vast majority of my collection is Bionicle sets, so I don't have much system to work with. Every part of this house was specifically bought for this model. I would like to build up more of a system collection to get into more architectural and spaceship MOCs when I have a bit more time and money to blow on this hobby. Reminds me of Lloyd Wright. Which is a compliment, I guess.It's really impressive and must have taken a lot to build. I too don't really browse this forum here, but the totally uninteresting title got me interested!As Master Inika said, it looks like an official set, and one I'd totally buy (if I could afford it). My dad would love to have his house compared to Wright, thanks. Quote My Brickshelf and my FlickrShouldn't we read the instructions?Do I look like a sissy?~ Calvin and Hobbes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Invisible Handman Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 This looks really nice, and the detailing you've done in using smaller bricks where big ones would suffice (to create the impression of brickwork? I assume) is really good. The garden's also really sweet and over all I'd say it's a pleasant build. Quote {Brickshelf Page - BZPRPG Profile - HFRPG Profile - Project Protodermis Profile} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valendale Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I really like this. My favorite part is how it captures the weird shapes real life houses tend to take on, rather than the simple squares and rectangles that are so often used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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