The roads around the Monarch Theater look amazing, bringing the start of Crime Alley to life. Good to see the docks getting some attention as well, and can't wait until you start on the upper railway. Keep up the awesome work!
Just watching DKR and I’d love to see The Bat towing the Bomb out to sea somewhere. Or even the Stock Exchange scene with Bane on the dirt bikes. I think you’d nail it mate. Amazing what you are doing. Can’t wait to see it develop.
13:45 for larger chains I usually clip a buttload of link chains together (LEGO part 3711/14696) but I'm not sure it will look right on a crane. A second to wrap around, like mentioned, is probably better looking.
Thanks @Slamdoxicalz , I will be using that part on the Rollercoaster when I finally get around to motorising it. When I get the part I will see how they look on the crane.
Although the theatre is smaller, it still looks incredible. Love how you did the sidewalk, especially the design for the plants, as it’s simple yet incredibly effective. Definitely intrigued to see what crime alley is going to look like. It was nice seeing the docks again and its recent changes and future plans. Gave video a huge like and keep up the great work
I do remember seeing the video, but thought it was the opposite way around with the bricks taking up too much space (which it obviously wasn't), I must rewatch his video be nice to understand.
Not trying to undermine your curational skills and your personal vision or poo-poo your work. This is an amazing project. But just sharing a thought regarding those cranes. I actually prefer having the rails installed (sunk so the top of the rail is level with the dock surface), as the cranes are collosal and would require steel wheels on steel rails to support their weight. This disruption in the surface would also add character to the docks and break up the monotony of the surface. Beyond what wear-and-tear character you give it. I also think they would look interesting if the rails and large portions of the cranes were composed of a rust colour. there is so much grey and beige throughout the city. Here you have an opportunity for massive and imposing figures in the landscape that are not made of concrete or brick, but of steel. Rust and even maybe an industrial paint colour like a mint green would definitely pop. But then again, that could pop too much. I really love how your videos capture your creative process and how you weigh everything; case-in-point adjusting the dimensions of the theatre slightly to produce a much more suitible result for the overall proportions of the city. You're not afraid of putting the work in to revise or abandon something if it will contribute to your overall objective/vision. Cheers!
Appreciate the feedback @primitiveairraid, The cranes are far from finished as is the docks area. Hopefully it wont be too long before I get back to working on that area. The whole area requires more work on making it look worn down. At the moment I am just trying to get the general size and layout sorted of the whole city then once I know that the sizes and locations are exactly how I want it, then I will go back and get it looking better. Or at least thats the plan at the moment.
I'm catching up on your videos as been with family over xmas. Love those cranes look dark and menacing, the whole docks do. Nothing wrong with your planting, I like the way you've used olive green which again makes it look less vibrant. Another great vid as always!
Thanks Mike, Much appreciated. I think most of the plants will be olive or dark green, just to dull the colour down a bit (with the exception of Poison Ivy's area)
I really do love watching the monarch theatre!! I have no idea why, but it just interests me more than any other building here! All are great though!! But I'm loving the videos! Late Merry Christmas! ❤
I can't wait to see the building you have planned for the other side of crime alley. Can you give us a hint? Happy boxing day! All the people delivering those bricks must be working as hard as you do.🙂
Thanks @christianbrass6959. There are not going to be any well known buildings on the other side of crime alley, just the vibe from Batman Returns. Apartments maybe with a shop or two below.
I think I know the answer to the gap in your studs, which I realised when making the stickers. A 1 x 1 brick is 7.8mm, and you'd think a 2 x 2 would be double, being 15.6 mm, but it's actually 15.8 mm. So they've added 0.2 mm to account for the gaps between bricks, and every brick from there ends in 0.8 mm, so there are several 0.2 mm causing havoc in the length. But anyway, great video, as always. I hope you had a great Christmas!
I'll never understand how people can afford to build such insane MOCs. Also for the blood in the alley, it looks a bit too bright and too orange. I think Dark Red would be the perfect color, since it would look a bit more like blood and fit with the fact that it's supposed to be on a darker surface. As for the super tiny gaps, Brick Sculpt just put out a new video covering the smallest LEGO units you could ever need to deal with, so maybe something in there could help you fill in the tiny gaps in the roads and make things perfectly flush.
Re affording it, A lot of saving up over the years and every penny I earn off of TH-cam is going back into the channel. As well as LEGO investing. The blood in the alley will be going over to the dark red. I will check Brick Sculpt out 👍
I was considering a ticket office in the middle, however due to the gap only being about 10 studs wide now, it would only make each door about three studs wide. Hopefully the new door design I have in mind will sort the problem out.
Hoping im not coming across too critical, but if this is what i'm assuming minifigure scale, arent the doors for the Theatre a little bit too big for the scale? Everytime I see them I just dont imagine how a figure could open them xD Wondering if you could add a brick worth of depth to both sides and the top and wonder if that may look a little better? Loving the progress so far regardless!
I appreciate all feedback, good and bad. At present each door is only about 1 stud wider than a standard lego door that lego have used on houses and I was thinking that the theatres I have been too the doors have been wider than a front door.
I am going to make the folding doors up, but may make it so that they go inwards as opposed to outwards. Due to the design on the door frame now, the doors should be able to swing both inwards and outwards.
The theatre, even though it's a little smaller, hasn't lost its appeal. It still looks amazing 😁. Road work is coming along nicely, let's go Dubbzi!
Thanks Dion, It is amazing how much difference a couple of studs can make. So pleased that the building feels the same size.
The roads around the Monarch Theater look amazing, bringing the start of Crime Alley to life. Good to see the docks getting some attention as well, and can't wait until you start on the upper railway. Keep up the awesome work!
Thank you @alfredrising3247 . Your wish is granted in a couple of days time. The next update is all about the raised train line.
Just watching DKR and I’d love to see The Bat towing the Bomb out to sea somewhere. Or even the Stock Exchange scene with Bane on the dirt bikes. I think you’d nail it mate. Amazing what you are doing. Can’t wait to see it develop.
Thanks@@Allsopp1983 , That would be an amazing scene to add. May just have to add that. I was going to add the Bat somewhere in the city
13:45 for larger chains I usually clip a buttload of link chains together (LEGO part 3711/14696) but I'm not sure it will look right on a crane. A second to wrap around, like mentioned, is probably better looking.
Thanks @Slamdoxicalz , I will be using that part on the Rollercoaster when I finally get around to motorising it. When I get the part I will see how they look on the crane.
Although the theatre is smaller, it still looks incredible. Love how you did the sidewalk, especially the design for the plants, as it’s simple yet incredibly effective. Definitely intrigued to see what crime alley is going to look like. It was nice seeing the docks again and its recent changes and future plans. Gave video a huge like and keep up the great work
Thanks@@Lego-Man123 🙏. Hoping to do more work on Crime Alley in the next couple of weeks.
@ No worries, you deserve it. I can’t wait to see it
Looking amazing, I can't remember exactly what he said, but Bevins Bricks had a video about alignment issues with long rows of bricks.
I do remember seeing the video, but thought it was the opposite way around with the bricks taking up too much space (which it obviously wasn't), I must rewatch his video be nice to understand.
Not trying to undermine your curational skills and your personal vision or poo-poo your work. This is an amazing project. But just sharing a thought regarding those cranes. I actually prefer having the rails installed (sunk so the top of the rail is level with the dock surface), as the cranes are collosal and would require steel wheels on steel rails to support their weight. This disruption in the surface would also add character to the docks and break up the monotony of the surface. Beyond what wear-and-tear character you give it. I also think they would look interesting if the rails and large portions of the cranes were composed of a rust colour. there is so much grey and beige throughout the city. Here you have an opportunity for massive and imposing figures in the landscape that are not made of concrete or brick, but of steel. Rust and even maybe an industrial paint colour like a mint green would definitely pop. But then again, that could pop too much. I really love how your videos capture your creative process and how you weigh everything; case-in-point adjusting the dimensions of the theatre slightly to produce a much more suitible result for the overall proportions of the city. You're not afraid of putting the work in to revise or abandon something if it will contribute to your overall objective/vision. Cheers!
Appreciate the feedback @primitiveairraid, The cranes are far from finished as is the docks area. Hopefully it wont be too long before I get back to working on that area. The whole area requires more work on making it look worn down. At the moment I am just trying to get the general size and layout sorted of the whole city then once I know that the sizes and locations are exactly how I want it, then I will go back and get it looking better. Or at least thats the plan at the moment.
@@dubbzibricks Excellent! I looking forward to seeing everything unfold, and all the considerations you'll be giving to everything!
I'm catching up on your videos as been with family over xmas. Love those cranes look dark and menacing, the whole docks do. Nothing wrong with your planting, I like the way you've used olive green which again makes it look less vibrant. Another great vid as always!
Thanks Mike, Much appreciated. I think most of the plants will be olive or dark green, just to dull the colour down a bit (with the exception of Poison Ivy's area)
nice to watch your city growing. and nice to see that you are continue to work on it. great
Thank you @501st_clone 🙏
I really do love watching the monarch theatre!! I have no idea why, but it just interests me more than any other building here! All are great though!! But I'm loving the videos! Late Merry Christmas! ❤
Thanks @@brickity1447 🙏 , I am looking forward to working on the interior of the theatre soon
The city looks great. You are very creative. Happy New Year 🎉
Thank you @niva8043, Much appreciated. Happy New Year to you too. Hope 2025 is a good one.
Love the content mate keep up the great work ❤
Thank you @Caram3L019, Much appreciated.
I can't wait to see the building you have planned for the other side of crime alley. Can you give us a hint? Happy boxing day! All the people delivering those bricks must be working as hard as you do.🙂
Thanks @christianbrass6959. There are not going to be any well known buildings on the other side of crime alley, just the vibe from Batman Returns. Apartments maybe with a shop or two below.
Merry Christmas! Love this series, looking forward to the next episode :)
Thank you @jahd666 and a Merry Christmas to you too
I think I know the answer to the gap in your studs, which I realised when making the stickers. A 1 x 1 brick is 7.8mm, and you'd think a 2 x 2 would be double, being 15.6 mm, but it's actually 15.8 mm. So they've added 0.2 mm to account for the gaps between bricks, and every brick from there ends in 0.8 mm, so there are several 0.2 mm causing havoc in the length. But anyway, great video, as always. I hope you had a great Christmas!
Thanks Taylor, Makes sense. Makes you wonder why they allow for a gap that they don't need to allow for 🤔😂
Merry Christmas brother
Merry Christmas to you too @chieferoni 🎄
I'll never understand how people can afford to build such insane MOCs.
Also for the blood in the alley, it looks a bit too bright and too orange. I think Dark Red would be the perfect color, since it would look a bit more like blood and fit with the fact that it's supposed to be on a darker surface. As for the super tiny gaps, Brick Sculpt just put out a new video covering the smallest LEGO units you could ever need to deal with, so maybe something in there could help you fill in the tiny gaps in the roads and make things perfectly flush.
Re affording it, A lot of saving up over the years and every penny I earn off of TH-cam is going back into the channel. As well as LEGO investing.
The blood in the alley will be going over to the dark red. I will check Brick Sculpt out 👍
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to you too @LegoBrickMedia . Hope you are having a good one
The theatre, with a lot of American ones, have a ticket office in the middle of the doors, so you don’t have the hinge
I was considering a ticket office in the middle, however due to the gap only being about 10 studs wide now, it would only make each door about three studs wide. Hopefully the new door design I have in mind will sort the problem out.
Hoping im not coming across too critical, but if this is what i'm assuming minifigure scale, arent the doors for the Theatre a little bit too big for the scale? Everytime I see them I just dont imagine how a figure could open them xD Wondering if you could add a brick worth of depth to both sides and the top and wonder if that may look a little better?
Loving the progress so far regardless!
I appreciate all feedback, good and bad. At present each door is only about 1 stud wider than a standard lego door that lego have used on houses and I was thinking that the theatres I have been too the doors have been wider than a front door.
@@dubbzibricks oh wow, good to know. I guess its hard to evaluate on camera! Ill have to see a minifigure next to one at some point :P
@SeanM132 hoping to start adding some figures to the city very soon
As annoying as it would be, you could either have the doors open inwards or have a rotating type door for the theatre
I am going to make the folding doors up, but may make it so that they go inwards as opposed to outwards. Due to the design on the door frame now, the doors should be able to swing both inwards and outwards.