[MOC] Modular building using PoP sets

[iamFLIP]

This is my very first attempt in creating any type of a MOC. I built a lot of the SW sets before and now getting into the modular sets. I'd seen a couple of the modular sets at the Lego store and other MOC that fans did on the internet, however, I never own/build one. So, when I end up with three 7573 POP Battle of the Alamut sets, I decided to challenge myself to create one using parts and pieces from 2 sets of 7573. This is what I end up with: a building with 2 floors -- first floor has the gold shop inside and a market outside, and the second floor housed the bar/restaurant.

It will probably be out-of-place next to the Green Grocer, Grand Emporium, Fire Brigade, and/or Cafe Corner.

Any criticisms, opinions, and suggestions is welcome.

















More pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/iamflip/with/4929709781/

[vynsane]

Very cool, iamFLIP - I like the idea of taking sets and turning them on their ear - "FLIPping" them, so to speak ;) - in fact, I'm thinking of building a spaceship out of the pieces from the Emerald Night.

The details here are great, especially the architectural designs on the front. Way to go!

[ncbarrett]

Very nice job.

[Hodgeman]

Very nice!

Love the scorpion on the bbq!

[wkunert]

Impressive use of relatively limited pieces. (combining 2 sets). I like your creation better than the original set.

You might think it would be out of place in a city block, but there was a building like yours on K street in Sacramento shoved between some typical ones, although I think it may be torn down by now for redevelopment. I wish I could find a picture.

[iamFLIP]

Thanks, guys.

[GoN2Broadway]

Great work here - these look very nicely done and work well. I like it ;)

[legitimatealex]

My favorite is the BBQ pit. Roasting a golden scorpion though, there must be a better use for it!

[iamFLIP]

My favorite is the BBQ pit. Roasting a golden scorpion though, there must be a better use for it!

There's only that or the camels I can used from 7573 set. The camel was too big for the pit.