Modulex Greenhouse

Name of Model: Modulex Greenhouse

Created by: Karyn Traphagen at MiniBricks Madness

Found at: http://minibricksmadness.com/2010/08/03/modulex-greenhouse-for-brickfair/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/46628878@N07/sets/72157624649760616/with/4858632671/

Details: One of the highlights (among many) of this year's BrickFair was a resurgence in the amount of models there made out of Modulex. I've previously written about Modulex, but my only experience with seeing these little bricks in person has been at BrickFair these past two years. With the exception of the fan (which is a combination of parts found in a few Atlantis sets), this greenhouse is made entirely out of modulex pieces. Complete with an interior, this is easily the most detailed modulex model I've seen so far. I had no idea that there were so many clear modulex parts or modulex window elements to work with. The colors didn't surprise me, but they are a bit different than what we're used to seeing - modulex colors and regular LEGO colors don't line up (since Modulex was made for architects and actually spun off into a separate company, there wasn't any reason to keep the colors consistent with the LEGO system of play). If you're interested in reading more about Modulex or trying out Modulex bricks for yourself, you can actually purchase some from the builder of this model at her website.

End of the Road

Name of Model: End of the Road

Created by: legoadam

Found at: Flickr

Details: "Legoadam" has created a lovely train scene, depicting a rural railhead. This creation has many aspects that are appealing to me, but the part of this creation that draws me the most is the angled track that has been tiled over in places with light/dark bley 1x1 plates placed around it to mimic ballast. The structure seen here is exceptional in its own right. It has been constructed by stacking brown plates -- yes, plates. That's devotion, if you ask me. The half stud offsets and use of the new style of doors just adds even more to this structure, still. Another area of the structure that demands a closer inspection is the roof. It appears to be made out of plates and tiles. The roof rests (it may be further secured, hard to tell) at an angle on the walls of the structure, gaps are not present due to the use of the every useful cheese slope. The landscaping seen here is also commendable, as is the figure placement. A well put together creation, with a clean, coherent appearance.