Toohey's LE Journey (or Dave-alots :-)

tooheys · March 05, 2008, 11:43:25 PM

Ok, here is a pic of a slightly reworked lot as it appears in my MD:

Thanks again for the great replies. TTC, I have moved the skip in this edition and SA, there is a small container to store those
odds and ends. Love the feedback.

Joan & Paul, thanks for the ongoing support, the base lot for this was a container lot I found on the STEX, I don't think any of the
props remain

Joan, doesn't matter if you don't know how to fix it, if you see something that doesn't look right feel free to let me know.
Paul, some more great tips, thanks

threestooges, hope the lots worked OK.

RebaLynnTS, a generous offer, thankyou. Will keep this in mind. Can't wait to see your new fences and gates.

SimNation, PM me an email address to send them to and they're yours, you just owe me a beer if you ever make it downunder

Ohhh Pat, I'm so sorry

Thanks, and if you want any in particular, just let me know.
For you my friend, no charge.

Thanks again for the the great replies.

Dave

Jmouse · March 06, 2008, 12:28:05 AM

"Slightly reworked" is an understatement (did you forget that I have two monitors!?

), but I like it. I think the dumpster is placed better now and the single container looks like it grew there. Good choice.

I see that you've added a bit more color, and that's a good thing. More important, however, is the fact that you are really developing an eye for arranging things. With all the props you've included, there must be hundreds of ways you could put them together, but the way you've arranged them looks perfectly natural.

The lot looks really good next to a rail line, too, the construction of which I'm sure you'll explain to me all in good time!

Also, one of these days I'd like to hear more about why you made the changes you did. The reworked version looks better, but I'm not quite sure why!?

Until next time...
Joan

tooheys · March 06, 2008, 12:55:38 AM

Quote from: Jmouse on March 06, 2008, 12:28:05 AM

Also, one of these days I'd like to hear more about why you made the changes you did. The reworked version looks better, but I'm not quite sure why!?

The obvious changes you know, the dumpster and container. As for the rest of it, well to be honest I just shifted a few props around, added a few yellow barrels, and well it looked ok. No rhyme or reason, just wanted it to look a little different from the initial lot so I could use both together without them looking like identical lots. As for the rail layout, you better check out Balnavia

Thanks Joan

Dave

TheTeaCat · March 06, 2008, 10:15:18 AM

Thats wikked Dave.

In fact it looks a whole lot better. And it fits perfectly into the area there too.
Now it there was only some way to have tyre tracks on the entrance...

Whats next I wonder

Regards
Derry

xxdita · March 07, 2008, 03:53:45 AM

Dave, let me know if you need any help modding the lots along the way. I have a feeling a lot of people will want these.

-Nate

Diggis · March 07, 2008, 04:54:38 AM

Nate, could you make this a growable? If Dave has no problems with that. It looks wicked.

xxdita · March 07, 2008, 04:59:18 AM

Shouldn't be a problem.

bat · March 07, 2008, 06:20:22 AM

Fantastic work on the LE there, tooheys! Great!

tooheys · March 07, 2008, 06:19:24 PM

Ok here is a slightly larger lot I'm working on:

Let me know what you think.

Thanks again for the great comments everyone.

At the moment they are only park lots, so I'm guessing the next job is to make them IM with jobs before making them growable. Will do some reading and experimenting over the next few days.

Nate, thanks for the offer, I'm sure I'll need your help very soon

Dave

Pat · March 07, 2008, 06:25:14 PM

Belive me Dave that Nate is a true miracle worker

here is a small tutirol to help you out in the growth department here [linkie] BTW love the lots and they are looking real good my friend and I love the showcase pic..........

TheTeaCat · March 08, 2008, 12:32:40 AM

Dave

Another great creation. You I've looked at this for quite a while and I can't see anything that sticks out.
I like this larger version more than the other

and the extra touch of he FLT(forklift truck) starting to load is great.
Hope that FLT driver remembers how to load properly(start at the front of the trailer).

All in all 10/10 I believe

regards
Derry

Jmouse · March 08, 2008, 04:27:32 PM

OK, Dave, you've scored again!

The shed is a terrific addition (I'd love to get my hands on that metal roof texture), and all the elements fit well together. I think one of your secrets is a natural ability to work with color, though. It isn't hard to see - just squint your eyes and look at the lot.

But you have a logical yet creative way of arranging things, too. I like the way you turned a set of yellow containers around to add variety (first photo, bottom center). Also I'm glad you included a couple of folks walking around - gives the lot a bit of life.

We all know it's the details that count, though, and you really have an eye for them. I'll bet that lot looked more like a slider puzzle while you were working on it!

Until next time...
Jm

paroch · March 09, 2008, 02:55:07 PM

They are looking fantastic. As Joan rightly says, that corrugated tin shed is a great addition.

You've managed to get the look just right, I mean it's clearly a bit "grubby" but at the same time it's so logically laid out. It come s to something when the nearest thing to constructive criticism I can come up with "not so keen on the colour of the lorry cab"

Top work Dave!

threestooges · March 09, 2008, 04:08:18 PM

Great work with the expansion of the lot. A nice industrial supply lot (Bulldog Industrial Supply is what first came to me... if names are up for grabs). It actually reminds me of a hardware store in Santa Barbara. A few actual buildings, but many things were outside (taking advantage of California weather). Great work and I'll look forward to seeing its futher progress.
-Matt

tooheys · March 15, 2008, 11:25:13 PM

Well, this one isn't that exciting, and some of my American friends might just be wondering what this is all about

, but I felt the need for another sport for my Balnavians. They're getting a bit sick of tennis

Thanks everybody for the ongoing support. Diggis, I still intend to make the industrial lots growable but I seem to be a bit short of time at the moment.
Will get there as soon as I can. Of course Bulldog Industrial Supply would be a great name when that happens

Krio · March 15, 2008, 11:46:49 PM

Industrial lots look very good

planning to release them when?

paroch · March 15, 2008, 11:59:29 PM

Dave, you've surpassed yourself with that cricket pitch.

I know there's a couple out there already but your version is just fantastic. The way you've used the thin path to mark the boundary is a very nice touch.

Now, if only we could find a team to beat the aussies at cricket

Alfred.Jones · March 16, 2008, 12:47:48 AM

Very Nice there dave

The cricket pitch looks awesome. Very detailed and realistic

All the fielders are in the right place and you've even got the slips! Looks great

tooheys · March 16, 2008, 04:13:00 AM

Thanks everyone.

Now all I need is a curved picket fence to fit inside the pathway and I'd be extremely happy. Is that possible, the fence that is, not me being happy

Krio, I have no plans for a LEX candidacy at this stage, so it might be a while before these become public. Thanks for the comments though.

Jmouse · March 16, 2008, 11:50:56 AM

You are so right, Dave, this American friend is wondering about cricket but will trust other responders when they say the field is done up right!

I like what looks like a picnic area with tables and umbrellas, and you didn't forget to include a dressing room. So you get another A+ for lot editing, but next time could you create something that makes more sense?!

Jm