LEGO City Rough Draft & Planning! Room Rebuild Part 8

Today we start building the LEGO city! A rough draft to say the least and it will take a few days to things through but I believe we are off to a good start! A raised platform is a must!
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[@45agoral]

The trains should run in a tunnel under the upper level of modular buildings! 😉

[@Bricksie]

Lol yes that is the plan... but it is a loop!!! They need to come around out front to be visible!

[@nuggettheknight]

@@Bricksie Maybe you could make some sort of monorail system!

[@bricktopian]

Yesss

[@almostasleepjoseph2026]

@@nuggettheknight yes

[@almostasleepjoseph2026]

@@nuggettheknight that’s what I said for ask Bricksie

[@mdeis79]

Blank slates are REALLY amazing !! Skies the limit of imagination. So many ways to make another epic City. Congratulations to you both on your 2 twin angels. God bless !! ❤️

[@stingbrick5280]

I think we really nailed those tables. They look EPIC. You next problem is filling all the space. 👍👏

[@bricktopian]

I'd say the bigger problem is if he runs out again and needs even more space

[@davidthistlethwaite5125]

Definitely the last option bringing everything forward as it will give more character leading up to the buildings stepping up making it look more professional suiting your style

[@chasebennett7615]

Hi Bricksie! Loving the rebuild progress! I'm not sure how you feel about LED light kits and LEGO, but would you ever consider using LED lights in your city lamp posts or other structures? After the rebuild, it seems like added functionality would be the next logical step!

[@ToothlesstheNightFury510]

When I got the 2021 at-at for Christmas I got a led kit with it and I want to add it so abd but the insturctions are not clear :(

[@PNWAFOL]

I have them in my city, they look great but hugely reduce the modularity of the city as it's a pain to move buildings once they're wired in. Also it's tough to hide the wires

[@randyfarthing2051]

LEGO is my secondary hobby. I have a 450 square foot train layout in our attic. When I have vertical areas that I want to hide, I do flat facades that are designed to blend with the buildings and landscape of my layout. You could build basically make LEGO art panels on baseplates vertically and placed slightly recessed below your platform to give a feeling of depth without losing space. Mrs. Bricksie has already basically done a similar thing to hide the backs of Diagon Alley. It could be done in a way that is less parts intensive. Try making one and see how it looks.

[@seanFlashgordon]

Im having fun just watching this project come together

[@pykepyke_]

Loving the rebuild so far and I agree, at first I liked the amusement park on the last table but as the show went on I realized moving over to the wider table was likely a much better plan. Can't wait to see what you decided and how it turns out!

[@bimmerfan2126]

Awesome progress! So much work done already, bravo! You could use photos of all the modular row buildings and use a layout program to plan the positions of the buildings on the platform, to simplify that part of the organization, and the rest of the horizontal table space use overhead pics to plan. Gaps in the buildings in front of the platform could be a canyon that opens up in places so you can see the train weaving in and out of view.

[@simonmartin762]

I agree with your current thinking for the location of the amusement park because although there are some tall structures such as the roller coaster and ferris wheel, they aren't solid builds and you can still see 'through' them. The raised platform can overhang the support legs to give room for whatever vertical lego structure you want behind the lower buildings, have you thought about 'arches' so that the open sections are between the platform legs? This would look cool using masonry bricks and foliage pieces and would even accommodate the roads that you want to have heading to the wall, you could use railway road crossings too plus the trains could still be seen running under the platform, easy access too - win win! 😁👍 I hope you like my suggestion, keep up the great work 👍

[@BinkBricks]

You should do like a motorway tunnel under the platforms, that would be epic! I am excited to see how the city turns out in this new layout.

[@dahbahm]

For the platform in the back build it as a shelf mounted directly to the wall so it doesn't compromise as much table space and allows for extra wiggle room to make sure everything fits correctly how you want it. It also helps with getting the train system behind it and other potential hidden treasures

[@ImSiebren]

hey I think the modulars should be arranged like they were before. the downtown core and residential looked amazing in the old layout and the raised platform will add alot of complexity and doesnt look realistic. I would suggest on the back wall some kind of residential area (with small road MILS) and on the middle tables the downtown core. I am sure you guys will kill the new layout!

[@pure2941]

amen brotha

[@cas3157]

Yeah, I'm not sure about to row of modular building facing us. It will not be realistic and no place for life details.

[@jollyjimsbricks]

Like the idea of tunnels. You can even do the train in front of the bottom row to behind the bottom row or running under the platform and any combo of those.

[@sandman2953]

Your trains would be a perfect subway system! Even could cut some wholes in the tables and have entrance stairs would add a nice dynamic to they city

[@DZstudios.]

I have been thinking of rebuilding my city as well should I do?

[@overthecounterbeanie]

You could reduce the width of the plannedplatform by two studs, have a two-stud wide wall covering the platform, and build public stairs in-beteeen the first row of modulars so minifigs can reach the second row.

[@legolegacyoffical140]

Maybe build like a tunnel connecting the amusement park and the city because like, who puts an amusement park sitting right next to a city? It should be more modern and making sence

[@legolegacyoffical140]

Please do this, I notice you have lots of gray blocks

[@neilsaurer9855]

Wow this looks amazing!!!!!!

[@IsThatLukey.]

I honestly think the modular buildings are he coolest sets you have!

[@anthonyestevez118]

I really like your idea of extending the platform and running the train under it. Some mountain wall in front of the platform sounds awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@justagirl0922]

when you were talking about the park in front of the amusement park I was thinking maybe you could also do a parking lot. I love the idea of the trains going under the platforms!

[@thevinylcollector3472]

awesome video jordan i love your idea with the platform around and with the train tracks that will look amazing

[@legolegacyoffical140]

IM OBSSESED WITH LEGOS! And bricksie…

[@legolegacyoffical140]

I’m excited for the next vid

[@MrMrmmu72]

Wow....with all that Lego, your cat must be in heaven!!!! 😀

[@silverwhiteknight]

I would mix having areas in the platform, and without platform and add mountains. That would make it have more deepness and contrast, creating hills.

[@duniaanakkreatifchildrensc4335]

Today I am happy to see your video, because I am starting to be interested in imitating lego collections and showing more people... Success Brick Sie ... keep working and waiting for the next

[@Ro_884_]

Amazing video!!!!!!!

[@glup128]

You could be the road at the end of the table, then have the train running underneath the platform; like a long tunnel.

[@amandaponvia8170]

Exciting times! I’ve always been envious of your downtown core and having the modulars set up in city blocks (rather than a row). And I agree with other suggesting the train go under the elevation. Could be cool to have a break or 2 to see the train passing and help it look less like a bookshelf. Thanks for taking us along! Can’t wait for the next update.

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

today the starting. line. woo who. let the. new city begin .😊💪😊👌

[@steveewens2187]

I like your original plan of the amusement park on the 60 inch table because of the extra space, and think about the other amusement sets that are/could be coming in the future. Same goes with having a half baseplate between your modular buildings. It is important to let you city breathe, it gives the opportunity to add a bit of life to the city and do a bit of story telling of your own. Only thing I would suggest is having a brick built wall rather than using the rock wall pieces. Can't wait to see it all come together, its going to be epic

[@apexracing9479]

I think having the train track in back of the modular buildings would be a great idea.I think you should build a combo of tunnels made of rock panels,cliffs,waterfalls and so on. it would take some time but the end result would be really cool

[@ABrickDreamer]

My suggestion for the layout is to have raised platform around the corner too. On the right side of the city pop culture buildings, skyscapers in the corner, then the rest of the modular towards the left, finishing with landscape/campground in the left corner. On the right/center table the amusement park, on the left/center table residential area, which is lower. On the left side of the city I would put Ninjago as an island in front, then the sea continues into beach and cargo area all the way till the campground. I hope I explain myself well.

[@laquila8312]

I think what might look really nice also is to have some creatively designed stairways between the modulars every so often leading up to the second platform. This is a great opportunity to show of design skills and minifig placement. Also, I think what might look better is having the amusement park on the 60 inch table. This will allow for growth as well as make it a standout center piece of the city.

[@Sergey-hb4kr]

I think it would be beatiful to place tracks cause of yours big amount of trains.

[@brickbro1993]

You have alot of ideas. I think moving the amusement park up a table and having the train run along the back under the platform is a good idea, but I think that would hide the pop culture buildings. Ultimately, I don't think you can avoid hiding sets in that particular part of the table so it's really up to you. Can't wait to see what you come up with!

[@bribbru6265]

The best part of your city is the downtown with modular buildings. In my opinion, this deserves the big table and can be done in a way similar to the old city, with long roads parallel to the table which gives depth and perspective. The rest will find its place around the city. No need for elevated platforms. When it comes to trains, I would do as you concluded before. No trains on tables, apart from the amusement park. You can rather put them under the tables, or more interestingly you could make a tube.

[@davebrown4974]

Hello Bricksie! I am really digging your new layout process. But you might be missing out on one huge factor with the shelf behind your modular buildings. What if you put the largest train tunnel under the modular buildings that are placed on top. I believe that you really dig story telling and I am wondering if you could build a mine that the train goes through and have "windows" ( open areas ) to see within the mining area. You could even have lego figures discovering a dinosaur bones. Keep up the great work Jordan! You rock!

[@MattGuides]

What about building a train track into the road like trolley tracks. And I love the tunnel idea or a subway.

[@Patrick_Bureau]

Do your plaforms smaller than your baseplates and let them overhand a bit to built your wall under the edge of the baseplate.

[@Anubis2X]

Yep! That’s what I was thinking too!

[@stubusby7818]

What about using the dead space under your back row of modulars? It could be a fantastic tunnel system for your train to weave in and out of - occasionally popping out between 2 modulars and then winding back around before re-entering another tunnel somewhere elsewhere. There's plenty of space under there for 2, maybe even 3 rail lines!

[@Perongini]

A couple of thoughts here: 1 - transform the 3 tables in 3 different city areas, like (left to right) seaside + beach + port on the first table, residential + downtown in the middle one and mountain + foretlst on the last one (lifting the mountain into the corner). 2 - make a gallery for the train behind the modulars, so to be able to line up the road on the edge, the modulares right behind and the tracks hidden in the galleries (you can use burps to hide the gallery AND give support to the coverage of the cardboxes) 3 - lay the streets following the shape of the tables, so to have the buildings aligned to the long sides of them, and not the short sides. That way, they will not end up "blocking" each other

[@mrjones780]

I'm a 32 year old man and I can't get enough of this lego lol

[@hkach2384]

Hey bricksie, I think you could make room for the tracks by putting the train tracks under the mountain area, sort of like a tunnel area.

[@Bricksie]

That is the plan... it has to loop around though

[@cynicaldad3731]

Great job Bricksie, I'm looking forward to the new city layout. You could reduce the width of the raised platform by 4-6 studs and use this difference for your covering build. It would also offer support to the base plates, while giving you the full 16 studs for the train track along the front. GL

[@dreier69]

you should paint the wood frame under the tabel, greetings from Denmark :)

[@kevichy]

You could do a subway system under the tables to run the trains. You could then have a cut out section in one of the tables to allow for the train tracks to come overground for a portion then another cut out on another table to go back underneath the tables again to complete the loop. You can then build in subway stations etc.

[@tombearpaw]

Yes your 3 ideas 💡 with the amusement park on the 2nd table

[@TheBrickLife]

To get the rollercoaster running smoothly again check the carriages wheels are spinning smoothly when you spin them by hand. We had the same problem as yours and it turned out to be a fault carriage wheel. Replaced it with a new one and now it flys round the track super fast now.

[@koofenup5147]

cant wait to see the result

[@andredias95]

If you put popculture on the right side you can build in platform 9 3/4 to access the train, then next to the amusement park entrance you can have a platform for that too, a underground/train station in the city and a final one on the left side for the beach/ camp grounds making the entire city feel a little more alive.

[@tylerfortniteninjablevins1457]

loving the layout i love the modularity with your road plates

[@bd-vdwd2139]

Looks awesome

[@MotivationalGrindForLife]

Very fresh

[@mattyofsmokes3706]

You could have the trains going behind the front line of modular buildings and incorporate the train track into the platform for the back line of Modular’s, could make viaducts and a path as well as you would have plenty of space!

[@hiddenelement4985]

What would be epic would be widening the platform and having the track raised in the back

[@bricktopian]

Yeah that's what I thought

[@sharkbaitleigh]

Make your platform out of floating shelves, then you can utilise the space beneath the platform for a train track! Just an idea…. Keep up the good work and congrats on the twins.

[@leader_one]

I agree with your final assessment. Having the amusement park on the larger middle table and the train running under the platform. Personally I'm not a fan of the whole elevated building idea, and would want my primary modular buildings (Town square, Pet Shop, Police, Fire, etc.) on the other middle table for easy accessibility and a more "city like" layout with streets separating them. Still have the trains run around the back, but save the back wall for misc modulars like the Quicky Mart, random houses, etc. Kinda like a suburb. I like the visual of all the modulars lined up at the back as you want it, but ultimately would prefer the all around access and true city feel.

[@yancarlorivera2636]

Love the ideas mang keep it up can’t wait to see this done

[@rosshill2207]

Looking good! That's a tough decision..

[@UpperDeer-np3uu]

I think the sanctum Santorum needs to be with the pop culture modules.

[@maxlord3]

Having the amusement park on the larger wing is a good idea. You will have more space to work with now and knowing that if there will be more rides they will highly like be bigger than 1 base plate, you need that space to grow.

[@adamb2619]

I think a draw bridge or two would be a fun idea at the entrance to the ‘fingers’

[@xturtle4395]

What you should do is make a technic bridge for the train and build it across that space

[@christopherbonini]

All the modulars in a row is not a bad idea but everyone does it. Your old down town core had way more interest then a long row.

[@nykijawilson6064]

You can also reduce the size of the road and take away one row of sidewalk since you have extra sidewalk along the modular buildings. Then you might be able to combine the road and train track on a modular plate freeing up more room to cover the platform in the back

[@jasonh8470]

I would keep the train track out front without the baseplate. Then you can also run the train under the platform and put lights under the platform as well as decorate it. I would also use burps to the cover the front of the train tunnel. Would be great to put the GoPro on the train and get footage of it running through the tunnel.

[@AmazingCreationslego]

In all honesty, I have never loved the theme in the Lego community of doing walls of buildings like the plan you have. I have always liked the traditional block style like you had previously. I know you have tried this layout before in the old house and it had a short lifespan before reverting back to block style. Either way, it's Lego, so it can always be changed, and thanks to your recent mils conversion that is even easier.

[@YouGoneMad]

After buying the new style road plates and realising how much those little 2x4 tiles with the white road print line on it is, has nobody thought of using tiles of other colors to make a yellow line down the street, or a solid line with a dotted line? You could easily do this and specify roads better as well! I was going to keep this idea to myself, but i would much rather like to see you try this out on a road plate for me Bricksie! Would you try this out for me and show it on a video? If it works like i am seeing in my head it could be something everyone who builds a lego city might start doing!

[@stzyspartan316]

you should add curtains to go on the sides of the tables so you cant see underneath them. I think it would look cleaner

[@bricktopian]

Yeah I do too but I think he wants to see the stuff under it all the time

[@connorcragon7648]

You should be able to build a facade wall that tucks underneath the elevated table, that's what I would do!

[@AlexKuhr]

I would consider having the big table for amusement park. Not because it's my favorite part of the city, but because it requires a lot of space. Especially when you think of how much it consumed in the previous layout and that new rides will come out soon. You would have to compromise a lot if you choose to put it up against the wall. And I don't think it would be a lot different with the height, compared to all the other tall buildings you have. That's just my opinion.

[@IZAQ_]

What about train tracks between rocks and modular buildings?

[@bricktopian]

Thats what I thought

[@LetThatStuffGo]

Awesome. Loving all these great ideas and the ones in the comments. All that massive space way at the back, maybe do something a little similar to MrBookieboo's past/present LEGO city layout... 😇

[@darlabricks828]

Hi Mr. & Mrs. Bricksie & babies I pray all is well, my opinion on this city it seems to be a little bit overwhelming but I am for sure whatever decision you guys make it will like nice 😊

[@briquelogique]

Hi Bricksie I'm sorry but I don't really like the idea of ​​elevated buildings. So I suggest you put the buildings on one of the tables in the aisle. At the bottom you could put the nijago and the gardens. I wanted to propose my idea.😉

[@bratticuss]

You could always do a loop and have a swing bridge for your trains.

[@vonfragyou]

Hi, build a platform bride across your walkway. Make it one road plate wide. This would give you flexibility to connect the peninsulas using your scraps table materials.

[@beckybarrett7452]

I like a bigger amusement park. I’m excited about the elevation differences.

[@VaughnLower]

I think you need to put the modular Buildings on the 2nd “e” prong from the stairs. I would love the modular buildings up front and center

[@michaelsidener4811]

Put the amusement park on the bigger table. Your gonna need the extra space when the new/rumored looping roller coaster comes out.

[@TheOtherGuys2]

Hmm, personally I don't think you need the risers at the back. I think that it'd look cool to have a city blocks layout, where you might have a block of modulars, but have some of them with their sides against the wall. Imagine, say, a 4x4 square of modulars, but it's cut off, so just one half of it is visible, like it's sticking out of the wall. In the center of the half square, you could set some taller, skyscraper type buildings, so that things are more built-up along the back wall. You might need more skyscrapers for that though. If you do go with the risers at the back, I would say that if you can't build it all out of Lego (I know, that's a massive suggestion, even if you got duplo for the bulk of it.) then perhaps you could disguise it, or the edges/entrances of it as part of the city's infrastructure, like an underground highway/train tunnel. You could even use those ramps from the road plate sets, and have the MILS plates go down onto the old road plates under the risers, just to make use of all those plates. Another idea, instead of using millions of BURPs and such to build a facade around the risers, if you make the risers 10 or 15 inches tall, you could use baseplates on their sides as the facade, and then use some clever SNOT techniques to build stuff on them, like say a staircase going to the upper level, a broken, grassy cliffside with a half-fallen tree, and a lot of back-alley type places, with bonus points if they're in a state of mild disrepair, like a real city would have, if there was a three story high cliff that the entire downtown was built around.

[@peterpicone7078]

I saw on google that lego is bringing out the new roller coaster and it looks epic

[@woodreg]

Hey Jordan, love the new layout and it makes sense to raise the modulars that are against the wall, in my layout I push the lower modulars right against the raised platform due to space, building a rock 'face' all along doesn't make much sense as you can't really see it - if you do flat arches etc underneath the raised area, you could break up the raised section by having areas in-between with rocks / greenery etc and a short road bridge linking each raised section - bridges also look very interesting and allow you to put things underneath (in addition to the track..)

[@emesen1978]

Briksie... hear me out...You should do a construction site...with 4 base plates...and over the course of several weeks...you should build secret modulars.?.....I think it would make a cool serves! Much love from EVERETT WASHINGTON!

[@bmoreben2665]

To fix the roller coaster instead of pushing down the front part try lifting up back corner and give it more of a faster run down to where I can cross that corner

[@TinyBricks2014]

Loving this layout I’d simply make the trains run under the rear platform under the raised Modular buildings And only make it visible around the rest of the tables

[@danielczh]

You could use the half-baseplate behind the lower row of modulars to build a stairs going up to the higher row. Then the higher row of modulars can be fashioned into like a raised promenade.

[@indianadrones132]

Hi. Since you ask in my opinion, I would focus on making it the most realistic. Tallest buildings in the back of the room, with one straight road in the middle - (big city). Then smaller in front. Everything on one level. In the corner, in the front of the room a larger mountain, with a lookout point - and train track go through. Does it have to be train tracks in the back of the room - maybe it will be too much?. Either way, keep up the good work. Exciting to follow :)

[@dougroeder3260]

OK Bricksie U got Me set on getting some Lego Train sets now! lol

[@DanFallon1981]

definitely like the idea of pop culture zone near the wall and the amusement park on the island. with the train line spanning out the front you could design some really awesome looking bridge scenes!

[@moonmanbricks]

The train could go under the platform. It would save space, have a cool tunnel, and still keep your mountains. With the trains running under, you should be able to fit two tracks underneath.

[@aquitani1647]

you can also make like an european small city. with some rivers and a waterfall flowing trough the city. some train/road over and under-passes, some small park spaces in some areas and a large in another.

[@lewistibbetts9195]

Nice bricksie love your vids

[@DavidHennigar]

You do not really need the sidewalk on the side of the road without the modular buildings, so if you put some separation between the road and the train tracks (one or two studs wide perhaps a low fence) you could free up space that could be used behind the buildings. (I have not read all the comments, so I am not sure if anyone already suggested this)

[@carlsonrobb]

Really really been looking forward to this video!!

[@MartinBarreby]

Really cool!! Is there a smaller RC Lego car? If so it would be really cool if you put a go pro on it and drive around the city once everything is in place. :)

[@Aerospace_Education]

I've seen some MILS plates where the road and rail is on the same base plate. They looked nice as well. Compresses the amount of sidewalk but could work.

[@76yacko]

Agree on this, move the road close to the edge of the mils plate on the side that is against the modular as they already have a footpath, and you gain 8 studs, then have a reduced footpath on the track side

[@Spodek_]

nice video