Moving LEGO Modular Buildings & CONFLICTED! Room Rebuild Part 13

In today's LEGO room rebuild, we place all of our modular buildings and discuss our plans for the cliff edge and wall panels. I also go over the three potential types of train tracks we could incorporate in the city... which ends up causing a huge conflict for me, as I simply can't make up my mind!
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[@jmledesma88]

did u guys ever think about making the platform the suburbs and the lower tables full of modulars, as they have back alleys and such which look amazing

[@joemann7353]

Yeah I agree

[@samuelmcconnel112]

I agree, the Modular’s don’t look good up their, should be low again so it’s more like a city

[@00Reeper]

I would love to see a bat cave incorporated into the lego city. You could have Wayne manor sitting on top of the platform overlooking the city and have the Batcave underneath the platform. And have a cool waterfall exit/entrance for it or something that comes out of the cliff edge.

[@cloneforcebricks6338]

that’s such a good idea man i will definitely try and add that to my own lego city

[@00Reeper]

@@cloneforcebricks6338 That's awesome dude, you must upload some videos when you do

[@simonmartin762]

Such a cool idea and I've suggested it in a previous video too so I really hope he does it

[@b-olderbricks3140]

Check out Lego leprechaun channel he has done this and it is incredible!

[@teebird8629]

Bricksie I challenge you to do some LEGO Zoning to your LEGO city. Reference planning and urban design. BTW you should use a corner building on the end of the platform to cap it off.

[@_lex_ndre]

I've been thinking of facades as a good idea to increase the feeling of depth in the lego city. Seems like a solution!

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

yer diffrent level s is best ..😊

[@denniscarpenter6241]

Go with L gage standard. 99% of train crossings in the real world are raised above the road anyway. So having it slightly raised would be more realistic.

[@anitrain]

This is what I was gonna say. The crossings should be raised.

[@Lucas-zf2hg]

I really like the fact that the train is back in the city

[@hectorgerard8191]

you should place the el cubo gallery next to the hotel it will make it look bigger as a hotel

[@mcjouble8883]

I have my Palace Cinema and Grand Emporium facing each other like that, with a road in the middle. Makes it feel like a little entertainment spot! I'm also constantly moving things around so I get why you keep changing it.

[@suraweevanichseni9859]

hi i like ur lego city super big am a huge fan

[@alanhoyland5438]

I love how it's like a giant jigsaw at the moment and so many variations you can go with. I'd love to see you modularise set 76007 Iron man mansion on the raised area hanging over the cliff face, but guess you'd have to get that set first ha ha 😉 👍🏻

[@ValentinaCorino]

I like the new city plan. I would have "push back" the train station closer to the rail tracks and may creata in front of the station a small plaza or garden in the opened space

[@EzBricks_]

This looks way better instead in one spot I love it it feels like I’m in a real city

[@Angrist17]

Great progress! Here's my suggestions. Move the track one plate higher to tack it down (L standard). Blend the sides of the train plates up on the edges to interface with the Mils plates. It's OK if the ground dips down before the ballast, it's realistic. I'd modify the train/road crossings with a 1 plate slope increase on the road. Again it's realistic and would look good. Adding height variations makes it more visually interesting. I wouldn't cut the baseplates for the rock wall. Use full ones and don't worry about the half that sticks under the table. Only use halves where the legs are for now.

[@FatallyYours230]

Imagine if you had the zoo in the middle of the city with buildings overlooking it, I’m getting Madagascar/Central Park in New York vibes

[@Fred026]

Pretty cool!Wow!!

[@Benji568]

Building facades behind a lot of the modular buildings on the platform is a great idea I think. It really will create a great field of depth with lots of details of skyscrapers and random buildings, especially behind the Avengers Tower. It would pretty much look like the box art of an expensive Lego DC or Marvel or City set.

[@ryanjayverzosa9675]

Put some Trees and greens on the top flatform it needs more scenaries ciz it looks like a a bunch of modular building display instead of a city

[@hipfan1234]

I love the idea of the facades! Also the train track even with the road is the best way! Sorry you're confused - the lego city will be amazing because you're thinking about it though!

[@donhebert5054]

Love the idea of somehow incorporating the train station into the back wall, maybe with a great walkway leading to it.

[@franknelissen8041]

Like the new layout a lot! And the space to work with is huge! Well done! You could opt to not cut the baseplates and put the whole baseplate down. You build the BURP wall (or whatever pieces & techniques you'll choose) on top but just on the front half of the baseplate. The back half is out of sight under the raised platform. So no sweat. And if you ever need the baseplates at a later stage; voilà! (You'll probably still need to cut one or two though for the legs of the platform).

[@mad_the_monk]

Great work! I had a feeling you watched Mr Bookieboo with this new layout - love his city so if you’re planning similar stuff I am hyped!

[@judy3973]

You two are good city planners!

[@samuelmcconnel112]

I miss how the old city was where it was more of a city, not a fan of just a giant single line of modular buildings running along the back of the city.

[@UnsealedComic6]

Looks more like an art gallery for modular buildings than an actual city.

[@anthonyestevez118]

I think you're on the right "track"! 😉 City is looking great! Thanks for sharing!

[@bratticuss]

Facades is a great idea for adding height and depth. Plus it would cover up the bare wall.

[@brickbro1993]

Lots of thinking to do. I really like the way the modular buildings look, and the train track I think would look the best would be the L gage train track. Their easy to move, look great, and their much more detailed and look way better. But very part intensive. Its truly up to you. And I have suggestion: If you were to cover underneath the platforms you could maybe build a bunch of facades to cover it up.

[@zNxghtmare_7]

Looks a good buildings moving!

[@etphonehome132]

Good day, hope you are in good health. Just wanted to say love your channel. My suggestion is for ideas on th cliff wall. In NYC there are a few places. One is the cloisters, another is Riverside drive, and the last is Morningside Park. Lots of cliffs and dense park. Lastly dud you try using 2x2 turntable plates on your corners and fix them to green plates from the bottom. Sorry for the long post, can't wait for the updates.

[@davidamaya8814]

Second, but the city looks so good 👍 keep up the good work !!

[@timdavies6720]

Definitely build the station in the tunnel near where you plan to have the interchange for the different trains. You could then put a clear facade to see in behind some buildings.

[@scottnystrom3697]

Where you have open space along the back wall, do construction sites or advertisements for property for sale. That way, it isn't blank but is immediately ready for new buildings when you get them.

[@rosiegirl7112]

Best advice is to walk away from it for a bit and then come back with fresh eyes, this usually helps.

[@Robert-dl5sh]

nice

[@poui218]

Wow!! I am very shocked to see how good the city looks

[@paulgrounds1145]

I think the 16 studs area up top needs to be a tramway built into the road! You've already demonstrated how good you can integrate rail track into mills road plates so i think a tramway would look cool!!

[@jensberteloot4303]

I have a solution for the half basplate problem, just put your clifedges/walls on the side of your full baseplates and then have the other part under the raised platform. Only where the legs are you have to use half ones. I hope this will help you.

[@alainalf4027]

Mr BookieBoo!!! Yay. Love him and thanks to him I found you.

[@Oilcountry89]

A cool idea for the empty lots awaiting buildings would be construction zones. City’s always have construction crews and cranes around.

[@BEAGLEBOSS]

I like the way it crosses the road at the road height

[@brandonharristsw7516]

Wow

[@geo4_punter8]

Growing out the playoff stash??? Since the knights didn't make it, I'm gonna have to go with my second team. Lets Go RANGERS!!!

[@hiker1392]

Not terribly hot on the facade. They eat a lot of bricks and IMHO don’t really look that good with the scale of the modulars. Yes, do cut inexpensive baseplates. No shame! So far, my favorite placement is Town Hall with the park square in front. We need our green space.👍 L gauge and blend in with green plate looks very attractive. But what you have currently with floating corners works too. Can’t lose. The burps walls would aid in visualizing the raised section options. Thank you so much for filming this series. You have so many options, but they are all good in their way. 😎

[@the_2_td_s]

Hey bricksie make a IKEA shop!

[@guleri]

If you are not putting roads for cars in front of the modulars on the top shelf, I think a smaller walkway in front and facades in the back will look very good. Maybe a little mountain somewhere if you can get it to fit in, but if you will build rocks all the way in the font of the ledge then it could be too much mountains (Mr Bookieboo has pulled it off so I am sure you could too if you wanted to go for that solution).

[@Infidex77]

It's coming along - personally liked how you had the billy shelves around the walls and the city in the middle before the change. I think your new layout will be awesome when complete, just felt like you had more storage before and then could rotate models in and out on the tables for your city. Biggest challenge we all have is having space for the new models that keep coming out. Keep up the great content.

[@kevingrindle2585]

What about a little river running along the upper modular section that leads to a waterfall into ninjago city

[@miksa6732]

Man, I want to have a Lego city

[@thevinylcollector3472]

awesome video jordan the lego city is looking amazing

[@legod1717]

Ok first, great video! I’m rebuilding my city right with you and am facing the same questions. Yes you can cut baseplates wether real or third party. You can always get more baseplates. That’s the ONLY cutting I do though. Next, I would leave the train tracks as is. Finally try a few facades and see how they look. You can always remove them. It might look too cluttered but it depends on the height and color I guess, (Mr. Bookiboo is a great builder and resource 👍) I know it takes a lot of time but that’s what we love as Lego builders, the constant ability to change your city. Look forward to seeing what you decide.😀

[@donnalajoie5309]

You have some great ideas. Looking forward to new updates. Great vlog.

[@beaniedogfilms]

What if for the train station you do the entrance by the road beside the bank, use the road as a u turn drop off point and then the station as an underground station which goes partially under the table!?!? As if the train has underground stops and overground stops!?!? This is something our train station had in my hometown of Glasgow in Scotland, and it was partially underground and just thought it would add another awesome layer!?! who knows? Anyway loved the video as usual! Great work team bricksies!!

[@GTS_Sanchez]

I vote current train track. I really like how it blends in with the road. Saving a lot of time & parts would be a nice bonus.

[@tarstco]

You need a way to get the minifigures access to the raised layer with the modular buildings

[@sheldonmidkiff9566]

Mr bookie boo is a great inspiration

[@ArathixFilms]

You posed a lot of options here so I'll try and organise my comment, so in my personal opinion I believe you should do the following; -Train Station, in your last video I suggested building it into the under platform, which you thought about in this one, I believe it would be awesome to have a train station that leads under the platform, gives a great illusion of depth. A hidden platform, that could be revealed would be epic. -Platform and MURPS, I think yes you should shift everything forwards, the MURPS to the edge of the baseplate or maybe leave a stud or 2, then shift the modulars forwards and you don't have to sacrifice path space for the facades at the back, best of both worlds. I think tall facades is a great idea and will only add to that city feeling. -Train Track, I agree I think it being level with the roads for the crossings is the best way to go, like you said you'll cover up the sides of the MILS plates with the fence, and untacked corners you won't really notice that much when all is said and done especially for how much work/parts it would take to have it the other way. P.S I still think the other road that goes under the platform should be a fake tunnel, it could even go round a corner out of sight, add some lights and voila, great inner city tunnel. So Train station on one road and fake tunnel on the other. City is looking so good! Been waiting for this video xD modular placement is great and MILS means if you get any more pop culture stuff things can be moved, got a lot of extra space now and its genuinely feeling much more like a city now than the old layout.

[@TheOtherGuys2]

Okay, I've got some thoughts on each of the topics you bring up here, and also another thing I realized looking at your new layout. Hope my thoughts are helpful. Cutting baseplates: In some of the cases, couldn't you just use a full baseplate and have it go under the risers? You'd only have to use a half baseplate where there's a leg for the risers. Maybe you end up able to baseplate most of the space under the risers, and have that train track on plates too, though of course less fancy because it's hidden. Rock walls: If it's possible, I do still think it'd be really cool to use a 32x32 baseplate on its side as the basis for the rock walls, and you could sideways build a cliff edge on it, complete with features like trees and stairs and so on. Personally, I would have a bit where there's a staircase zig-zagging up the cliff, but there's an inconspicuous door half way up that leads into a hidden secret base under the risers. :D (My city has a hidden underground base) Facades: I love the idea of facades behind the upper level. 6-10 studs would be fantastic, and you could either build up some brickwork details, or hang baseplates on the wall, and make the facades like a Lego Art piece with enough space to give it some depth. Whichever way you think would look better. Also having a walking street along the front, built out to the cliff, would be pretty cool. But that brings me to something I thought of... Road Levels: You've got roads in between buildings up top, but do those roads just end there? Easy answer: yes, we'll build a road ending there, maybe a parking lot for the cliffwalk. Awesome answer: No, they go to a huge project idea I have where there's a modular building on the lower level that's actually a giant car elevator and/or parking garage. (My city also has a car elevator) Train tracks: I think the entire reason for going to MILS was so that you could build *down*, and train tracks being even with the roads are a perfect example of that. The way it is, I would say is perfect for the level crossings. Though if you could raise the sidewalks up, or blend them in a little better, that'd be good. Even like, the cheese wedges would work. Track curves: What if you customized the ballasting a little, maybe you could use a turntable at one or more points to anchor the curves down? I'll admit I don't know much about Lego Trains, but I feel like there must be a way you could connect them. There's no question though: curved train tracks are like, the bane of Lego cities. :P Highrises: That back corner where the Avengers Tower is standing all lonely.. I think it'd be absolutely awesome to fill that corner with a backdrop of highrise buildings, skyscrapers that really build up the city and give it a unique and distinctive skyline. From modern 'glass and steel' looking buildings like Avengers, to imposing "concrete jungle" blocks, to classic Art Deco works of intricate, even opulent designs. ...I have many ideas and I'm practically drooling over the thoughts of what could be, in that space. :D

[@PNWAFOL]

I use road plates connected at the 16th stud on my baseplate to cut them in half with a razor, they split perfectly. Way better than buying halves

[@simbrick1717]

Always looking good.

[@Markvigil1985]

Another great video. Jordan you should cut the green cheap baseplates in half, so you can do the rockpanels😜🤌

[@crazycgames]

The train works now, keep it as it is now. Work on other parts of the city for now and come back to the track later after you've made a decision. You have it laid out, so you know how it's going to look, don't worry about pinning it down for now.

[@ryantaggart7335]

I think you should bring the train track up a plate so everything is at the same height and you can take down corners to make it more complete. If all of the track comes up a plate width than it will fix the exposed brick issue giving you more options for those spots and the crossing heights with also be even with the other sidewalks.

[@Brickspert187]

I'm sure what ever you would have already decided on since I'm watching this video late is awesome :)

[@josiahphilip937]

Great ideas! I think you should do 8 stud facades to give you more options for depth and steal from the cliff edge plates for more studs for the cobblestone walkway!

[@cheukyinglau8011]

Will you also finish the interior of the hospital and the Avengers Tower? Thanks.

[@ThecrackedBrick93]

Looks incredible Jordan - one idea has you got a fire station or police station anymore and if not you should build ones on MILS plates

[@simonmartin762]

Watching this on May 4th so Happy Star Wars Day everyone!!! Enjoyed the video Jordan, lots to think about - train tracks level with road height is good because the plate height differences can be hidden with slopes, vegetation and fences; 6:10 stud split on raised platform would be good to allow for facades plus moving 'murps' forward slightly is a good idea; I know the amount of bricks would be extreme but how about bricking the wall above the proposed facades to look like sky and clouds (like on the NES screen but better!)?! Sorry to put that idea in your head! 🤣🤣

[@UltimateLegobuilder2024]

Please could you do a video on how to make a train track incorparated into a road

[@kerneladdict]

Hey Bricksie, everything you said at the end of your video resonates with me, that feeling of wanting it to get it right on the first go.. I've been told that it's the perfectionnist dilemma. I have that too.. I'm still learning how to deal with it. In regards to your Lego city, it's amazing by the way.. your city is "alive", it's a work in progress, it's ever evolving.. I think not matter how to plan to set it up, new ideas will come along and new inspirations, models and projects will show up. So, I don't think you need to worry about _the_ best way to get it set up... Right now I think all the content you're producing here is awesome, it's all about trial and error, analyzing what you tried and what you learned so that you can improve it every time. Maybe you set yourself a deadline to get this project done and that's why you're focussing on doing it right the first time.. but I think you don't need a deadline.. I think you just need to give yourself more time and have fun trying the options you feel good. Hang in there, we're with you :)

[@mkm6073]

Your city and the problems of putting it all together is really a good example why its a much better idea to use MOCs (or only MOCs) and not all the LEGO modular stuff and other sets only.

[@AutumnStarr]

I think in terms of getting rid of your confusion is maybe make that transtation under the platform idea ? I'm really curious of what you have in your minds eye for it, and where the station walkways would connect with the road or even the lower level modulars ?

[@dangerard7900]

use the mils plate, you can lower the tracks into the middle of the mils plate, like a stream

[@PhilMaine]

You should do a tram on going back and forth along the top raised area in front of the modulars

[@rbleisem]

Use a ramp up & down for that corner and maybe raise the track, one plate, all the way?

[@Rocker6723]

You do you for the train plates. However, when I drive over a train track it does pop up a bit. I understand you wanting to make it look smooth through there, but it's either extra parts bought for lifting the train plates, or extra parts bought for trying to hide it with the rock wall. But you could use your current rail under the cliff, since it will be hidden it doesn't need to look that good. Yes it is a plate height difference, but it might be do able for the dip if it's hidden.

[@LetThatStuffGo]

Yeah! MrBookieBoo. I would love to see you make large mountains similar to his ones, eventually... 😇

[@kcan7353]

The City is taking shape now, and already looks amazing, something to consider on the platform is that you will potentially have more space on the front of the buildings if you use the tops of the rock wall, there are 2 studs extra which allows you to pull out the modulars a little more, giving you more space at the back of the modulars for facades. you can have the cobbled walkway overhanging the rock wall even and more then likely there will be some staircases up to the platform, and possibly some elevator for wheelchair access. The more you can puul the top modulars forward the better depth it will give when the facades go in.

[@JakeKilian]

Do the L standard track it would be better. It would even out the sidewalk and make the track corners look better and more stable.

[@UltimateLegobuilder2024]

Robin hood bricks does facades too, of like airports, buildings and more just like Mr boogie boo

[@stasisbricks4565]

You could use a full baseplate for your rock wall as the unused part of the baseplate would just be under the platform (no need for cutting baseplates).

[@towboatjeff]

Need to do a mural on the walls behind the city. So it looks like sky and clouds and make it more realistic looking

[@galvon]

For the track hight I would keep it at a hight so you can use all the road ramps that came with all your road packs as crossing ramps

[@legendied382]

If u want to elevate the track, for the roads elevate them a bit, near of the road and then do a crossing point

[@jsclll]

love everything except the zoo location. very cool stuff. keep it up

[@magellandufour1]

You should add a one way road for cars on the top platform edge, there's room for that.

[@cam3ron993]

Do a pro’s and con’s list for the dilemmas, got some tough choices ahead of you. I really liked how you two were figuring out which modular buildings look the best next to each other based off color and layout. It’s really going to bring more immersion to the city.

[@matthewhahn1132]

Look very pretty prefect

[@SweetAnnie]

I wish I had a big basement to make a huge Lego city like yours.

[@ryantaggart7335]

You should also go with cutting the base plates

[@mukiljk7165]

maybe u can use the arc like piece which sits on the base plates to connect the curving tracks to the base plates with some extra parts so it will hold the track as well as it will be a simple job,

[@clivehatch3533]

Lose the zoo or make it smaller and move it. The platform is a great idea but it just looks like a line of modular buildings on show. The city is missing that city feeling you had with the old one.

[@jessebruno6143]

for the 16 studs in front should be a thin road for cars

[@lebowden1]

Bricksie I went to the entertainer toy shop and got 5 of the new muppets mini-figures One of them was Kermit I got a double of gonzo I don’t mind it’s a great figure nonetheless

[@TolenFett]

Imagine if you could shrink to the size of a lego person to walk around the lego city? I think it'd be cool.

[@MayoHosko]

I think it’s better to have the rails at road height than connecting the curves to the baseplates

[@tillywallenstein]

I would place the Lego store somewhere else, maybe next to the sig tower. They match better in style in my eyes.

[@simonofmonroe7793]

Keep the train track the same height as the roads looks so sharp! The only dilemma you have is that mustache Jordan , as in when to shave it off? 😎👍

[@matthewhahn1132]

Almost done

[@andyhuckle]

A funicular railway to the second level would be great?

[@lonniecool7836]

The Dollar Tree in the US sells baseplates for $1.25. Cheaper option if you are cutting them in half. They are available on the website.

[@chayimzylbernagel2839]

You should make a railroad crossing were the train goes through the road