6566 Bank
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4.0
(7 votes)
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Place:
20Km from Paris, France
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2015, nov 15
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2017, dec 3 14:22 |
Introduction
This building was made to replace the very bad 6566 set from 1997. I've recreated it with parts from that era, but without the kiddish building techniques. I tried to recreate most of the features of hte original set such as tha antenna, that ATM and the armoured truck. There are three minifigs in this creation, the truck driver, the bank director and a banker.
The bank building
Building's color scheme is inspired by the original set, althought, I've heavily modified the building's shape as it was only composed fo some panels and some windows. So I wanted a much more interesting building than this block. I've expanded tha building by 6 studs in order to fit more offices and more space. I've used 1490's logo for this bank, as the original sign is just a yellow shield with a dollar sign on, it can be seen under the 1st floor window, as a tribute.
On the ground floor, there is the place where people ask for money or advices. Then, there is tha safe. It's not realistic, but it was the only way to include a safe, an important feature in such a set, considering the era. The safe is made with SNOT techniques and can hold a lot of money. Outoor, there is an ombraged space, with an ATM standing in the pillar of the building.
Then, on the first floor, there is the banker's office, along with a security office, with some computers. There are also some small balconies, but without doors, so these are only decorative. The way the building is organized is a tribute to one of my childhood creations, a bank built in 2008. I have kept it, but I don't know where it's stored now.
Armoured truck
The truck was built in the spirit of the original one. I've heavily modified it in order for it to be nice along other vehicles. It always have the Lt.Grey-black, with some yellow touches scheme. There is enough space for six suitcases to be transported, all with their respective space. Rear doors can be opened, and the roof of the back part can be lift to access the armoured part.
Scenery
Scenery features a inspired scene from the Lego Island video game from 1997. The pizzeria building and Super 2 supermarkets have been rebuilt in the original style, and there are buildings from Lego Isand 2 game released in 2002, but that keeps the 90's style, such as the clothing shop or the flats.
This building was made to replace the very bad 6566 set from 1997. I've recreated it with parts from that era, but without the kiddish building techniques. I tried to recreate most of the features of hte original set such as tha antenna, that ATM and the armoured truck. There are three minifigs in this creation, the truck driver, the bank director and a banker.
Bank - Back view
Building's color scheme is inspired by the original set, althought, I've heavily modified the building's shape as it was only composed fo some panels and some windows. So I wanted a much more interesting building than this block. I've expanded tha building by 6 studs in order to fit more offices and more space. I've used 1490's logo for this bank, as the original sign is just a yellow shield with a dollar sign on, it can be seen under the 1st floor window, as a tribute.
On the ground floor, there is the place where people ask for money or advices. Then, there is tha safe. It's not realistic, but it was the only way to include a safe, an important feature in such a set, considering the era. The safe is made with SNOT techniques and can hold a lot of money. Outoor, there is an ombraged space, with an ATM standing in the pillar of the building.
Then, on the first floor, there is the banker's office, along with a security office, with some computers. There are also some small balconies, but without doors, so these are only decorative. The way the building is organized is a tribute to one of my childhood creations, a bank built in 2008. I have kept it, but I don't know where it's stored now.
Truck - General view
The truck was built in the spirit of the original one. I've heavily modified it in order for it to be nice along other vehicles. It always have the Lt.Grey-black, with some yellow touches scheme. There is enough space for six suitcases to be transported, all with their respective space. Rear doors can be opened, and the roof of the back part can be lift to access the armoured part.
Scenery
Scenery features a inspired scene from the Lego Island video game from 1997. The pizzeria building and Super 2 supermarkets have been rebuilt in the original style, and there are buildings from Lego Isand 2 game released in 2002, but that keeps the 90's style, such as the clothing shop or the flats.
Scenery
MOC 90050 6566 Bank gallery
Main picture
Truck - General view
Truck - Front view
Truck - Rear view
Truck - Side view
Truck - Empty interior
Truck - Full interior
Bank - Front view
Bank - Back view
Bank - Offices
Bank - Safe closed
Bank - Safe open
Bank - Interior, with minifigs
Furniture and accessories
Truck - Comparing with 1490, front view
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Comments
2017, dec 4 18:14
Excellent MOC Evans, once again!
This is how bank should look like in Town era. I would gladly hunt it down now :) The safe is realistic enough, it is great! Nice idea for it, it really have that feel of strong safe. Remember, that beauty of classic sets is also simplicity. They tend to look realistic, but the simpliest way possible. Great accomodation of space also. I mean, for rooms. I have a question though, how do you open the side of the truck? I see you have just disassembled the side wall. You could do hinge on the side just like the truck from 6598 has. Nice building and scenery. Really, you are getting better in this. Lots of details, but what a nice usage of standard bricks with that safe! Nice work :) | |
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2017, dec 5 14:35
Thank you!
If you ever want to rebuild it, feel free to do. :) I've passed a lot of time on this safe, I've made eight models before arriving to this one which pleased me. I used modified 2x2 tiles with 2x2 plate on side to make the walls of the safe.It's simple, sturdy and playable. I'm proud of this safe... I thought about placing a removable wall part behind the safe, for robbers to rob money, but it was useless, at least, for me. For rooms, I've used the pattern that was used on my all first bank MOC of 2008 (I was 9 years old, and already building in Town style...). I release that I had the same ideas than back then, I've not seen this picture for a while... I wanted to move from this, but I couldn't use space better than how it is. The side of the truck does not open. At first, I wanted to place a 1x3x3 door, but it was not looking right, so I've put an airplane window to simulate a door. In fact, it's easy to put and remove suitcases when you don't have too fat fingers, so I removed the panel just to see better the interior. I've made a early 80's scenery with the hospital yesterday. I should post pictures in the next days. |
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