Lego techniques ideas

You won't be able to turn away from Kooky Bricks' mesmerizing LEGO Medusa diorama.

@tipsandbricks on Instagram: “#567 TECHNIQUE DISCUSSION: SNOT techniques This Sunday we'll be discussing SNOT (Studs Not On Top) techniques; any techniques that build in…”

55 cones for each side

Did I tell you panels are useful? :P A fairly simple technique with a similar effect as the fairly common technique using 1x2 tiles held by snot-bricks. There are a few advantages however: - gaps are not as deep - more flexibility for the length of the indidual "bricks" - additional micro details by using cheese slopes - more partsconsuming, though :/ Hope you like it, feel free to use

Take a deep dive into SNOT as we analyze the geometry, look at some basic building techniques and expose some hidden pitfalls of LEGO SNOT.

Adult fans of lego or AFOL, are people who haven't let their enthusiasm for the building game die. While these enthusiasts respect the activity, some have gone off-map to create - illegal lego building techniques, and they are awesome.

A place to demonstrate the 'technical' aspects of building with LEGO. Think of it as a visual library of SNOT ideas, build techniques, guides etc. It's not for models just small examples (unless of course the two are the same). Read the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/788191@N24/discuss/72157606248301869/">guidelines</a>

Have you come across a LEGO technique used in an official set or a MOC that left you wondering “how does that even work ?”. It turns out there is a pretty good explanation for every technique out there as long as you don’t mind getting your hands dirty with a little math. In this… Continue reading The Math Behind LEGO Building Techniques – Volume 1

Here is a fairly easy way to build a great looking display base for your next LEGO scene!