Lego building techniques

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

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

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>

Ever wanted to add some cracks to walls or floors in your builds? Then this is the post for you: grab yourself some ball sockets, slopes, bricks and brackets and try out this awesome technique! Have you used or discovered any other ways to create cracks with LEGO? Let us know in the comments! Check out @steinmanzachary here on Instagram for lots more building techniques and cool builds!

This Sunday we taking a look at 5 interesting table techniques by a variety of builders. Each use specific pieces to create their unique designs, whether it be transparent clear parts or even just tiles connected correctly. Which design is your favourite? 1. By balbo._: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7wTCRyJ4bR/ 2. By brickdesigned: https://www.instagram.com/p/B4z9c1PJUjq/ 3. By Victor: https://www.flickr.com/photos/126493865@N07/46883010735/in/dateposted/ 4. By balbo…

Not too long ago in a galaxy not too far away there was a team of artists who set about to create a movie unlike anyone had ever seen: Industrial Lights & Magic (ILM). This build is inspired by their ragtag workshops, and there are details galore!

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Today we’re looking at a beautiful build by Marius Herrmann aka @steponabrick on Instagram. Taken straight from the screen of “Ghost of Tsuhima”, Marius captures the Arrow Peak Shrine with its sacred architecture and breathtaking landscape, especially the tree, which features branches that dangle from flexible hoses. Walk through the incredible details and composition with us!