Lego 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

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>

Application of Simple Machines to Create Lego Garage Doors: My number one hobby is Lego building; although, I also enjoy electronics including Arduino and Raspberry. My favorite category within the Lego universe is Architectural Building. I am currently replicating my home using legos. The home is a full log…

We get often get asked for techniques to create realistic and natural-looking rockwork, because the truth is, it's very hard to build. Luckily, Isaac Snyder a.k.a soccerkid6 has showcased how he creates his rockwork, providing the images pictured. Layers of slopes are positioned in various directions to show the studs as well as smooth surfaces, creating contrast and texture. This is built up progressively with various sized slopes, and finished at the top with curved slopes to round off the…

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

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>

This week we're taking a look at a street scene by Maxim Baybakov and the techniques / parts that are used to create a variety of interesting textures. Our favourite techniques are shown in the image with ingenious uses of 1x1 clips, wrench pieces and window frames to add lots of detail to the scene that would otherwise be hard to incorporate with normal bricks.Check out the full MOC on Flickr here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/140316942@N07/49558200412/in/dateposted/