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Forget step-by-step instructions - you-re ready to design your own LEGO creations! The LEGO Builder-s Handbook is the only guide you need for building totally out-of-this-world, wholly original models.
What-s the right scale to use for your LEGO model? How does SNOT, also known as sideways building, work? What-s the trick to achieving smoother tapers? How do you design a LEGO sculpture? Find the answers to these questions and more in The LEGO Builder-s Handbook. Unlock the secrets to advanced building techniques and take your creations to the next level.
In this comprehensive, modern introduction to LEGO building, you-ll learn how to-- Build models that won-t fall apart using masonry-inspired techniques
- Choose the right pieces while mastering LEGO measurement units and the geometry of basic elements
- Build using a variety of scales to create realistic replicas of real-world structures
- Create LEGO mosaics, curved shapes, and 3D sculptures using software like BrickLink Studio, LEGO Art Remix, and LSculpt
Full-color and packed with detailed illustrations, this book will also show you how to-
- Apply half-stud offsets using jumper plates to add subtle textures and realistic details to your models
- Use SNOT (studs not on top) techniques to build sideways, creating shapes and details impossible with simple stacking
- Build angled walls, cylinders, domes, and spheres using advanced techniques like brick bending, hinged polygons, and Lowell spheres
Unlock the secrets of the master builders with The LEGO Builder-s Handbook. Whether you-re a beginner or a seasoned builder, you-ll learn to push the boundaries of your creativity and build your own models, brick by brick.