Description
What’s the difference between a tile and a plate? Why isn’t it a good suggestion to stack bricks in columns to make a wall? How do you build a LEGO mosaic or build at different scales? You’ll find the answers to these and other questions in The Unofficial LEGO Builder’s Guide.
Now in full color, this brand-new edition of a well-loved favorite will show you how to:–Construct models that would possibly not fall apart
–Choose the right pieces and substitute when needed
–Build to micro, jumbo, and miniland scale
–Make playable board games out of LEGO pieces
–Create photo mosaics and curved sculptures
–Build a miniature space go back and forth, a minifig-sized train station, and more
Of course, the real fun of LEGO building lies in creating your own models—from choosing the subject to clicking that final brick into place. Learn how in The Unofficial LEGO Builder’s Guide.
Includes the Brickopedia, a visual dictionary of nearly 300 of the most commonly used LEGO elements!
A Note from the Author
“There are a variety of how one can connect LEGO bricks, and millions of different things may also be created with them. For many builders, the possibilities may also be overwhelming. The question is continuously the same: “How do I get started?” I hope that this book will help LEGO builders who want to move beyond the instructions in the official sets and want to create their own original models. Whether you’re a novice builder just getting your feet wet or a more experienced builder looking to understand that long-forgotten techniques or wanting to develop new ones, this book is for you. So sit down with a bunch of LEGO bricks and get ready to build!”