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How do you make the leap from following explicit instructions for constructing official LEGO® sets to designing your own original models? The answers are all right here in The LEGO® Builder’s Handbook.
Within this compendium of useful techniques for eye-catching LEGO® creations, you’ll master basics like structuring sturdy walls, then move onto more sophisticated concepts like half-stud offsets and sideways building (SNOT). You’ll learn how every technique works conceptually as each chapter builds upon the previous one, and benefit from examples of the author’s expert methods used in real LEGO® builds.
Inspired by interesting insights and detailed explanations, you’ll soon see the world like a LEGO® artist, leading you to approach each build in a thoughtful way. From understanding the trade-offs involved in choosing the scale for a model, to knowing how to capture real-world details in bricks, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to bring your own LEGO® designs and ideas to life. Along the way, you’ll learn how to:
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Acknowledgments
Introduction
PART 1: THE BASICS
Chapter 1: The LEGO® System
Chapter 2: All About Scale
Chapter 3: Basic LEGO® Techniques
PART 2: BREAKING FREE FROM THE GRID
Chapter 4: Half-Stud Offsets
Chapter 5: Building Sideways with SNOT
Chapter 6: Angled Walls
Chapter 7: Round Shapes
PART 3: COMPUTER-ASSISTED BUILDING
Chapter 8: LEGO® Mosaics
Chapter 9: LEGO® Sculptures
Afterword: Next Steps
The chapters in red are included in this Early Access PDF.
