Category Archives: Building Techniques
Buy LEGOs In Bulk: Save Yourself Some Money
When I got into building MOCs as an adult, I realized that this hobby was going to be a bit more expensive than I thought. It really helps to have a lot of pieces in your parts bin. When you’re trying to figure out just how that wing or car is going to go together, … Continue reading
The Reverse Engineering Challenge Pool
[ad#InPost Orange (200 x 200)] To reverse engineer something is to figure out how it works so that you can make a copy of it, or hack it in some way. That is exactly the purpose of the Reverse Engineering Challenge! Pool on Flickr. Each week L. D. M. posts a picture of one of … Continue reading
LEGO Techniques Flickr Pool
If you’re struggling with a certain technique on of your builds, or just want some cool ideas, then you should check out the LEGO Techniques Flickr Pool. I know I’ve learned a lot by paging through the photos there. [ad#InPost Orange (468 x 60)] Buy LEGO Lego Ninjago Blacksmith Shop Set 2508 US $34.99 LEGO … Continue reading
SNOT Techniques
[ad#InPost Orange (125 x 125)] SNOT stands for “Studs Not On Top”. Learning some simple SNOT techniques can make your models a thousand times better. Luckily, there are some kind-hearted builders out there that have posted pictures of there techniques for the world to see and learn from. bradkwiatek is one of those people. Check … Continue reading
Greeble! Greeble! And More Greeble!
[ad#InPost Orange (125 x 125)] Before I started playing with LEGOs again, I’d never heard the word “greeble”. The first time I came across it, I was kind of confused as to its meaning. After reading the “Greebling: A closer look” article over on Classic Space, everything is crystal clear. why don’t you head on … Continue reading