The LEGO Builder's Handbook

Forget step-by-step instructions -- you’re ready to design your own LEGO creations! 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 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:

Auteur

Deepak Shenoy has been an active member of the LEGO community since 2016, sharing his creations at conventions and on social media. His builds have been featured in BrickJournal, Blocks, and on websites like Brothers Brick and BrickNerd.

Résumé
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.

Contenu
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction

Part I: The Basics
Chapter 1: The LEGO System
Chapter 2: All About Scale
Chapter 3: Basic LEGO Techniques

Part II: Breaking Free from the Grid
Chapter 4: Half-Stud Offsets
Chapter 5: Sideways Building (SNOT)
Chapter 6: Angled Walls
Chapter 7: Round Shapes

Part III: Computer-Assisted Building
Chapter 8: Mosaics
Chapter 9: Sculptures

Next Steps
Image Credits
Index