LEGO Techniques Pool

Finger Hinge Sandwich - Stud Reversal

nobody@flickr.com (.Tromas) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:48:09 -0700

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This is one of the oldest tricks in the book, but I just realized there really isn't a clear example of it in the LEGO Techniques group.

So for those that weren't familiar with it...and since I don't carry random parts in my pockets (I really should start doing that!), I figured I would use my mad drawing skillz.

Simply put each half of the hinge facing opposite directions and sandwich between bricks, plates, tiles, ~~bread~~ etc.

Hinges:
www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=4275
www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=4276

Skeleton dwarf

nobody@flickr.com (Kid_with_legos101) — Sun, 26 May 2013 15:14:39 -0700

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Just a cool fig I put together

Eldorado ACe front pilot detail

nobody@flickr.com (swoofty) — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:44:57 -0700

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Here's the Eldorado ACe front truck detail. This unit will probably not run very often so I'm pretty comfortable with this pilot, but for a unit that runs a lot I fear this would be too low and too weak. I haven't run it around the test track for hours yet, but I have a hunch. Stay tuned.

VK 3601(H) Turret

nobody@flickr.com (x Vitriol) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:38:38 -0700

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Panzer III Ausf. E Turret Breakdown

nobody@flickr.com (x Vitriol) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:50:33 -0700

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This is a pretty old design that I´am no longer using on my personal model but I still consider it to be rather good looking and a good start.

It fits!

nobody@flickr.com (Patrick_Taylor) — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:24:17 -0700

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I turned over a PaB cup to find this.

Eanos WIP-3 #2

nobody@flickr.com (raised) — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 11:57:19 -0700

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How it's done.

My ongoing battle with the eanos. This time with another, yet very simple technique: Just insert plates between the studs of other plates which are 90 degrees turned, to create a 1 plate offset.

Still not satisfied, since it makes the the wagon over 10 studs longer than it should be in 1:45 scale. Decided to share it anyways because I like the idea behind it.

Anyway: Back to the drawing board (ehm bricks) again!

Suspension

nobody@flickr.com (Andrew Somers) — Fri, 31 May 2013 10:57:04 -0700

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I've not posted anything lego since April 6th, apparently...
>.>

Anyhow, while redoing the design of my Bullpup trucks, I stumbled upon this little suspension system. While this system isn't used for the redesign, I thought it was nifty enough to share, as well as be an update for my recently inactive photostream.

System should be easy enough to figure out, and the bracket shown is the type you'll need, should you choose to build it.

I'll post actual builds sometime soon ~~I hope~~ I promise!

4x4 Off-Road Suspension Chassis with Stearing! - Do it yourself

nobody@flickr.com (Bricksky) — Wed, 29 May 2013 01:22:38 -0700

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Thought I'd share this little Off-Road Chassis.

I hope that some of these ideas make it into your creations.
;)

DRAGON_20130528-13

nobody@flickr.com (Apojove) — Tue, 28 May 2013 18:13:38 -0700

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Here are just a few of the many pages of engineering paper that I used to work out various concepts for the construction of the Dragon Spacecraft model. There was also a lot of trial and error. Some of these designs were used for the final model and many more were not.

See the entire Dragon image set here.

Learn more about the Dragon Spacecraft at the SpaceX website.

DRAGON 20130528-10

nobody@flickr.com (Apojove) — Tue, 28 May 2013 18:13:40 -0700

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In order to accurately portray the exterior of the Dragon spacecraft, I had to sacrifice having an accurate interior. I developed several different ways to create and combine various octagonal and dodecagonal shapes to achieve the main cylindrical and conical sections of the spacecraft.

See the entire Dragon image set here.

Learn more about the Dragon Spacecraft at the SpaceX website.

DRAGON 20130528-09

nobody@flickr.com (Apojove) — Tue, 28 May 2013 18:13:41 -0700

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DRAGON 20130528-08

nobody@flickr.com (Apojove) — Tue, 28 May 2013 18:13:42 -0700

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The Dragon capsule can be detached from the trunk so you can see the heat shield. The capsule is designed to carry cargo and experiments back to Earth.

See the entire Dragon image set here.

Learn more about the Dragon Spacecraft at the SpaceX website.

New bead technique

nobody@flickr.com (lego27bricks) — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:18:34 -0700

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I love these little pieces, but this is a pretty useless connection.

Lego Engine Exhaust / Thruster design - Do it yourself

nobody@flickr.com (Bricksky) — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:21:47 -0700

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This is the internal structure I developed to build the Engine section on my Buzz Ground Effects Racer
;)

Bonus feature: Not only does technique allow you to build and mount a nice roundish (8 sided) engine section, it also provides studded surfaces on top, bottom,both sides and on each 45 degree angle for attaching plates, etc!

HINT: This may also be a useful technique for buildings, towers, castles, etc

Waddyathink?

Windmill Concept

nobody@flickr.com (Das Steinkopf) — Thu, 09 May 2013 05:33:56 -0700

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A few years ago during a Stajinaria Chat session Tim and I were discussing ideas for making windmills, this was for a project that he was working on later revealed as Elmore. I had suggested using minifig flippers connected to an octagonal bar frame using the 1L Bar with Claw. One of the benefits of this design is the ability to put a slight pitch on the blades similar to a real life windmill. I have always wanted to knock up this concept to see what it looks like, but I didn't have any Light Grey Flippers to make it. I didn't feel comfortable using flippers of other colours which I have a ton of, I feel they would not have captured the look of the galvanized sheet metal that the blades are made out of. Anyway I finally bit the bullet and bought some Light Grey flippers and decided to knock it up to satisfy my curiosity.

180Snot1

nobody@flickr.com (Chorduroy) — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:15:48 -0700

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Kostbar-Kite

nobody@flickr.com (mijasper) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:26:22 -0700

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A precious kite in adversity.

Phall name plate

nobody@flickr.com (Phall Macaroni) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:16:59 -0700

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Lego snot lettering curved. I used a Modified plate 1 x 1 with Clip Light to achieve end to end snot.

20ft TD Container - Typical Method

nobody@flickr.com (Pickyourownbogie) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:44:28 -0700

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Part section of TD container for Shaun DSa - some parts omitted for clarity.

Perhaps could be of some use in constructing boiler sections in 7 or 8 wide engines?