Description
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: Break free from LEGO's regular grid of attachment points; Build angled walls and gracefully curving forms; Use free software tools to design photorealistic LEGO mosaics and life-like sculptures.
About the Author
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.
Reviews
"Covers an impressive range of building techniques that will be useful both for newcomers to the hobby who want to go beyond following instructions, and also for the more seasoned builder who wants to take their construction skills to the next level."
-Huw Millington, BrickSet.com
"This book is aimed at people ready to start planning their own LEGO (R) builds. The author is well-known in the community for his large LEGO towers, in both physical and digital forms. He imparts the lessons he has learned in developing these models, from basic brick stacking through SNOT (Studs Not On Top) and offset techniques, through to more advanced methods to help you take your builds off-the-grid, regardless of the scale you wish to work at. I reckon even experienced builders will have something to learn from this book."
-Richard Jones, RamblingBrick.com
Book Information
ISBN 9781718503809
Author Deepak Shenoy
Format Paperback
Page Count 200
Imprint No Starch Press,US
Publisher No Starch Press,US
About the Author
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.
Reviews
"Covers an impressive range of building techniques that will be useful both for newcomers to the hobby who want to go beyond following instructions, and also for the more seasoned builder who wants to take their construction skills to the next level."
-Huw Millington, BrickSet.com
"This book is aimed at people ready to start planning their own LEGO (R) builds. The author is well-known in the community for his large LEGO towers, in both physical and digital forms. He imparts the lessons he has learned in developing these models, from basic brick stacking through SNOT (Studs Not On Top) and offset techniques, through to more advanced methods to help you take your builds off-the-grid, regardless of the scale you wish to work at. I reckon even experienced builders will have something to learn from this book."
-Richard Jones, RamblingBrick.com
Book Information
ISBN 9781718503809
Author Deepak Shenoy
Format Paperback
Page Count 200
Imprint No Starch Press,US
Publisher No Starch Press,US
