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Re: Lego Building Techniques
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lugnet.build
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Sat, 25 Feb 2006 19:17:22 GMT
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In lugnet.build, Chris Welsh wrote:
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I have had the internet for quite sometime now, but it was about four months
ago that I realized that the online Lego community was massive in both size
and Lego techniques. Since I first came on the online Lego scene I have been
doing what every other Lego fan has been doing, surfing the hundreds of
thousands of websites both for enjoyment and inspiration.
I have made two observations: first is the fact that there are way too many
websites to see them all. Secondly, I realized that there are certain
websites, such as Lugnet, Brickshelf, and MOCpages that act as hubs for
connecting all of us Lego fans together.
But I have a thought... I am not truly married to any one Lego building theme
(for example: mecha, moonbase, trains, castle). Thus, I like to learn about
as many building techniques as possible. In my time researching Lego building
techniques I have come across a web page here and there that helps explain,
say, a particular building technique but is not comprehensive. What I mean is
that I am looking for a web page that has multiple building techniques
presented. In my experience what I have normally found is that a particular
website only discusses one building technique. For instance, when looking for
a website on letter techniques normally what I have found is only one
technique being discussed or presented. Whereas we all know there is more
than just one technique to making letters (example: bricks vs. plates, snot,
ect).
What I want to do is build a web resource, if it isn’t already out there, that
has multiple building techniques for all genres. If the resource is out there
please point me in the direction and ignore all my rambling. Otherwise I want
to create a place where Lego builders and creators can come for old building
techniques, and, the newest/innovative building techniques developed by other
Lego creators, I know you may say that is what brickshelf and all these other
Lego “hubs” are doing, but part of the problem for me is that I search for
hours and hours to find just the right building technique. Plus alot of times
a creator doesn’t know they have stumbled upon a new way to build until
someone else either uses it or modifies it. I would like to provide a place
where Lego builders can present new ideas or find an idea relating to building
techniques. I believe this could help facilate creativity and help out some of
those who are not quite creativity inclined as others.
Please if you have any resources that could help or fit the description, or if
you have any ideas, comments, or building techniques you would like to share
let me know...
Welshielegos
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I recently had a similar thought - that it would be great if there were an
encyclopedia of part uses. Something like the
Brickopedia in Allan Bedford’s
Unofficial LEGO Builder’s Guide, but with links to real-life uses of each part
(Brickshelf galleries, etc.). An example of something possibly closer to what
you are talking about is Bruce Hietbrink’s article on
brick-built
beasts.
I guess the ideal encylopedia would cross-reference part usages and MOC, so
something like MisaQa’s
peacocks would be listed under “Animals>Birds>Peacocks” in the MOC directory
and “Plant>Tree>Palm Leaf Large” in the parts directory.
BrickWiki might be suitable for
this sort of project, but I don’t know for sure.
Marc Nelson Jr.
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| (...) Dear Mr. Nelson Jr., Thank you for all the great ideas and links. At first I thought you didn't understood what I was trying to say, but as I kept reading you understand what I was trying to say, and you even took it a step further. I really (...) (19 years ago, 26-Feb-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| I have had the internet for quite sometime now, but it was about four months ago that I realized that the online Lego community was massive in both size and Lego techniques. Since I first came on the online Lego scene I have been doing what every (...) (19 years ago, 25-Feb-06, to lugnet.build)
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