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Re: Roof question
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lugnet.build.arch
Date: 
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:13:40 GMT
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In lugnet.build.arch, Duane Collicott wrote:
   Unfortunately, I cannot use the roof slopes for this project, because the roof is sloped at 30 degrees rather than 45 degrees, and has a valley-type intersection (see the areas labeled “v” in this picture at Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Rf-iso1.gif). If LEGO only had 33-degree double concaves like the 45-degree ones, I’d be all set.

I have tried 2 workarounds for the lack of such a piece:

1. Fill in the valley where such piece would go with one 1x3 slope plus 1x1 plates and tiles to approximate. (I like Tim’s mention of the new 1x1 slopes here). Result: not too great.

2. Cut pieces to fit. This can potentially look better than #1, but, you will make some ugly bricks along the way. I tried to cut 2x3 slopes to fit.



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  Roof question
 
I put this in lugnet.town, but then found this group as well, so... I’m working on my first house-type model and have a roof question for you experienced town-builders. Unfortunately, I cannot use the roof slopes for this project, because the roof (...) (16 years ago, 15-Feb-08, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)

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