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Re: 2x4 Brick model?
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lugnet.general
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Wed, 9 Jun 2004 03:26:10 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Darrell Urbien wrote:
> In lugnet.general, C. L. GunningCook wrote:
> > Hello Darrell, there are many people that have done larger scaled 2 by 4 bricks,
> > but I haven't seen any instructions. So far, I have 2 versions
> > http://www.bmts.com/~bccook/sculptur.htm The first pic links to close up pics of
> > the one that is 7 inches long (which is 6 times normal size) and the second pic
> > leads to the one that is 21 inches long (that was linked earlier in the thread
> > by Kris).
> > If you don't find any instructions, drop me an email and I could do a count
> > piece and parts list for the 7 inch one for you. The construction is pretty
> > simple, I think there are enough pics to figure it out. Unfortunately, it isn't
> > quite as big as you were looking for.
> >
> > Good luck,
> > Janey "Red Brick"
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> Wow, neat, thanks to everyone for the links. I never thought to check
> Brickshelf, DOH.
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> I like your smaller brick - am I correct in assuming each stud is detachable?
> That would actually help me out.. Are any of the parts particularly
> rare/expensive?
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> I found another picture on Brickshelf of "softbricks" which would be OK too, but
> can't seem to find anyplace to buy them (I only need a couple, not $250 worth).
> They also look to be a little on the small side, but maybe OK.
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> Thanks again,
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> Darrell
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> Oh, and ps Janey, your big brick is amazing.
Well thank you very much Darrell.
As for the parts for the 7 inch (well 7 and half actually, but who is counting?)
brick they are all pretty easy to come by, at least in that colour (red).
The big brick is 7 layers of bricks high. The block being 6 bricks high, with
the studs on top being another brick high. The first four rows are just 1 by
4's and 1 by 3's to just make a frame so the bottom is hollow. The next two
layers are solid 2 by 4's over lapping for strength.
Then comes the 8 studs.
Each "stud" is made of one 2 by 2 round with 4 macaroni bricks surrounding it.
If you feel compelled (as I did) to do the inside with the "posts" it does end
up taking 48 extra macaroni bricks, this is probably not necessary for your use.
Sometimes can be a bit of pain, since they tend to come loose easily.
The soft bricks that you spoke about are sometimes available at Bricklink, as
well as all of the pieces you would need to make your own big brick.
I personally hope you go ahead and make it, so much more fun.
Janey "Red Brick"
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