Building Off the Grid – An Introduction to Advanced LEGO Techniques Introduction Building Sideways (SNOT)The Geometry of LEGO BricksThe Headlight BrickBricks with Studs on their SidesPlates with Studs on their SidesBracketsHalf Plate OffsetsQuarter Plate OffsetsStud ReversalHalf Stud Offsets using Jumper PlatesHalf Stud Offsets in One and Two DimensionsCreating Recessed Wall Sections, Windows, etc.Centering Elements with Odd vs. Even Number of StudsSmoother Tapers using Jumper PlatesTapering by Unequal Amounts in Two DimensionsOther Uses of Jumper PlatesSNOT with Half Stud OffsetsAngled WallsAngled Wall BasicsAngled Walls using Hinge ElementsAngled Walls using TurntablesNear Triples (When Close Enough is Good Enough)Using Jumper Plates for even more OptionsThe “Mirrored Hypotenuse” TechniqueThe “Switched Diagonals” TechniqueRound ShapesUsing SNOT to Create Small CylindersBending LEGO Walls to Create Round ShapesMixing Regular Bricks with Round Bricks to Create Round WallsRound Walls Using Hinge ElementsBuilding Round Walls DigitallyBuilding Spheres by Stacking Bricks or PlatesLowell SpheresExploring the Math Behind the TechniquesLEGO Boutique Hotel 10297LEGO Spring Lantern Festival 80107LEGO Corner Garage 10264LEGO Orchid 10311The Magic Circle (custom model by Jason Pyett) Glossary Share this:FacebookTwitterLike this:Like Loading...