The LEGO Adventure Book, Vol. 2

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Locking Parts with Brackets

The LEGO System has two kinds of brackets:

upward-facing (shown in grey) and downward-

facing (red). They canbe used to lock parts of

yourmodel together.

Building with Brackets

Brackets lineup with other LEGO pieces

to allow for stronger and more complex

constructions.

Building with a Slope Transition

This is one way of creating a smooth transition

whenplacing slope bricks at different angles.

Maintaining the Correct Spacing

Sideways-building bricks (shown in tan) have studs

on the top and on the side. Placing two layers of

plates between each row of these bricks allows you

to keep the correct spacing as you build sideways.

This also works for LEGOTechnic pieces.

Arch Geometry

Several of the bow and arch pieces t inside

eachother.

Here are some

advanced techniques

for building with

LEGOpieces!