Other Scales: What Scales Work, and Why
In theory, you can build a jumbo brick to just about any scale you like. In practice, some scales work better than others.
The smallest scale that works well is 4X. That’s one reason I’ve used it several times throughout this chapter. In fact, most even-numbered scales work well, because it’s much easier to center the studs on the tops of these elements. It’s more complicated to put studs on top of a brick that has odd lengths for sides.
You should also keep two other issues to keep in mind when you’re deciding what scale to build your jumbos. First, you’ll probably want to build some plates, not just standard height bricks. Scales such as 4X, 6X, 10X, and 12X all offer easy solutions for making jumbo plates. ...
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