{"product_id":"the-lego-builders-handbook-isbn-9781718503809","title":"The LEGO Builder's Handbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eForget step-by-step instructions — you’re ready to design your own LEGO creations! \u003ci\u003eThe LEGO Builder’s Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is the only guide you need for building totally out-of-this-world, wholly original models.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat’s the right scale to use for your LEGO model? How does SNOT, also known as sideways building, work? What’s the trick to achieving smoother tapers? How do you design a LEGO sculpture? Find the answers to these questions and more in \u003ci\u003eThe LEGO Builder’s Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e. Unlock the secrets to advanced building techniques and take your creations to the next level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this comprehensive, modern introduction to LEGO building, you’ll learn how to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild models that won’t fall apart using masonry-inspired techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the right pieces while mastering LEGO measurement units and the geometry of basic elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild using a variety of scales to create realistic replicas of real-world structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate LEGO mosaics, curved shapes, and 3D sculptures using software like BrickLink Studio, LEGO Art Remix, and LSculpt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull-color and packed with detailed illustrations, this book will also show you how to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply half-stud offsets using jumper plates to add subtle textures and realistic details to your models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse SNOT (studs not on top) techniques to build sideways, creating shapes and details impossible with simple stacking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild angled walls, cylinders, domes, and spheres using advanced techniques like brick bending, hinged polygons, and Lowell spheres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlock the secrets of the master builders with \u003ci\u003eThe LEGO Builder’s Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned builder, you’ll learn to push the boundaries of your creativity and build your own models, brick by brick.Foreword\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart I: The Basics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: The LEGO System\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: All About Scale\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Basic LEGO Techniques\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart II: Breaking Free from the Grid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Half-Stud Offsets\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Sideways Building (SNOT)\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Angled Walls\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Round Shapes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart III: Computer-Assisted Building\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Mosaics\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Sculptures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNext Steps\u003cbr\u003eImage Credits\u003cbr\u003eIndex\"Covers an impressive range of building techniques that will be useful both for newcomers to the hobby who want to go beyond following instructions, and also for the more seasoned builder who wants to take their construction skills to the next level.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Huw Millington, BrickSet.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"This book is aimed at people ready to start planning their own LEGO®️ builds. The author is well-known in the community for his large LEGO towers, in both physical and digital forms. He imparts the lessons he has learned in developing these models, from basic brick stacking through SNOT (Studs Not On Top) and offset techniques, through to more advanced methods to help you take your builds off-the-grid, regardless of the scale you wish to work at. I reckon even experienced builders will have something to learn from this book.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Richard Jones, RamblingBrick.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeepak Shenoy\u003c\/b\u003e has been an active member of the LEGO community since 2016, sharing his creations at conventions and on social media. His builds have been featured in \u003ci\u003eBrickJournal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBlocks\u003c\/i\u003e, and on websites like Brothers Brick and BrickNerd.","brand":"No Starch Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304159826149,"sku":"NP9781718503809","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781718503809.jpg?v=1767740202","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-lego-builders-handbook-isbn-9781718503809","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}