Name of Model: Globe and Globe, Redesigned |
Created by: Eric Harshbarger |
Found at: http://www.ericharshbarger.org/lego/globe.html and http://www.ericharshbarger.org/lego/globe2.html |
Details: It's difficult to make an accurate globe because of the details of the landmasses, but that's not actually the main attraction to a model like this. Spheres and rounded surfaces can be very difficult to make out of Lego, because standard Lego bricks are fairly rectangular. If you put some time into it, you can develop some basic Lego "sculpting" skills and create round models freehand the way hobbyists and professional builders like Eric Harshbarger can, but this can be quite time-consuming. A number of websites are out there that can help you find or create building instructions to do this more easily. One building method that makes creating spheres easier is the Lowell Sphere method. There is even a program online that will create Lego CAD building instructions with this method for you. Eric Harshbarger has built a new globe with this method as well. |
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Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Harshbarger's Lego Globes
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Lego Vending Machine
Name of Model: Vending Machine II |
Created by: Ricardo T. |
Found at: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=229618 |
Details: Sadly, some cheating was neccessary - non-Lego springs and glass was used. In this case, I'll make an exception to my usual rules about sticking with Lego elements. A number of pictures of this stunning creation are available at it's directory on BrickShelf. If you poke around a bit there, you can see some details of the machine's inner workings. |
Test post
This is just a little test post. This blog is currently in an "open beta" of sorts. Expect some real introductory posts and a layout to emerge within the next month. Regular posts will probably begin in the very near future.