How do I build a sloped roof with a 60° rake?

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I've seen the sloped roof on the "Winter Village Post Office" and similar using plates, and I want to build a roof with a similar angle:

Steeply Raked Roofs

What should I use to ensure they are well attached?

score 21 · Accepted Answer · edited Nov 02 '11 at 00:14

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See the instruction for that set on pages 56-59, 65 and 68/69 for the 3 different roofs of it.

they're using a different technique and different pieces for all of them, so this perfectly shows up some alternatives (technic-like parts for the big roof to the right, blocks with studs on the sides for the small 90°-roofs and 1x1 with clips for the roof to the left).

Technic Tile 1x2 with 2 holes, 1x2 Brick with Axle Hole Tile 1x1 with Clip, Plate 1x2 with Handle on End

edited Nov 02 '11 at 00:14

Zhaph - Ben Duguid

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answered Nov 01 '11 at 10:17

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score 16 · Answer 2 · answered Nov 01 '11 at 18:58

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In the past, LEGO produced a perfect element for this:

It's probably hard to find in big quantities now, so I give it more for reference than anything. I wish LEGO would still produce it though (not to mention its educative value).

answered Nov 01 '11 at 18:58

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That's an interesting piece I've never seen (nor have in my collection). I wonder what made Lego abandon it? – LarsTech Mar 15 '12 at 20:02
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I imagine they stopped producing it because you can create the same slope with other available elements (like hinges), and those other elements provide a much wider range of building possibilities. – Nathan Mar 15 '12 at 20:29
Maybe they didn't like the fact that the angles are not integer (53,13° at the bottom); but then again they have Technic beams with the same angles. I'm quite curious too as to why they stopped it.. – Joubarc Mar 16 '12 at 06:06