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Questions tagged [design]

Questions about the skillful and artistic planning of LEGO structures.

The design tag covers the skillful and artistic planning of LEGO structures, which may include the use of advanced building techniques.

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How can I build a human-scale Lego gun?

I would like to build Lego projectile weapons. Are there any designs available? Can one make an amunition magazine and self-reloading mechanism? Should I use rubberbands as ammunition or are there designs that fire Lego bricks?
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Attaching a ring-like handle to a castle door

I'd like to attach a round metal looking handle to a castle door such as this one. I did a search for 'ring' on Bricklink and found the life preserver. Would this work, or are there better options? I wonder if I could just thread a key ring through…
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How can I contact LEGO set designers?

I would like to contact some of the set designers of the LEGO group to take part in a professional design forum, but I can't find any contact information. Is there a way I can contact them, or find more information on how to contact them?
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How to create log cabin notched corners?

How can I create the notched corner look of the logs on the LEGO IDEAS: Log Cabin
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Grapes on the vine

I'd like to build a lego winery, similar to this one It looks like he's using the purple ice cream scoops for grapes, right? How do you think those are attaching to the plants? How might I create something more like a rectangular vine/trellis area…
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What are those 6 extra studs for in 42000 Grand Prix racer?

I recently purchased a set, Technic 42000 Grand Prix Racer, that I am very happy with. However, I am perplexed by the fact that the set came with 6 extra transparent 1x1 round plates (studs). As you can see, this was clearly not a mistake, as they…
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How do I make my logo/mascot into a custom LEGO model?

I operate an Indoor Playground & Cafe and would love to find out how to make my mascot/logo into a 4' custom LEGO sculpture. Any assistance appreciated! A bit of looking indicates that LDD will generate instructions and parts list but I am not…
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Parts for a 4 Candle set

I want to build several stands with 4 candles. Here's my plan from bottom to top 3 round 1x1 bricks for the base a palm top to branch into 4 parts a round 1x1 brick on each of the 4 bars a pin holder on top of each of those a candle flame tucked…
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Hair and head for MTG Chandra Ablaze

Is there any female head and hair that can approximate the picture from the MTG card "Chandra, Ablaze"? I don't even have to have the goggles, I'm just looking for that "crazy psycho chic" look.
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Castle Siege: Flaming arrows

I'm trying to think of ways to defend my LEGO castle. Is there a way I can shoot some flaming arrows into the hearts of the invaders? Maybe some burning oil?
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Lego China Cabinet

I'm building a Lego china cabinet and I'm looking for some nice pieces to put in it. (Fancy dishes, table settings etc). Here's a picture of what I have so far: Here's some pieces I've identified in my want list so far: dragon bowl Minifigure,…
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Pentagonal shield attachments

Do the Pentagonal Power Shields have 2 anti-studs on the back. Would they attach more firmly to a LegoBrick, Modified 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side then a basic headlight brick?
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Rendering the wrath of a vengeful god

I'm planning on doing the Indiana Jones Face Melting Scene. At time frame 1:08 of that clip, you can see arcs of energy going out from the Ark, devouring the Nazi soldiers. My current plan is to use the transparent neck bracket with 2 studs, then…
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Arranging claws radially and horizontally

I would like to arrange 3 claws in a horizontal circle (parallel to the ground ), pointing outward from the circle with roughly equal radial distance (120 degrees) between them. Any ideas on how I can do that?
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Cost effective sagging palm trees

I'd like to build about a dozen palm trees that have some curve or sag to them, not just vertical. The 2 methods I've found are The Baryonyx face-off set uses a dinosaur tail to make a curve in the tree. Instructions can be found here, starting at…
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