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Go to our wiki for full list. Hey there, fellow Lego fans! I've been working on a couple of custom modular building lately and the problem I keep running into is that on the sides, and to a lesser extent the back of my buildings is that I use up almost all of my standard 1xn and 2xn wall bricks. I don't have this problem with the front as much because I can fit other architectural details in to take up space.
The result of using all these standard bricks is that I'm left with a disproportionality large amount of specialized elements to build from. Do any of you have any good methods of making walls using an unconventional (and maybe aesthetically preferable) selection of bricks? Say, like, snapping three layers of plates together to make a brick? Your tips are greatly appreciated!:).
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One page I've found that was useful to me is. It's been more use in setting out the baseplate sizes and placement of the Technic 1x2 bricks on the sides, but it also points out that you should not limit yourself to perfectly square buildings. Put cutouts in the corners. Use some bricks with studs on one side to add details such as vines on the wall, or the masonry bricks to lend detail and break up the monotony of the wall. As for using three plates to fudge together a brick - why not?
Lego does exactly that in limited circumstances in their own modular designs, mostly 1x1 plates and a modified plate to slip in a clip somewhere, but as I said, why not? It's Lego, there are no real rules, only guidelines and suggestions. I've made a couple of custom modulars and bricklinking plain bricks was much cheaper than I thought it would be. I got an absolute shitload of red for a traditional style chinese resturant and the total build couldn't have cost me much more than the cost of a regular modular. I also used a couple of ebayed ninjago sets that were sold without minifigs at a steep discount. A lot of modular related bricks are really expensive on bricklink, but if you're imaginative, and break from the architectural heritage of the official ones you can have a lot of fun for not much money.
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Be sure to check your local lego store brick wall for plate/tiles too! If you can't get enough pick-a-brick is often cheaper than bricklink for stuff like 2x2 grays.