Erdbeereis Posted October 1, 2008 Hello! I need help MOC experts! I am currently making a MOC that I want to have a SNOT base. But the problem is, all of the bricks such as This one, when stacked, don't allow other bricks or plates to stack on top, as the studs do not match up. The same thing happens with technic bricks with pins in them. How do you connect bricks to SNOT bases? Any advice for me? Thanks a lot, Erdbeereis1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricecracker Posted October 1, 2008 if it is going to be a display (that doesn't get disturbed), then you can find a few spots here and there to connect it (like in this). if it is to be used, find a pattern of how often to place those bricks, so that the plates stay on. Hope i helped! (i'll try and find the pattern quickly) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nabii Posted October 1, 2008 Hi, All technic and this type of SNOT brick align if two plate layers are placed between each brick layer. If you're building a bigger structure and can afford a few less connection points they also align with 4 layers of brick between each layer of SNOT/technic. Hope this helps, Mark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I Scream Clone Posted October 1, 2008 Nice idea for a topic, I also have problems with attaching though ricecracker has helped as well as nabii Cheers ISC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mirandir Posted October 1, 2008 (edited) To be successfull with snotting you need to know the dimension of the LEGO brick. A stud is 2.5 plates in width. Two studs is 5 plates in width. So therefore 5 2 x 2 plates stacked on each other form a perfect cube. And because this "snotbrick" is 3 plates high, half a plate higher than a stud is wide, you need to add two plates to get the correct distanse, 2.5 plates, between the side studs. If you need the grip of every stud attached you could use this bracket, wich ofcourse is 5 plates high. However it has the disadvantage of sticking out half a plate on the side. Edited October 1, 2008 by Mirandir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erdbeereis Posted October 1, 2008 Ahh! That helps. Thanks guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norro Posted October 2, 2008 Has anyone got a link to Didier's unofficial brick technique manual. I have one downloaded but can't remember when/where I got it. Though I'm sure it would be a lot of help in this case... God Bless, Nathan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fluyt Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) A 1 x 1 headlight brick placed horizontally (and a 1 x 1 plate against the back to fill the gap) against a vertically placed brick like you have in your OP could help to get more studs to build on. Edited October 2, 2008 by Fluyt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hewkii9 Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) All technic and this type of SNOT brick align if two plate layers are placed between each brick layer. If you're building a bigger structure and can afford a few less connection points they also align with 4 layers of brick between each layer of SNOT/technic. I didn't know that. Is that how you did the sides on your TARDIS? EDIT: Norro, here's a link to it - Here. Just hit download. Edited October 2, 2008 by hewkii9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KimT Posted October 2, 2008 I didn't know that. Is that how you did the sides on your TARDIS?EDIT: Norro, here's a link to it - Here. Just hit download. Thanks for that links Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted October 2, 2008 Thanks for that links And thanks again! This is like finding gold, the two headlights and the plate with the technik brick and pin, fully closing up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I Scream Clone Posted October 2, 2008 And thanks again! This is like finding gold, the two headlights and the plate with the technik brick and pin, fully closing up Gold is right CGH! Thanks so much for this link Hewkii, im off to learn all the newer techniques, Cheers ISC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erdbeereis Posted October 2, 2008 Thank you so much for the link! Now, to study... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VBBN Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) I usualy leave a square section open and fill it in with bricks facing upright. I look forward to seeing your MOC as well! Edited October 2, 2008 by ~VBBN~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites