pogie Posted July 23, 2013 Been trying to figure out a way to replicate terra cotta roof tiles. Here's the results so far. Sorry for crap pics, my wife is out of town with the decent camera. She took the knowledge of how to orient pictures correctly with her too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbythom Posted July 23, 2013 This amazing. Would you be so kind to share your technique! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLET Posted July 23, 2013 This roof looks really good, it definitely has the right look. I hope can post some better pictures of the roof and the temple soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kermit Posted July 23, 2013 I believe he used door pieces to create the effect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I Scream Clone Posted July 23, 2013 Yes, better pictures and explanation of the parts used would be great. Looks a treat though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Settle Posted July 23, 2013 Looks great! It looks like its made with legs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corydoras Posted July 23, 2013 Or maybe the swivel hinge pieces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eurotrash Posted July 23, 2013 Looks good! Share the secret. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blakstone Posted July 23, 2013 I bet that Corydoras is correct. It is a SNOT technique using the hinged blocks. It is excellent. I also laughed at the joke about your wife taking the knowledge of how to orient pictures correctly with her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robuko Posted July 23, 2013 Car door pieces? Looks superb, thanks for sharing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsyKater Posted July 23, 2013 I believe he used door pieces to create the effect. I put my money on this guess if you are talking about 1x3x3 doors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pogie Posted July 23, 2013 (edited) http://farm3.staticf...df82943b_m.jpg Sorry still learning how to post pics. Hopefully the link works. The tiles are created using 1x2 tiles and round technic connectors. I have a series of 4x plates that are overlapped two studs to make a shallow series of stairs. This creates the difference in elevation for the different courses of tiles. The 1x2 tiles are furred up with 1x2 plates so that they hit the technic connectors about halfway up. I realize full well that if this link does not work, this description makes no sense whatsoever. In the building I have used black 1x2 plates as it creates a nice shadow line, that and I didnt want to buy a few hundred dark red plates. Edited July 23, 2013 by CopMike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etzel Posted July 23, 2013 In the building I have used black 1x2 plates as it creates a nice shadow line, that and I didnt want to buy a few hundred dark red plates. Still needed to buy a few hundred 1x2 tiles and technic connectors though! Nice technique, it looks really good and realistic but the downside is of course, as often is the case, the high piece count. Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trance89 Posted July 23, 2013 Excellent technique. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LayinBricks Posted July 23, 2013 Pogie lets see that temple the roof is on top of! Big fan of Greek and Roman Lego and yours is looking excellent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xcod119 Posted July 23, 2013 Would be nice to create Spanish or Greek/Roman buildings with! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NiL_FisK_Urd Posted July 23, 2013 This is a great roof technique Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Settle Posted July 23, 2013 Thanks for sharing the technique! Now to go to Bricklink to buy hundreds of these bricks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike S Posted July 23, 2013 Awesome looking roof technique! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watchman Posted July 23, 2013 Really love the technique, very well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JopieK Posted July 23, 2013 you will almost need to buy the bricks directly from LEGO, such a huge amount for the entire roof! But... the effect is wonderful!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deskp Posted July 23, 2013 Looks very nice, quite authentic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pogie Posted July 23, 2013 Would be nice to create Spanish or Greek/Roman buildings with! Yes, it's great for temples which have very simple roofs. I do not think it woul translate well to roofs with hips or valleys so villas or houses would be a challenge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kermit Posted July 23, 2013 How do you prevent the connector pieces from falling all from between the two tile pieces? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pogie Posted July 23, 2013 How do you prevent the connector pieces from falling all from between the two tile pieces? At first I had the roof plates set at an elevation where the bottom technic piece would be hitting right at the top edge of the cornice. Once the bottom was secure, each would then in turn hold the one above it. I then noticed in looking at pics of temples, that some had decorative elements on top of the cornice in front of each round tile. This worked much better and looked nice as well. I used the "tooth" piece pointing up. I will try to get some better pictures up in the next few days. Thank you for the kind comments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites