Roofing Houses

[Lankygit]

I have a question. I really enjoying building minifigure scale houses, however I always hit a bit of a brick wall (boom boom) when I get to the roof. I have tried with plates and tiles - looks good, but corners etc can be complicated. I also like the regular Roof Tile bricks that Creator houses are built with, they are certainly easier to get around corners and build more complex roof structures with. My question is: Is using the standard Roof Tile (Sloping Brick) considered a bit basic for a build of any detail? Interested in your opinions!

Cheers

[ancestral]

Cheese slopes

1x2 Cutout Roof Slopes

As they are tiny, you could figure something out with em in minifig scale creations.

Also with plates you get curved corners and triangles so it could be given another try.

If you want to get a more complex look with standard roof pieces, try using 2-3 different angles, will look good.

[SearchFunction]

Is using the standard Roof Tile (Sloping Brick) considered a bit basic for a build of any detail?

Depends on the building I would say, and the style. I can say this though: Corners with plates is difficult but possible (not to plug myself, but click here for an example). This one of Henrik Hoexbroe is quite nice. This old thread is a good inspiration as well.

You can get quite far with standard roof pieces. No shame in that : ). The creator houses looks quite good I think.

I don´t see any regular houses on your flicker. If you got them, I would definately like to see them : ).

Edited August 4, 2015 by SearchFunction

[Lankygit]

Actually SearchFunction I love your Living Small buildings and I have taken much inspiration from them, especially the scale - So thank you for that!

Here is the current build of the roof on the Chalet Bungalow I am building, it been rebuilt so many times even my wife is asking why I haven't finished it yet. :) Apologies its a phone picture.

WIP - LEGO Chalet Bungalow by Chris Brown, on Flickr

Edited August 4, 2015 by Lankygit

[SearchFunction]

Beautifull house. The colors gives a very calm look and the chimney adds character. That little baywindow? at the front really adds to the realism. Didn't even know it was possible to build in those colors. And that ..dormer?.. is great. I recently experimented with something like it. Dosn't look to me like you need any help with roofing at all . I'm glad you found my series usefull.

And about rebuilding stuff - I do the same only digitally.

Edited August 5, 2015 by SearchFunction