Very specific height 1x1 spacer

[SNIPE]

Hi,

I'm working on some 42177 MOD's and was wondering if there was a part which fits in the antistud of minifig binoculars

However it must also not replace the technic 1x1 bricks, or the clips

I dont think its 1 plate as thats too big, but half a plate also seems wrong:

Here is the .ldr file, I want this because the bars can rotate which makes the bars which are not in clips not be flush with the bricks/plates behind it...

So, putting something behind the binocolars would solve this problem since the bars are very close together anyway.

Regards, Snipe

Edited August 24, 2024 by SNIPE

[1963maniac]

I don't think I entirely understand what you are trying to do. But, would part # 42446 or part #29874 help?

[SNIPE]

19 minutes ago, 1963maniac said:

I don't think I entirely understand what you are trying to do. But, would part # 42446 or part #29874 help?

im not sure what part 29874  is but unfortunatley there must be a 1x4 tile on top so putting the hole over a stud wouldnt allow for the tile, and also there is a technic axle in front of the bricks on the side where the bars are and this would also not allow for a bracket or minifig vest such as 42446

I tried putting a flag square with 2 clips (2335) but despite being too awkward to get sitting clush with the bricks, it also was not long enough for both binoculars.

Edited August 24, 2024 by SNIPE

[Stereo]

As far as I know the clips are centered at the midpoint of the stud, and the "base" of the antistud inside the binoculars is right at the edge of the bar.  So in millimetres that should be 4mm-1.6mm = 2.4mm.  Plates are 3.2mm so it's 3/4 of a plate thick gap.  Brackets are 1/2 plate so they should fit in that space (not tightly, but maybe enough of the stud engaged).  If the stud hole's not actually a full stud deep, it would be less than that 2.4mm.

 

Without knowing the exact aesthetic you want, maybe you could switch from using 2 clips to a clip and a bracket.  And have the binoculars on the right instead of the left.

Edited August 24, 2024 by Stereo

[SNIPE]

11 minutes ago, Stereo said:

As far as I know the clips are centered at the midpoint of the stud, and the "base" of the antistud inside the binoculars is right at the edge of the bar.  So in millimetres that should be 4mm-1.6mm = 2.4mm.  Plates are 3.2mm so it's 3/4 of a plate thick gap.  Brackets are 1/2 plate so they should fit in that space (not tightly, but maybe enough of the stud engaged).  If the stud hole's not actually a full stud deep, it would be less than that 2.4mm.

Without knowing the exact aesthetic you want, maybe you could switch from using 2 clips to a clip and a bracket.  And have the binoculars on the right instead of the left.

The 1x1 technic bricks are in the way so I cant put the clips there.

A bracket I cannot get to fit, I did try using the 1x1 bracket which is 2L high but the spacing for the binoculars is probably 1 brick apart not 1L

Edited August 24, 2024 by SNIPE

[Mylenium]

If you replace the bricks with stacks of 1 x 1 plates, clips and brackets the stud from the bracket should end up as a spacer for the bars. Other than that a minifigure "backpack holder" piece might be the right distance, but such unusual constructs are usually best built for real to check. The digital tools are notoriously unreliable with this. It might also help to know where this sub-assembly is supposed to sit on the model. Maybe there are surrounding elements that could be used.

Mylenium