Lego, just isn't Lego !
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Simple tools for modelling...
As some of you are aware, I have used Lego in the past as a modelling aid. Being very versatile, it can be used for a range of tasks. Below are just a few of them. Please add any other variations where Lego can assist with modelling.The set square…
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Below. The corner brace/set square used whilst glueing wall corners. This is how the bricks are arrange to get around any supports in the internal corners of a wall, but still keeping everything square. This can be built to any length.
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Supports… A variety of bricks can be built up to any height to help stabilize models when glueing…
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And my favourite…, Scale blocks ! Would you believe that the Lego block is equivilant to OO scale feet measurements !
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Hope this is helpful. I know it will be for when I start the build of my engine shed…
Cheers, Gary.
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Acording to a recent visit to a supermarket at check out time, I an not loosing my memory it has been downgraded which means i am not stupid afterall - Sorted! - What a relief
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The Englishman who actually invented the system on which Lego is very closely based - but forgot to get a World Wide Patent (only a UK one), unfortunately didn't live to see his invention become the fastest growing toy in the world.
Check out "Hilary Fisher Page"
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I Googled it and got similar results to you ………………:shock::shock::shock: Not surprised those couldn't be patented ……………:Red Card:Red Card:Red Card
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Just as well the boss was out - found the correct page eventually :roll:
Reminds me of the time my mum wanted an email account, over the phone I told her to enter hotmail into google.
On hearing Oh my God !!! I asked how she had spelt mail
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