![]() ![]() Thus three hinges minimum should be considered. This makes the plate hinges a superior option, since each point of the triangle should be secured using a hinge. Between the two options bricks are more noticeable while plates can handle a number of hinges in the same amount of space. These come in two varieties brick hinges and plate hinges. ![]() The other method in stabilizing a triangular core is by the use of swivel-hinges. This portion of the core structure also gives builders the option to use an axle in the center of the unique LEGO Technic piece to fix the core to something. With these axles you can attach 1×2 LEGO Technic bricks with an axle-hole in the center. The first is through the use of a special LEGO Technic piece that has a pin-hole in the center and three small axles in three directions. However here it is again – and this time in a fixed structure – so it obviously has multiple applications.īuilding a triangular core requires a dependable support structure. I felt that the technique was interesting, but couldn’t see it being used widely. It allowed the seats of the mixer to be angled in three distinct directions. The first time I saw this technique used was in the #10244 LEGO Creator Fairground Mixer. And if this wasn’t enough, the set incorporates some great building techniques. And reading about the finer details of both the real building and the LEGO model added to the experience. Representing the tallest building in the world is wonderfully conveyed by this highly vertical LEGO structure. I’ve heard that some of the smaller LEGO Architecture sets can be a bit disappointing, but this was not the case with the LEGO Architecture Burj Khalifa. In addition, the manuals for these sets are printed on much higher quality paper, and are bound together with a lot more thought than your typical LEGO set.Īs for the model itself, it looks great. They are also useful for storage with their sturdy construction and flip-up lid. Rarely do I keep boxes for LEGO sets, but because LEGO Architecture boxes are so stylish, I can’t throw them away. ![]() The next thing that struck me was the quality that goes into the packaging of LEGO Architecture sets. But the LEGO Architecture Burj Khalifa got a very good selection of parts for detailing the face of larger buildings. ![]() As a free-builder, getting official LEGO sets with large quantities of the same elements to build larger structures is difficult. First of all, I was excited by the selection of parts. Let me say that I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this set. So I had little idea what to expect from a set I was not actively seeking, but LEGO kindly offered us a copy for review, so I thought to give it a try. And I have the #21013 LEGO Architecture Big Ben as well, just because it was on clearance. I also got the #21050 LEGO Architecture Studio kit, because it is a very unique set and I like making buildings. I did pick up the #21003 LEGO Architecture Seattle Space Needle, as my wife and I had our honeymoon there. Up to this point I have had very little experience with the LEGO Architecture line. You can also check out the previously discussed LEGO techniques found in official LEGO sets at the end of this article. Today we will be looking at the #21031 LEGO Architecture Burj Khalifa. In this Brick Breakdown series I review official LEGO sets, from the perspective of looking at interesting building techniques we can all learn from. ![]()
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