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#2509 BEGINNER SERIES: Lesson 13 – Pathways

Professor Tipsen here with the next lesson on terrain with building pathways to help in your next MOC. Let's dive into some techniques!


#2509 BEGiNNER SERiES LESSON 13 - Pathways Hi, I am Professor Tipsen Bricks! Today we will expand on the previous lesson by constructing PATHWAYS! Use this series as a resource if you are new to building, or if you want to refresh your skills and knowledge! Professor Tipsen stands in front of a pile of Lego bricks. A Lego chalkboard is shown with two images of paths on them.

Pathway Basics Pathways can be lined with terrain, trees, water, buildings, and more and help set the scene of the MOC. An image of -soccerkid6 on Flickr’s MOC of a wagon going across a stone pathway lined with snow. No matter which technique you might use from this guide, first things first, you will want to define the pathway. An image of an 8x8 plate is shown with tiles on them and (2) 1x8 bricks lining the side. You will see the importance of tiling off the base soon! An image of another 8x8 plate is shown with a variety of wedge plates on them. Part 26601 Wedge, Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner Part 24299 Wedge, Plate 2 x 2 Left Part 41769 Wedge, Plate 4 x 2 Right Part 41770 Wedge, Plate 4 x 2 Left “Enjoy playing around with different shapes and how it will best fit into the MOC you are building!” Professor Tipsen says. Once you have a general outline, let’s look at how to fill these spaces!

Plates, Studs, and Tiles The simplest method uses a mixture of plates, studs, and tiles within the outline of the pathway. A closeup image of -soccerkid6 on Flickr’s MOC of a pathway leading to a tower lined with snow and a tree. Renders of 1x1 plates, 1x1 stud, and 1x2 tile is shown. “The colors you use will depend on the kind of path you are building!” Professor Tipsen says. Use different shapes to give it a natural look! A closeup image of Set #10320 Eldorado Fortress is shown highlighting the pathway that uses various round tiles to create a pathway. Part 1748 Tile, Round 1 x 2 Half Part 14769 Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder Part 18674 Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Open Stud Part 1126 Tile, Round 1 x 2 Oval Part 24246 Tile, Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Extended Part 98138 Tile, Round 1 x 1

Loose Adding in a boat stud for rounded texture to the tiles and studs, these builds have the parts rest between others. Image of Alego alego on Flickr’s pathway made up of rounded tiles and boat studs. Part 2654 Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud) Part 14769 Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder Part 98138 Tile, Round 1 x 1 “You will need to tile off the floor so that the upside-down tiles can be even.” Professor Tipsen says. An image @grantdvs1 ‘s MOC of a Japanese building with sliding doors is shown and the outside area has a large gravel path with 1x1 round tiles upside down.

Loose (continued) You can use more than just plates and tiles to create a path. @grantdvs1 ‘s castle MOC shows a pathway along a bridge that is comprised of cheese slopes turned on their side to create an intricate design. Part 54200 Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3 “Cheese slopes, and wheels, oh my! Be sure to turn those slopes on their side!” Professor Tipsen Bricks says. A closeup image of @firstorderluka ‘s Yavin 4 MOC is shown with the pathway made of light bluish grey wheels. Part 34337 Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm with Slot

Organic Shape If you prefer your parts connected, these rounded 1x2 plates create are a great option. A closeup image of @ranghaal ‘s MOC of a fountain that is made up of rounded 1x2 plates to allow the round tiles to be spaced not in a traditional Lego grid. “These Ball and Socket plates are a simple way to create an uneven path!” Professor Tipsen Bricks says. An image of -Matt Hew- on Flickr’s MOC of a pathway with plants lining the sides. Part 14419 Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Tow Ball and Small Tow Ball Socket on Ends is shown on how it can twist to various angles.

Misc. Paths An image of Mr. Piratate on Flickr’s MOC of a wooden path / scaffolding lined along a mountain. You don’t have to press the bar all the way into the clip! Leaving it barely attached creates an organic pathway. Part 30374 Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Part 15712 Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip “It is your MOC, so it does not have to be held up to the same design standards as LEGO!” Professor Tipsen says. After making different shaped stones, slopes and tiles fill in the gaps. An image of @monkebrix Star Wars MOC that features a tan building with domed roofs and a path along dark tan dirt. The following parts are used to fill in the gaps of the stones. Part 61409 Slope 18 2 x 1 x 2/3 with Grille Part 35464 Slope 45 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double

“Finally, this pathway is created by laying the pieces on its side.” Professor Tipsen Bricks says. An image of Toltomeja on Flickr’s Asian inspired build with a pathway going along a body of water. A render of the pathway is shown made up of the following parts: Part 3005 Brick 1 x 1 Part 3024 Plate 1 x 1 Part 4070 Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight Part 63864 Tile 1 x 3 Part 2449 Slope, Inverted 75 2 x 1 x 3 This concludes today’s lesson! Check back soon for Lesson 14 where we will continue Landscaping techniques with plants!

Featuring techniques by

-soccerkid6 on Flickr

Alego alego on Flickr

@grantdvs1

@firstorderluka

@ranghaal

-Matt Hew- on Flickr

Mr. Pirate on Flickr / @grantdvs1 

@monkebrix

@toltomeja


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