Building Tips

[BobaFett2]

I'm sure many of you already know these, but here's some really useful building tips:
* Try to make the creation studless-Tiles, cheese slopes, and curved slopes are especially useful for this
* Make use of SNOT whenever you can, but remember that many SNOT bricks create offset
* Try to incorporate effective color schemes-limiting yourself to one or two colors may look good, but a few little details here and there in another color or two can really improve the MOC!
* Use a tripod for taking pictures and select macro mode-it really helps
* Install Paint.NET or another free imaging program and sharpen your pictures (20) once or twice-it's not a huge difference, but it helps-alternatively, you could use Picnik, which is not a download, but it might take longer to use (getting on the site, uploading photos, etc).

[lukeskywalker]

thank you, I will make good use of these tips

[legitimatealex]

If you limit your creations with a two color scheme, remember that small hints of accented colors here and there can break up any potential monotony in the color.

[NIGELTTF]

Also always remember that 6 studs wide is 5 bricks tall.

A simple way of conseving precious tiles but having more studless creations is to build the roof as a wall, and drop it in(remembering the 5:6 rule.)

[danutsta]

nice pointers. just finished my first MOC this morning. going to try your photo tips.

[puaa001]

Thanks for your tips...