6

I was wondering if there is a simple way to create a large circle or circular plates. I want to build a MOC of the Hero Factory assembly tower (In LDD first) but most of the pieces that form circles don't give enough clearance for a decently sized CCBS model. I was wondering if there were any bricks or techniques that would help for this specific MOC.

11
  • 2
    Similar question: bricks.stackexchange.com/questions/976/… Commented May 29, 2020 at 21:45
  • 3
    TL;DR: How to make a big circle-shaped PLATE, right?
    – Uli
    Commented May 30, 2020 at 6:21
  • 4
    ...and if so, HOW big a platform? what's 'decently sized' mean? just some rough figure, any unit will do...
    – Uli
    Commented May 30, 2020 at 19:25
  • 2
    @mindstormsboi: it's Character_and_Creature_Building_System
    – Uli
    Commented Jun 2, 2020 at 11:52
  • 1
    @Uli when I said "decently sized" I was thinking around a size to fit a set like Breez: 2227 or Surge: 44008 positioned to take up as much space as possible space since I want to treat this like an easel but for creating CCBS sets. Commented Jun 8, 2020 at 21:24

1 Answer 1

3

The largest truely round base plates in the LEGO system fit in a 8x8 square. You can build them from two LegoPlate, Round Half 4 x 8 or from four quarters.

For a bigger (and thicker!) base plate there is a Duplo version of the above mentioned base plate, fitting into a 16x16 studs LEGO system square: LegoDuplo, Plate Round Corner 4 x 8 Double

EDIT: For a thicker base, you can use these bricks: Brick, Round Corner 10 x 10 with Slope 33 Edge. They make a base fitting into a 20x20 square.

3
  • 2
    What about bricklink.com/v2/catalog/…{%22iconly%22:0}
    – Mołot
    Commented Jun 4, 2020 at 14:37
  • @molot Nice finding. I wonder how round this brick is, it seems¹ that for 4 studs it is just straight before the round contour starts. ¹I don't have one of them in my collection Commented Jun 4, 2020 at 14:48
  • I don't have one either, so let's just leave it in comment for now, maybe someone else will be able to tell. Another question is, how round @medicinalman really needs it to be.
    – Mołot
    Commented Jun 4, 2020 at 14:50

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our privacy policy.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.