Is there an elegant way to build a round window with the Radial Cockpit Window? I've tried experimenting with vertical clip plates but it just ends up looking odd.
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I'm gonna suggest a SNOT contraption relying on two 3659 Arch 1x4, two 1x1 round plates in trans clear, and one 2654 2x2 round plate with rounded bottom, also in trans-clear:
The 2x2 plus 1x1 round plates should just fit within the arches of the arch bricks and provide just enough friction to hold:
If stability is a bigger concern, replace one of the 1x1 round plates with a 2x2 plate in trans-clear. This should keep the window from wiggling:
There should be enough room inside the 1x4 arch brick to snugly accommodate the 2x2 plate:
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And then see Joubarc's answer for details on securing this within your build. Commented Sep 14, 2021 at 8:44
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2I'd rather recommend reading The Unnofficial LEGO Advanced Building Techniques Guide (from brickshelf.com/gallery/KimT/Mixed/Instructions/advbuilding.pdf ), and in particular the SNOT 180 chapter. Commented Sep 14, 2021 at 12:47
It's also possible to use the (relatively new) part 78666 Arch 1x2 Inverted together with 3659Arch 1x4 to achieve a SNOT-less window frame, for example:
Bear in mind that the curve of the inverted 1x2 arches is not the same as the 1x4 arch, and there'll be a small (about 1/10th of a stud) gap between the inverted arches and the 2x2 dish:
