Questions tagged [moc]
In the LEGO community MOC stands for 'My Own Creation'. Use this tag for questions regarding issues with constructing various features beyond simple structures.
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LEGO Movie Think Tank MOC Instructions
Does anyone here know how to build the think tank from the LEGO Movie?
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Reddit
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Are there any existing (or upcoming) aftermarket PoweredUp hubs?
I bought the Mindstorms v4 / advanced hub (in set 51515). It's a good set, and the Hub has some great features - notably a rechargeable battery, the ability to run "live" off of USB power, ...
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Selling a physical build from purchased instructions?
I have been trying to find information on this subject including contacting designers. I have heard as long as you don’t include the instructions in your sale, all is fine as that is the intellectual ...
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Examples of LEGO Rubber Bands Used For Friction Enclosure?
I'm working on a variant design for a MOC that includes a cover over an open area. The new design is based on a suggestion for a "cookie jar" style design made in another of my questions, LEGO ...
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Brick, Round Corner and/or Plate, Round Corner with Curved Cutout fitting radius of 88293 - Brick, Round Corner 3 x 3 x 2 Dome Top
I would like to build a rounded edge with 713 - Plate, Round Curved 4 x 8 Right as base and the 88293 - Brick, Round Corner 3 x 3 x 2 Dome Top on top.
Are there any rounded corner bricks or rounded ...
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How can I add 1x4 tile stairs to my octagonal gazebo model?
How can I add 1x4 tile steps to the bottom of the front opening in the gazebo model below? The base of the gazebo is a 10x10 octagonal plate (part 89523). I have tried using wedge and round plates ...
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How can I build a Lego slope of a rough 50 degree angle with preferably legal building techniques?
I am currently building a functional Lego minifigure-scaled escalator that can transition from flat platforms to stairwell. My first iteration for its guiding rail includes a slope of ~39.5 degree ...
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Are there any flat plates with beveled or sharp edges?
I'm currently making a functional minifigure-scaled escalator that ideally move like this. Progress has been made on both the stair slope and staircase design (both respectively pictured below), and ...
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Can 9V train motors be linked and work together via the top power stud connection?
I'm building a MOC based on the 10219 Maersk Train, but going for the classic track power 9V system given the removal of need for batteries and slowly increasing availability of new 9V parts from ...
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How do I build my LEGO slope so it connects to the flat top without any notable ridges?
I'm currently building a functional LEGO escalator that is minifigure-scaled and with staircases transitioning from flat platform to stairwell to flat platform. Here's my progress so far:
Here's the ...
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Can one connect two technic pins end-to-end?
Who hasn't tried following some MOC instructions only to discover problems? This TIE Outlander build (free instructions) is neat but has several issues, the biggest of which are steps 44-46.
The ...
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Best Places to show MOC online?
Well, I finally finished one of my projects. Is there a friendly place online where I can post a few pictures of it for people to see?
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How deep can the axle go in the Powered Up L motor?
I am trying to make a MOC but I can't decide how long the axle could be so it can go fully into the motor but not extending out of the other side. Could you tell me how long the axle can go in?
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Are either of these cars uncredited ripoffs from Rebrickable?
I'm no expert in searching Rebrickable, but turning up the minimum block count to over 3300 seriously cuts down on the number of matches. I've tried variations on the names and creative spelling, but ...
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How can I build a Lego slope of this exact angle with ideally only legal techniques?
I'm currently building a functional Lego escalator that is minifigure-scaled and with staircases transitioning from flat platform to stairwell. Here's my progress so far:
But with the design of the ...
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What is the power of Lego Powered Up motors (M, L, and XL) and the Move Hub motors?
I am trying to build a setup that includes two propellers that can pitch up and down. I am debating whether I should use two motor to power each propeller and the other two to act as servos for each ...
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How can I build MOCs well [closed]
I want to learn to build MOCs well. Is there any advice or websites/videos that give building advice and techniques for building
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What is a "MOD" and how does it differ from a "MOC"?
In this imgur post, one of the images is captioned "MODs and MOCs - Ocean Beach, Kingsman Tailor shop, Sanctum Santorum."
If a "MOC" is a "My Own Creation," what is (the most commonly used definition ...
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How tall is the Saturn V set in LEGO units (studs, bricks etc.)?
I'm building a MOC to scale with the Saturn V set and am having trouble figuring out how tall the 1st stage engines are but the entire thing would be really helpful! Thanks!
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How can I build the windows depicted in this image?
I am trying to figure out the building technique used in these windows. Does anybody know how to achieve those? Unfortunately I do not have pictures of the lower part.
Edit: I only want it to look ...
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Who can make a custom made LEGO 777 airplane?
I work in an advertisement agency and our client wants to make a LEGO custom made airplane branded with their branding to be given to their offices. Is there anyone who can make the instructions and ...
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Simplest/cheapest way to build a tensegrity model?
My daughter saw some beautiful and interesting tensegrity (tensional integrity) LEGO models on the Internet:
and she would like to get one for her birthday.
We've got a few Harry Potter LEGO sets at ...
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In LEGO: How to build a revolving magazine rack for 2x3 tiles?
I've been trying for months to come up with a design or parts for a 4-sided spinning magazine rack, like the old wire-style you would see in book stores. I need it to be fairly stable so I can put in/...
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MOCs: A question about using LEGO trademark
I recently made a MOC using LEGO bricks that I would like to sell. I know that, since this is my own construction I have the rights to do that, but my question is about the LEGO trademark. I want to ...
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Linear Actuator Clicking
I have just finished working on a mock-up landing gear deployment mechanism, keeping it as simple as possible of course.
However one thing that I cannot seem to get rid of, is the small linear ...
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Motorized speedboat from Technic Catamaran alternate model?
The alternate model for the 42105 Technic Catamaran set looks a lot like a remote-controlled speedboat.
This set doesn't actually come with any motors, or even propellers, so obviously this model isn'...
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Help in identifying elements used on LEGO Batman movie's Daleks
I've been working on making a replica of the Dalek from LEGO Batman.
I've worked my way through this video tutorial and the author identifies some differences between their (awesome) effort and the ...
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Is it possible to build a working 100% LEGO glider with the Technic Catamaran sails?
In the past I've tried to make working LEGO gliders but since all the LEGO sails were either too small or the wrong shape the only thing that ever kinda worked was using paper over Technic beams (in ...
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What components can be decorated in LDD?
I was recently working on a UCS Republic Gunship MOC and was wondering what pieces are the best ones to decorate. Meaning, I would like to put in tiles with prints to look like the Republic Insignia ...
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Looking for a site with custom instructions
I'm looking for a website that has some cool custom model instructions. I have a LEGO store near me and I'm able to buy pieces individually. I'm looking for more of a sci-fi ship kind of instructions.
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Simple way to build large circular plates?
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 ...
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Europe based printing services for low quantity high quality custom printed tiles
I've found many websites providing a service for custom printing of LEGO tiles :
United Bricks
Brick Engraver
BrickSanity
Fab-Bricks
Citizen Brick
EclipseGrafX
Minifig Madness
BrickTactical
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What set is the head in this MOC from?
This MOC uses some kind of armour for the head and possibly the thighs. I thought it was Hero Factory but I couldn’t find it on Bricklink.
I would greatly appreciate any help in identifying it!
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Can anyone ID this set, please?
Has typical City plane tail. Has 2 ADU (Earth Defense) minifigs inside. Cannot find online.
Thank you for your help!
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draw program for LEGO MOC models?
I want to design a MOC digitally. I can do this with ldraw, but
are there any drawing programs better than ldraw to make models of LEGO ?
kind regards,
Peter
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Help me plan and acquire pieces for my Star Wars MOC?
I wish to build a large LEGO Star Wars MOC. The basic idea I had was a well-fortified Droid factory, protected by a combination of droids, Sith, bounty hunters and Manalorians. And on the other side ...
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MouldKing set 13132 - Original design, alternate build or cloned MOC?
It seems that Chinese clone brand Mould King will be producing a new set that looks a bit like LEGO's Disney Castle set (71040).
It has two times as many parts, however, and unlike LEGO's Disney ...
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How to power up MOC-0308, based on Technic 8297 Off-Roader?
I have built the following MOC, with details here and here.
It is pretty complete, although I would have tried some servo motor for steering.
But after I've finished it, I've got into trouble:
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Are there any wheels or rings that fit in pin clips?
I was experimenting with Lego part 16091 Vehicle Steering Wheel Small and various clips, mainly the ones that fit onto bars. To my frustration I found that the clips do not engage at all with the ring ...
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Is there a standard scale for building "minifig scale" creations?
I've seen many impressive models built to "minifig scale" (e.g. the enormous USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier), but is there a standard (or at least widely adopted) scale e.g. 1:60 that these ...
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Is this black and red speedboat model from an official set or a MOC?
Please help me: is this from an official set or an MOC?
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Going from LDraw/LeoCAD to Physical Set
Once I've designed a MOC using either LDraw or LeoCAD where can I go to get the bricks I need to then build that set in the real world?
I've been poking around forums for an hour now trying to get ...
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Tips for getting enough bricks to make a MOC with unified style
In the past, I made MOC's out of my LEGO Star Wars sets. At this point in my life, I don't really want to take those apart for pieces and I'd much rather have them on display. Recently, I have been ...
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Question about compliance of LEGO videos on Youtube and the new COPPA rules
I make some LEGO videos and post them on Youtube. I'm wondering whether I should flag them as "for kids" or not. Most (if not all) of them are not intended to be specifically for kids, but for all ...
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MOC planning and design
What tools do you use when planning and designing a new MOC? Pen and paper? Or there is something more advanced?
I had the insane idea to try LDD to design my MOC and it was a nightmare.
Since my MOC ...
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LEGO Enclosure Clasp
I'm working on refining my first MOC design for a LEGO dice tower with a landing area that can also be used as storage for dice and possibly some miscellaneous other table-top gaming "goodies". To ...
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Publishing instructions for MOC based on Lego Technic set
Are there any copyright issues in the case of creating a MOC based on a Lego Technic set, and then publishing my own instruction and/or video for it?
Regards,
Pavel
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How can I make Custom Instructions for my MOC?
I'm a huge AFOL and recently have quit my job in order to take my part time job of selling Lego to the next level.
However, there's a new venture I'm having difficulty with and I would greatly ...
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How to MOC the Rough Terrain Crane 42082
I recently got me the Rough Terrain Crane 42082 and had lots of fun while assembling it. I find it a decent Technic build and worth the price. Still I find it under-motorized. I would like to drive ...
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What does the acronym MOC stand for?
This is a common acronym used in the Lego community - what does MOC mean?
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