I always enjoy a good tutorial, and this LEGO tree tutorial is no exception. I am reblogging it from iBrick, because it’s just too good not to share.
LEGO tree tutorial
To start, we’ll need a stable platform for building.
(I ended up making it bigger to accommodate a bigger tree.)
The Post Oak tree consists mainly of 1×2 bricks with a hinge on each end.
So I’ll start with a 1×1 brick with studs on all sides. (It doesn’t have to have studs on all sides, just one stud on one side is necessary.)
This will give us a base for the first part of the tree.
I’ll continue to add hinge bricks till I have a shape like an “S” or even a “?”
you just need the end of each branch to point down. 🙂
Then, I’ll gather some clip pieces and some modified plates
As shown below..
Then I’ll attach them in a three-piece combination like so..
You will want to make several of these combos
They will be the connection between the tree trunk and the leaves.
you will want to attach at least one of the three-piece combos to each arm of the tree, although two is ideal.
As you can see I’ve created three “S” curves on the tree. (only the bottom curve is necessary.) (I’ve added two more to make it bigger.)
I’ve also expanded the base to keep it from falling. 😉
Okay, we added the clip combos.
So now we’re ready for the leaves! 🙂
The clips and the modified plate give the leaf pieces a great shape.
Continue to add plant pieces to the tree…
A little bit at a time…
And Voila! You have a Post Oak tree!
This tree technique can be done in any shape or size, I’ve simply given you the basics with which you can make your own variations.
Check out the other cool LEGO tree tutorials by iBrick.
What are some of your favorite LEGO tutorials?
I am an Adult Fan of LEGO (AFOL) and an active member of the Michigan LEGO User Group (MichLUG). I have loved LEGO for as long as I can remember. I am currently working on the following models:
– UCS Millenium Falcon
– Emmett’s Apartment Building
– Gringott’s Bank
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