tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82122077972652628912024-02-07T21:46:36.394-05:00Anchor Stone ConstructionsAnchor Stones are small stone architectural building blocks made from quartz sand, chalk, and linseed oil. They are sold sequentially in sets with an instruction booklet of plans for various constructions. This is a repository of additional constructions that can be made.William Seppelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01284402557702089267noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212207797265262891.post-5148436788915005812019-05-14T14:19:00.001-04:002019-05-14T14:31:11.138-04:00Mixed set design<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After years of silence, a new model emerges. Due to rusty CAD skills, construction plans will be forth coming.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This design was created from a set #4, plus an extension set #4a, and a starte<span style="font-family: inherit;">r set (</span><span style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Heinzelmannchen). I found this combination of sets to be ideal for the small collector.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I started my Anchor Stone collection with a set #6 and have since expanded to set #16. It's nice building larger structures, but missed the days of building small models. I've played with the Heinzelmannchen set for a while, but there's only so much you can build using a starter set. It's very difficult to create a building using a set that small. I found I needed at least a set #6.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #333333; font-family: inherit;">Instead of filtering out my set #6 stones from my set #16 collection. I decided to start a new collection. I purchased set #4 and it's expansion box #4a from </span><a href="https://anchor-stone.eurosourcellc.com/">Anchor Stone at euroSource</a><span style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #333333; font-family: inherit;">. Purchasing set #4 and it's expansion #4a costs significantly more than just buying a set #6. However, I wanted the smaller sized box for storing the stones.</span></div>
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I started rebuilding some of my old set #6 designs, but then noticed the Heinzelmannchen set. It comes in the same sized box as a set #4 and the #4a expansion. Why not combine all three boxes and see what happens? What I found was a perfect mix of blocks!<br />
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The Heinzelmannchen blocks compliments a set #4 + #4a perfectly. In particular, the 21R blocks made construction of the tower in this design elegant. The three smaller boxes combined give enough blocks to construct some basic buildings yet still offer a complete minimal collection.<br />
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I hope you enjoy the build!</div>William Seppelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01284402557702089267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212207797265262891.post-52043527016633615952012-03-30T12:08:00.002-04:002012-03-30T12:08:54.559-04:00New LookGoogle is continuously upgrading their products and services. In a few days, Google will be integrating Boggler with Google+. I decided to take this opportunity to give this site a new look.<div>
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What do you think?</div>William Seppelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01284402557702089267noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212207797265262891.post-78280609503749222432012-03-29T14:07:00.002-04:002012-03-30T12:28:43.964-04:00g29<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdghHLr-LY32_HB_iHA3vXMux8ByoXVitEgzak7XyW5xJNa1tvzzDgp9lgllQL0l_aE4WtkWsnGG4OEw1SSB3gLWVAfi2kh-sTaqsO4uQ8HetNnZ8H_eo9WjvtC9j9F1EtpIWjfwjjMTQ/s1600/g29.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725383131674318130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdghHLr-LY32_HB_iHA3vXMux8ByoXVitEgzak7XyW5xJNa1tvzzDgp9lgllQL0l_aE4WtkWsnGG4OEw1SSB3gLWVAfi2kh-sTaqsO4uQ8HetNnZ8H_eo9WjvtC9j9F1EtpIWjfwjjMTQ/s200/g29.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 83px;" /></a>I keep a box of Kliene Gernegroß blocks on my desk at work. The simple models provide a good distraction and decorate my desk well.<br />
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Here's a slight variation of the <a href="http://rekna.blogspot.com/2008/05/g12.html">g_12</a> model.</div>William Seppelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01284402557702089267noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212207797265262891.post-92212595550160670482011-02-08T12:37:00.016-05:002012-03-30T12:20:08.436-04:006_15<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mkJHVhd6IvdTwmBm57e58jvcfvpB_m6YD5U_ZOrLAMwPy0sAYoRLboOIPxhKeDEkk-u4E6olE1BRiGxdWkBnAoPKJRbNcGwlDgnRdUnbt3ThxzKrHbTTbcy8SHF_CWDDpkJZxkBB1uc/s1600/6_15.png"></a><br />
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This tower was constructed using set #6.<br />
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I create new designs at night after I put the kids to bed. It's my time to relax. In the morning, I'll often find a new creation decorated with dolls and toys. I laugh at those silly <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brownie_(folklore)">Brownies</a> sneaking about the night. If only I could get those little crumb gobblers to clean their room...</div>
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It makes a nice accomplishment when finished. It has a clear path from front to back. One can peer through the upper window down through the front door. This model not only resembles a house on the outside, it has a spacious living area inside.</div>
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A splendid home for a fairy or gnome.<br />
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This small castle was constructed using set #6.<br />
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One can imagine a guard on the lookout keeping a watchful eye on the road below and all those who pass beneath the gate.<br />
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Like it's <a href="http://rekna.blogspot.com/2010/03/122-castle.html">larger sibling</a>, it makes a nice view from all sides.</div>
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Cold winter nights bring thoughts of warm cozy places. My daughter had her own thoughts. Here's what she had to say:<br />
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This small cottage was built from set #6.</div>
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The fall season is my favorite time of year. A time to reflect on the labors of summer and prepare for the slumber of winter.<br />
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I've been working on this design for some time, but never built it until last night. It's a set 12 design, and it's surprisingly taller than it looks. </div>
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Note the construction used in the peak to achieve a larger roof from limited set of 262/265 stones.</div>
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The construction plans should be easy to follow.</div>
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The wind it blows.</div>
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Leaves turn brown.</div>
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Chill is knocking once more.</div>
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It's time to build.</div>
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This house is small.</div>
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Two windows, but no door.</div>
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As an alternative to the packing plans that accompany each Anchor Stone set, I present the packing plan I use. Note that one of the boxes has an empty space the size of a #1 block. The stones are not labeled, but one should be able to determine placement by observation. The key to this packing plan is that all like stones (in size and color) are packed next to each other and in the same orientation.William Seppelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01284402557702089267noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212207797265262891.post-87775487040274875422010-03-12T23:49:00.004-05:002012-03-30T12:34:16.131-04:0012_2 (castle)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn6wQulzGsdJLi4K3Qcv8Zl11ZmSU-WhF8GfOtgInFsc_un38LD4FK4sP4WHhSdAVXyqd75HjOsc0xqJ_qbOf4mp8eFYzFpZhnkHhFZ64KpdpoZrV_lkRSgrOWHFsNZvde9uY93ns7QGo/s1600-h/12_2b.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447976626965604546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn6wQulzGsdJLi4K3Qcv8Zl11ZmSU-WhF8GfOtgInFsc_un38LD4FK4sP4WHhSdAVXyqd75HjOsc0xqJ_qbOf4mp8eFYzFpZhnkHhFZ64KpdpoZrV_lkRSgrOWHFsNZvde9uY93ns7QGo/s200/12_2b.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 162px;" /></a><br />
This is a tale of two towers, and the bridge that connects them. The design requires set 12 to build.<br />
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Note the trickery in the roof tiles(262/265) of the red tower. Lots of detail was used throughout the construction giving it a nice view from all angles. This model should provide a nice challenge to the aspiring Ankerstein builder.<br />
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The plans for this construction may be difficult to follow. Consider it a challenge. If the plans are missing any detail, please let me know.<br />
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Constructing with Anchor Stones is a hobby which can inspire the imagination of a child. This castle tower was built using set 8 and lots of creativity. The construction can be tricky. But when complete, it makes a solid and stable fortification. All this design needs is a dragon and a captive princess.</div>
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It's very satisfying when a design is complete. Some designs I work on for a long long time. I'll build something and like what I see, but often, there's something about a design I just don't like. It could be as trivial as uncoordinated block colors, or cracks in a wall. I'll sit and think, and change, and think, and change again and again. Sometimes I'll feel a design will never be complete.<br />
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Then it happens. A new adjustment is made and all the blocks seem to fall into place. Very much like a puzzle. It's as if the design was meant to be. It's a nice feeling.<br />
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I've been stuck on a new design for a few weeks now. It's an awesome start (at least I think so). Two towers. The one is all red with three peaks and odd angles. The other all yellow, tall and ornate. There's a bridge to connect the two and a pile of bricks to finish the job. But there it sits like an unfinished ruin. Someday, yes someday...</div>
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As a diversion, I scaled back my plans to work with a smaller set of stones. As a result, I've been able to complete this set 8 design. The feeling of accomplishment has been sweet. I hope you enjoy this latest creation. It's my attempt to design something majestic on a smaller scale. But perception is relative. Which is why my theme for this model is about imagination.</div>William Seppelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01284402557702089267noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212207797265262891.post-44325430494652590032010-01-15T12:15:00.005-05:002010-01-15T12:32:22.844-05:00New Poll<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJud6GaymCTylA2PUb83r9Caqf42ZrZ3WC901QyRijCG1l4uo0uwi85eARSq8wMmCs1mwtDLPr-3y65O3675HIkXUxF6jASE3-jtnXFslA9ozjcl0U3hSlBcu2r7K7nsVuJDWoQxF-Goc/s1600-h/kasten4_2.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 140px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJud6GaymCTylA2PUb83r9Caqf42ZrZ3WC901QyRijCG1l4uo0uwi85eARSq8wMmCs1mwtDLPr-3y65O3675HIkXUxF6jASE3-jtnXFslA9ozjcl0U3hSlBcu2r7K7nsVuJDWoQxF-Goc/s200/kasten4_2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427020663119561298" /></a><br />The polling stats in the sidebar have been cleared. I started this poll last year and let it run for about a month. I was pleased so many viewers took the time to answer the poll. I'm starting the poll again. This time I'm letting the poll run for <i>10 years</i>.<div><br /></div><div>If you've filled out this poll before, please take the time to do it again. You may change your vote at any time. I'm using the poll data to track block sets owned by viewers of this blog.</div>William Seppelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01284402557702089267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212207797265262891.post-9269762662608425052010-01-12T10:47:00.005-05:002012-03-30T12:32:37.306-04:008_2 (school)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj1KCcux6NPldxXbSACmWHhHKNxzhEJH1c96aivuM0MH1_zlQlVkQoqUC-fZAZcLnjhgC5OK-MbscILdzX1BhtFg81ZyN-idmloOTxtevhdBPYrvRNzgrSncPHkJ8t6LXshjK_19jWMqs/s1600-h/8_2.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426083886816431026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj1KCcux6NPldxXbSACmWHhHKNxzhEJH1c96aivuM0MH1_zlQlVkQoqUC-fZAZcLnjhgC5OK-MbscILdzX1BhtFg81ZyN-idmloOTxtevhdBPYrvRNzgrSncPHkJ8t6LXshjK_19jWMqs/s200/8_2.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 117px;" /></a><br />
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This school house was constructed using set 8. Note the placement of stones and how they overlap.</div>
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Careful placement can compensate for irregularities in stone size. Thus creating a more stable structure. George Hardy mentioned this in <a href="http://ankerstein.org/">his monthly e-zine</a> this month.</div>
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In this model, I payed special attention to stone placement. I didn't want any cracks in the structure. The end result is not only a stable construction, but a model with visual appeal.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBswxZjGTODPRxpnsN7kkskZPtyzqBTM8m7v6GSZtZu_26o2VtZqMSZ4mPuSDGcljjbu-p42MOxKyNojtdD2mXGTVOAPmLETNVl05nX1cOIhRVdJ6jUcKLuLFEj5UWdnANnlxMYHAKMVU/s1600-h/8_2_plan.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426083894831324978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBswxZjGTODPRxpnsN7kkskZPtyzqBTM8m7v6GSZtZu_26o2VtZqMSZ4mPuSDGcljjbu-p42MOxKyNojtdD2mXGTVOAPmLETNVl05nX1cOIhRVdJ6jUcKLuLFEj5UWdnANnlxMYHAKMVU/s200/8_2_plan.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 178px;" /></a>William Seppelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01284402557702089267noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212207797265262891.post-38935347854459931542009-11-17T14:06:00.007-05:002012-03-30T12:36:35.235-04:0010_2 (church)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSvbbGuMvbFHYqY1mtMAiKekwb_MC0EQbQaLAHKTyBCd3lS0JuDpqHcMex9a1zPPwY9saNIrr1aEsjcyFKKvvEeG6hZQd0aef-ak9TtW_tLKTC-bIVe0BSQIgWlaiGWwROnokdp6ZPlsg/s1600/10_2.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405151437101625714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSvbbGuMvbFHYqY1mtMAiKekwb_MC0EQbQaLAHKTyBCd3lS0JuDpqHcMex9a1zPPwY9saNIrr1aEsjcyFKKvvEeG6hZQd0aef-ak9TtW_tLKTC-bIVe0BSQIgWlaiGWwROnokdp6ZPlsg/s200/10_2.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 96px;" /></a><br />
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Here's a redesign of the <a href="http://rekna.blogspot.com/2009/03/101-church.html">10_1 model</a>. It's built using set #10. The structure is similar, but there's been some improvements.</div>
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The lower roof is more consistent and less cluttered. The upper roof is different too. The lower windows make use of pillars (nice effect), and the ridiculously large rear circular window now has a more appropriately scaled replacement. This church is not as tall, but it's slightly larger inside.</div>
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The downside is this church is more plain in appearance. My recommendation is to build both and decide which is preferred. One more thing: <b>This church uses all the blocks in the set!</b> A very nice accomplishment for a set #10 design.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_8zwlLwJymp1x0cIvb3O_cKd9mpGnnHHYfXtveWgvjt7BYt6LbfvC67opO7zoynq0sc84CGUsP-MiNLM17jVr7cj2Re8t-6HJHu_vOcIRwMBnYibn13Tav4tqqdqYbtzdq4NlGaMO5ac/s1600/10_2_plans.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405151443943974210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_8zwlLwJymp1x0cIvb3O_cKd9mpGnnHHYfXtveWgvjt7BYt6LbfvC67opO7zoynq0sc84CGUsP-MiNLM17jVr7cj2Re8t-6HJHu_vOcIRwMBnYibn13Tav4tqqdqYbtzdq4NlGaMO5ac/s200/10_2_plans.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 146px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 200px;" /></a>William Seppelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01284402557702089267noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212207797265262891.post-63865515428767126242009-11-03T10:22:00.004-05:002012-03-30T12:31:32.236-04:0012_1<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7BCsvC6vWLGULlOD9kZULIX4W29pUN9lcjmxzKxsQ3fA9OG6F194kfQ3Tt__xZZVCuG9ZJcj1-An8Ka8hr9-jrSPBcBPF5N0b1tViz59Zx-8AmMwZ8LLfI4izelNYBBsD4KuhS93rNYY/s1600-h/12_1.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399899462981473394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7BCsvC6vWLGULlOD9kZULIX4W29pUN9lcjmxzKxsQ3fA9OG6F194kfQ3Tt__xZZVCuG9ZJcj1-An8Ka8hr9-jrSPBcBPF5N0b1tViz59Zx-8AmMwZ8LLfI4izelNYBBsD4KuhS93rNYY/s200/12_1.png" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 129px;" /></a><br />
After a long break, a new model has emerged. Last spring a new box of Ankerstones was purchased from George Hardy. Which brings my collection to set #12. And with that, I present my first set #12 model.<br />
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This model was started with the ambitious goal of using all the stones in the box. Alas, I failed in the task, but I'm quite happy with the result. When finished, there were four stones left. Four tiny stones. They could have been packed within the structure. Used to fill a hollow cavity, or embellished the outside just a little more. However, there comes a time when a construction is complete. And about that goal of using all the stones? Well, that can be a challenge for another day.<br />
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Because this is a larger model, a modular construction technique similar to that seen in the <a href="http://rekna.blogspot.com/2009/04/85-fortress.html">8_5 design</a> was used. The tower was created first. It's a building by itself. The roof of the main building was done next. An arcade was created to support the roof. Then a facade was wrapped around the structure. The front being separate from the rest. All these pieces were created symmetric in design. Keeping things symmetric made the design phase easier.<br />
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Here are the plans for this construction. The images are rather small, but hopefully large enough to see. Use caution when constructing the tower. The stones are small and must be placed correctly. Also, the roof in the peak is hollow. Blocks were used sparingly to make the construction as large as possible. The model stands about 20" tall.<br />
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This is a fine construction that will take some time, and a steady hand. Four blocks in set #12 are unused. What are they?William Seppelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01284402557702089267noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212207797265262891.post-30815769216606007372009-05-06T09:05:00.007-04:002012-03-30T12:32:53.864-04:008_4 (church)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIyQjr8zC_bnCcv0atPQclJ6FxxgPW-uJ66XfpKlGC7c3DeWtLqWDKpWRjsk3X3DYKKIUGd3z9c3kSGkzWWbK-tDw329JVIvcj6YA_2kt80g-Gawjxgsr_5p1fHmEkEE33vWhVMB8NTIg/s1600-h/8_4.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336034717365114002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIyQjr8zC_bnCcv0atPQclJ6FxxgPW-uJ66XfpKlGC7c3DeWtLqWDKpWRjsk3X3DYKKIUGd3z9c3kSGkzWWbK-tDw329JVIvcj6YA_2kt80g-Gawjxgsr_5p1fHmEkEE33vWhVMB8NTIg/s200/8_4.png" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 98px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilcBTT3THEn40sf7sIbdqGqLZFcgYL_SghT7eAMgttJfnZsTYjzULU81w-sugvoqcvwHFCqKgQkCfbSi0wZNMdX9EKjdvQA1cI9ZxexowYoc2khg2BYS0U8N7Py4CNurhTMaQrUfpn7A4/s1600-h/8_4_back.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336034718784439906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilcBTT3THEn40sf7sIbdqGqLZFcgYL_SghT7eAMgttJfnZsTYjzULU81w-sugvoqcvwHFCqKgQkCfbSi0wZNMdX9EKjdvQA1cI9ZxexowYoc2khg2BYS0U8N7Py4CNurhTMaQrUfpn7A4/s200/8_4_back.png" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 200px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 90px;" /></a>Does this model look familiar? It's a redesign of <a href="http://cva.flying-cat.de/Vorlagen/GK-NF/06/6_972/16.JPG">the last model found in book #6</a>.<br />
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It's really a set #8 design. Richter books often entice readers with a final model that can be built when the next block set is purchased. It's that teasing which prompted me to create my own designs.<br />
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I hope you enjoy building these models as much as I like creating them. I only wish I had more time to play.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB1PZuTrBwKuMiDnLpFBAqh27H6fFGQFOx7APK5caUfQ03_KvDfSxACoYr5pQesm-eG1e8Tec8fFIq-TRHsfO_h-wJfeIf5j9-19Po96qVwxyEMdFMJguGBgA801t_g6a_QyjYEBXaIQI/s1600-h/8_4_hints.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336034722544256594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB1PZuTrBwKuMiDnLpFBAqh27H6fFGQFOx7APK5caUfQ03_KvDfSxACoYr5pQesm-eG1e8Tec8fFIq-TRHsfO_h-wJfeIf5j9-19Po96qVwxyEMdFMJguGBgA801t_g6a_QyjYEBXaIQI/s200/8_4_hints.png" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 121px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;" /></a><br />
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In other news, I see the factory is producing new Ankerstein sets. The new <a href="http://www.ankerstein-onlineshop.de/maerchenkasten/maerchenkasten.html">Märchenkasten</a> set <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihFoaX2nD1KZ4287G4smOZs6Sw_kQXovWGDv1qTojN52eL2liAxhO36Mqw-Sd5h6VxhmvwNfiaUmllR-hCcwg-ORUiqY9-KzHR2BTY_677xccOB53md8D1mIP287F-UMoASQJafV_fPuQ/s1600-h/anker-steinbaukasten-maerchenkasten-nr1-large.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332707102454915042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihFoaX2nD1KZ4287G4smOZs6Sw_kQXovWGDv1qTojN52eL2liAxhO36Mqw-Sd5h6VxhmvwNfiaUmllR-hCcwg-ORUiqY9-KzHR2BTY_677xccOB53md8D1mIP287F-UMoASQJafV_fPuQ/s200/anker-steinbaukasten-maerchenkasten-nr1-large.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 135px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;" /></a>appears to be marketed towards young children. Well, I suppose all Ankerstein building sets are geared towards children. Some of us just happen to be a little older. I've only seen an image of what these new sets look like. Anyone care to comment?<br />
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My first impression was that the block assortment is a bit odd. The block sets also include a few wooden pieces, but I have no idea what these wooden bricks(?) look like. The set includes what appears to be a nursery book of fables. Very cute!<br />
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This got me to thinking. If I was to design my own block set given a limited box size, what block assortment would I choose? For added challenge, make the box size be that of a set #4. I've not compiled a complete assortment, but I would have a mix of #1, #3, #4, #5 followed by #15, #17, #19, and #31. I would round out the selection with #110 and #112/113 arches and sufficient #208 and #210 roof tiles. Although I do not use pillars much, I would include four #181 pillars.<br />
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My assortment sounds similar to what you get in <a href="http://www.ankerstein.de/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=18">set #4</a> and the <a href="http://www.ankerstein.de/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=56&Itemid=51">Heinzelmännchen</a> set, but in those sets, you don't get any #3 or #17 blocks. I always felt that was a missing element in those sets. From what I can see, that issue has been addressed with the <a href="http://www.ankerstein-onlineshop.de/maerchenkasten/maerchenkasten.html">Märchenkasten</a>. I not only look at Anchor Stones as building blocks. I like them for their Mathematical properties. One of the things my kids like to do with the blocks is pack them in various ways. Many of their structures consist of building a larger cube from blocks availible. I always found this an interesting project for them. Building cubes from #3 and #17 blocks posed no challenge for them, which made me wonder why these blocks (I call them thirds) were left out of the children's sets.<br />
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Another idea would be to creae a large mini set (ala Kleine Gernegross). The block assortment would closely follow that of set #8 but using the smaller scale of a KG set. One could probably get close to the assortment of set #16 in mini scale to fit within a single set #4 box size. Due to the number of blocks, the set might cost upward four times that of a set #4. However assortment wise, you would have something close to eight times the size of set #4. Smaller caliber blocks are harder to build with due to their size, but they're nice in that they take up far less space. It'd be interesting as a special limited edition.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><br /></span>William Seppelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01284402557702089267noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212207797265262891.post-81078951431686735582009-04-09T22:51:00.004-04:002012-03-30T12:31:51.376-04:008_5 (fortress)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwFZLk0Q10iRLnsEcXXfsHUFODUXf0Oml8yc8jyQFw273TrOmf04EpGJTacP09dcNKARBuRAIKNPJB0YNp3MA1jYRzEL2H4q7uIiOUU6jpV1Jan-DRmmlTFpRscKfSNf3-n92-4sD6lUo/s1600-h/8_5.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322890598916931298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwFZLk0Q10iRLnsEcXXfsHUFODUXf0Oml8yc8jyQFw273TrOmf04EpGJTacP09dcNKARBuRAIKNPJB0YNp3MA1jYRzEL2H4q7uIiOUU6jpV1Jan-DRmmlTFpRscKfSNf3-n92-4sD6lUo/s200/8_5.png" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 110px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqXGlUTbiq45gcjVOQxJ0uisVcm_WICIzNBq6f77PjxRKPkMsd3_am3Tz-K7ooXB4LZT5CHodieJ1TsO39J1BnuSUAtZl8IMMfyDraY-fnFu3iO686xvAIQCie1e39Pfo9zm2pY8WN4pQ/s1600-h/8_5_back.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322890600038110594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqXGlUTbiq45gcjVOQxJ0uisVcm_WICIzNBq6f77PjxRKPkMsd3_am3Tz-K7ooXB4LZT5CHodieJ1TsO39J1BnuSUAtZl8IMMfyDraY-fnFu3iO686xvAIQCie1e39Pfo9zm2pY8WN4pQ/s200/8_5_back.png" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 200px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 102px;" /></a><br />
Here's a fortress constructed using set #8. OK, maybe not a fortress, but it's a fine structure with a view.<br />
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The inspiration for this building comes from the plan booklet that accompanies set #12. There are several fine structures found in that book.<br />
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The interesting thing about this construction is that it's modular in design.<br />
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The structure consists of three symmetric buildings combined to form one asymmetric design. The buildings could be combined in a variety of ways. This is just one possibility. If you don't like the door at the base of the tower, rotate that building a quarter turn towards the passageway.<br />
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Here's the plans. Enjoy!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYC74dwoeKGga9U8WoOubSPUaq0FLZAXm83QKSkBiLg-6g15JQ2EMeZ-qudUw4OlW2q1gHFXhUcAAJOaPCTGNa8zahUVrYW5Pcj7_2j_51l85b-qPSkLvoXzO6W4ls_TiDguJgIQBohks/s1600-h/8_5_hints.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322890603172029906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYC74dwoeKGga9U8WoOubSPUaq0FLZAXm83QKSkBiLg-6g15JQ2EMeZ-qudUw4OlW2q1gHFXhUcAAJOaPCTGNa8zahUVrYW5Pcj7_2j_51l85b-qPSkLvoXzO6W4ls_TiDguJgIQBohks/s200/8_5_hints.png" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 90px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;" /></a>William Seppelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01284402557702089267noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212207797265262891.post-90341385299151001702009-03-12T13:23:00.009-04:002012-03-30T12:33:09.512-04:008_1 (barn)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgshAjuTkqlxNxx3HV178fRbzdBzo9Drqot0dWmoWLrISl9H4oZUiq4aoWVUVYythMF156-H9TBUr1rlz-cszIG4_M-T5DPVTB9msCvb0f6EER-7kHKq2WU01ibeJWEaARTVaCuX6-oEas/s1600-h/8_1_well.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312353383153714866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgshAjuTkqlxNxx3HV178fRbzdBzo9Drqot0dWmoWLrISl9H4oZUiq4aoWVUVYythMF156-H9TBUr1rlz-cszIG4_M-T5DPVTB9msCvb0f6EER-7kHKq2WU01ibeJWEaARTVaCuX6-oEas/s200/8_1_well.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 180px;" /></a><br />
As a child, I had chores to do. Every day after school, I'd put my muck boots on, grab my runner sled and hike to the barn. It was a short trek across the yard and through the woods. I'd cross a small chasm balancing on a one foot wide plank spanning an eight foot wide stream of swiftly flowing water. Believe it or not, I never fell in. Not once!<br />
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As I walked along, I'd see the summer garden to the right. It was a large field of dried vegetables and rotting fruit. Spring was coming, and that would be work for another day. Turning to the left, I'd maneuver beneath the electric barbed wire fence and climb a large, a very large hill on which our barn was perched.</div>
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There was an old stone well at the top of the hill, from which we'd gather water to quench the horses. There was no pump on the well. Water was retrieved by straddling the well with a bucket and a string. One would take aim dropping the bucket such that it would hit the water with a deep thud, thus producing a full load. Water was drawn by hand. It was a tiresome job. Sometimes the string would break. At which point, I'd climb down into the well, ten feet or so, and use my foot to fish the bucket out. The challenge was climbing out using only two hands and one foot, while hoisting the bucket with the other foot. It was more difficult in winter when the rocks on the the inside of the well were covered in ice. Again, I never fell in. Nor would I want to, the water was fridgid cold. Even in summer!</div>
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After feeding the horses and mucking the stalls, I would begin my journey home. The sled ride down the hill was fast and furious. On a good day, I could make it all the way to the stream. Life was hard, but I look back with fond memories now.</div>
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This model is a tribute to my growing up on the farm. I hope you enjoy.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK5FEwg7gnce2AaqLM6uk5S5r6xPM8s5MUHtLx7t6_LDAZ6TxJYse-Pn7t4vbQ3rlWD3Zp94obVootT5zsKJ3QeM_R6mCerSAOr_56b_mP-be8AhsluH_f4hzlhvCA8mdXJmcTn0cXzJ8/s1600-h/8_1.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312353374024064130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK5FEwg7gnce2AaqLM6uk5S5r6xPM8s5MUHtLx7t6_LDAZ6TxJYse-Pn7t4vbQ3rlWD3Zp94obVootT5zsKJ3QeM_R6mCerSAOr_56b_mP-be8AhsluH_f4hzlhvCA8mdXJmcTn0cXzJ8/s200/8_1.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 200px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 156px;" /></a><br />
Creating this model was a two step process. The barn was created first and the silo was added second. Here's a few images showing the process. The barn could be built as a stand alone construction, however there's not enough 208B/210B roof tiles to cover the complete structure. That was the motivation behind the silo.</div>
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There was no silo attached to our barn, but having one sure makes the construction look more like a barn.<br />
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Here's the building plans.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVKRhV-DT6sNJ6VszRVpeL9vdZ5gO15RzGrD4Z4Fexj6NkVQPJPwTDFX5oGw9MANd8lLnBPyw4G5gB_AAWdKbgQEzg511Yoyx4VAMwQ7osIZS8iMrmRQut9Ow54jt-y2BoB9IhvgG2Rco/s1600-h/8_1_hints.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312353378405406722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVKRhV-DT6sNJ6VszRVpeL9vdZ5gO15RzGrD4Z4Fexj6NkVQPJPwTDFX5oGw9MANd8lLnBPyw4G5gB_AAWdKbgQEzg511Yoyx4VAMwQ7osIZS8iMrmRQut9Ow54jt-y2BoB9IhvgG2Rco/s200/8_1_hints.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 120px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 200px;" /></a></div>William Seppelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01284402557702089267noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212207797265262891.post-81706655433586082942009-03-07T22:28:00.010-05:002012-03-30T12:36:50.133-04:0010_1 (church)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhk0ZhwEOYUyI7CcVmVLfHwB5q940CySHcK1cgRVqda9sp4QjeMDGwUG1js1Jt7Dy0rhqfYiestoP1wmlkOs0_gBEr6KOPnqEdm_H7iZNGkUyWb3rhWif1L0IzJ-V45uf-JSbMIuUaVlQ/s1600-h/10_1.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310653875261334002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhk0ZhwEOYUyI7CcVmVLfHwB5q940CySHcK1cgRVqda9sp4QjeMDGwUG1js1Jt7Dy0rhqfYiestoP1wmlkOs0_gBEr6KOPnqEdm_H7iZNGkUyWb3rhWif1L0IzJ-V45uf-JSbMIuUaVlQ/s200/10_1.png" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 93px;" /></a><br />
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Today is my birthday. As gift, I present this church made from a set #10. It resembles the <a href="http://rekna.blogspot.com/2009/02/68-revised.html">6_8 model</a>, but larger. Note the detail in the roof trim. Constructing this model can be tricky, so be sure to pay attention to the construction plans.<br />
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One interesting thing about this model is the placement of rafters to support the roof. A single 22R stone supports the whole roof. I could have used more rafters, but I liked the openness of using less stones to accomplish the job. Structurally, it's very sound. The church cavity is hollow right up to the roof. Even the bell tower has a hollow cavity that leads straight down into the church.<br />
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A set #10 might (still) be considered a small collection to most hobbyists, but it's large enough to construct some pretty nice models. The inspiration for this model came from <a href="http://www.ankerstein.org/html/BLDR.HTM">the photos</a> seen on George Hardy's e-zine this month. Thank you George for providing the fuel to inspire builders like myself. In turn, I hope the designs I create can inspire others.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgexa9M619ToqII7Howh10cToUQK56yJ6Dix8mYnFFM3hjEgus2leuH5FnnKRQd8w84MOK-TGZXN75V9zVrDkjwAHJ9CbcfxrlNnXO22RegKojaPgU5G_VNn36mosOFB_tzDMlylG7WXGk/s1600-h/10_1_hints.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310673737404788306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgexa9M619ToqII7Howh10cToUQK56yJ6Dix8mYnFFM3hjEgus2leuH5FnnKRQd8w84MOK-TGZXN75V9zVrDkjwAHJ9CbcfxrlNnXO22RegKojaPgU5G_VNn36mosOFB_tzDMlylG7WXGk/s200/10_1_hints.png" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 166px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;" /></a>Here are the building plans. The isometric perspective makes it hard to see the correct size stones being used. Look for the 29R stones in the roof trim layer as well as the 29G stones being used near the crosses at the front of the church. This design doesn't use any 21R stones (there's two of them), so feel free to use one as a spacer in the doorway while the model is being built.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><br /></span>William Seppelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01284402557702089267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212207797265262891.post-74840671161758768722009-02-26T09:16:00.005-05:002009-02-26T09:51:18.482-05:00New poll<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSREy5hR74NTYgQ7bdTFnbo9NGL7o587yjmwDeoYQfIcN3Hp5_HID6Of3FvBwyLjxqohm3oENtYy3l94-24NjrcMtxwIZf742WML5npRCBjWsPOJviL0XOB7HCu-bKogSTi_ctYX7qyhA/s1600-h/kasten4_2.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 140px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSREy5hR74NTYgQ7bdTFnbo9NGL7o587yjmwDeoYQfIcN3Hp5_HID6Of3FvBwyLjxqohm3oENtYy3l94-24NjrcMtxwIZf742WML5npRCBjWsPOJviL0XOB7HCu-bKogSTi_ctYX7qyhA/s200/kasten4_2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307118475551941922" /></a>A new poll has been added to the side bar. Select all check boxes that apply to your Anchor Stone collection. I'm curious to know what the average viewer has in regards to their Anchor Stone collection.<div><br /></div><div>You'll note that I limited the box selection to #14a and below. If you have higher numbered extention boxes, select all that apply plus other. If you have a unique collection, feel free to elaborate in the comments section. As always, I strongly encourage viewers to leave comments.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>If you're a regular visitor of this blog, please take the time to submit your vote.<br /></div><div><br /></div></div>William Seppelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01284402557702089267noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212207797265262891.post-60110452316605275502009-02-24T15:58:00.000-05:002012-03-30T12:41:19.975-04:006_8<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEdBpU0kKI_i9hhC8T9MyuZxZn9pbih8vEX7vBam87zQcMwD6f3qQSt6vQ6Vl_NJrXz89YdHdjl9fCKh0ZYugoF17HMLKLqaWejOMXtkVvNlCd7rVFw-gNdZYFOKQCK7wNqBdQItuBaQ/s1600-h/6_8.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306797957403650242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEdBpU0kKI_i9hhC8T9MyuZxZn9pbih8vEX7vBam87zQcMwD6f3qQSt6vQ6Vl_NJrXz89YdHdjl9fCKh0ZYugoF17HMLKLqaWejOMXtkVvNlCd7rVFw-gNdZYFOKQCK7wNqBdQItuBaQ/s200/6_8.png" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 119px;" /></a><br />
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I made some modifications to the <a href="http://rekna.blogspot.com/2009/02/68-church.html">6_8 model</a>. The #316 blocks were removed, the tower is a little taller, and both roof tops are now trimmed in yellow. It's undecided which version of this model looks better.<br />
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Feel free to express your opinion.<br />
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This small building was constructed with set #6. Note the placement of the #212 roof tiles. Two corner roof tiles are placed together to form a roof valley. It's a technique normally used on larger constructions.<br />
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Have fun with this construction. It's a small building with big ideas.<br />
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Here's another church constructed from set #6. There's no cross on the structure, but one can use their imagination.<br />
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It an old design that's been reworked. The inspiration came from one of the churches in <a href="http://www.ankerstein.ch/downloads/UE/PDF/UE046.pdf">UE046.pdf</a><br />
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With left over blocks, a small cross monument can be erected.<br />
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