6_13

This tower was constructed using set #6.  It's been sitting in my draft folder for over a year.  Looks like I forgot to publish.  Opps...

I hope you enjoy the build!

6_15

This tower was constructed using set #6.

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 Brownies sneaking about the night. If only I could get those little crumb gobblers to clean their room...

Enjoy!

6_14

This small house was constructed using set #6.

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.

A splendid home for a fairy or gnome.

Enjoy!

6_10

This small castle was constructed using set #6.

One can imagine a guard on the lookout keeping a watchful eye on the road below and all those who pass beneath the gate.

Like it's larger sibling, it makes a nice view from all sides.

Enjoy!

6_11

Cold winter nights bring thoughts of warm cozy places. My daughter had her own thoughts. Here's what she had to say:

This building reminds me of a log cabin. It brings back good memories about going camping during summer. I remember when I would wake up and get dressed and hurry downstairs. The car rides aways took so long. As soon as we got there I would get all excited. I used to go swimming all the time. Then we would go out for dinner. Once we went to IHOP. Sometimes we got to play on a playground. We went on alot of hikes too. When mom said we had to go to sleep I would stay up and read. Sometimes I would bring my Beanie Babies. I loved all the things you can do when you are camping. Sometimes we would go on long hikes. My sister had to be carried. Once we got back to our cabin we would usally ride our bikes. I used to think my bike was a pony. Now I know it’s just a bike. I think camping is fun for other people too. You can go on hikes, you can pick blackberries, you can ride your bike. Camping can be so much fun.

- Emma Seppeler

(daughter of William Seppeler)

This small cottage was built from set #6.

We hope you enjoy!

6_8

I made some modifications to the 6_8 model. 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.

Feel free to express your opinion.

6_9

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.

Have fun with this construction. It's a small building with big ideas.

6_8 (church)

Here's another church constructed from set #6. There's no cross on the structure, but one can use their imagination.

It an old design that's been reworked. The inspiration came from one of the churches in UE046.pdf

With left over blocks, a small cross monument can be erected.

6_7 (St. Valentine's Day)

It's St. Valentine's Day tomorrow! Who's ready? If not, have no fear. I may be able to help. Get your Anchor Stones out and get to work.

This little design was created using set #6. Most of the model can be built by inspection. The only hidden stones are at the base of the heart, and those are two #210R blocks.

Enjoy, and don't forget the chocholate and flowers...

6_6 (church)

If you liked the last church, you may enjoy this one too. The design is very similar, and it's just as much fun to build.


Be careful when laying the trim level of the roof. The blocks need to be placed just right, or they won't support the large #5G stones. This roof technique is the same one used in both church designs. When done correctly, it creates a very stable roof. I can honestly say this design will withstand mild assaults from children.

This structure was built using a #6 block set.

6_5 (church)

Many moons ago, I made several churches for set #6. Some of them were published by Burkard Shultz. He does such great work producing official looking plans. Today I decided to give one of those churches a makeover.

I borrowed ideas from several designs as well as the Dorfkirche St. Virgil by Peter Wierer (I like the back of his church).

This is a design for set #6.

6_4 (lighthouse)

I was browsing through some old set #6 designs and came across this lighthouse.



I changed the design a little. The image on the right is what the initial design looked like. I suppose both towers make a fine build. In fact, this lighthouse was the inspiration for it's smaller cousin.

Below are the building plans.



And the build in progress.

6_3

Here's a tower design for set #6. Although the structure looks as though it might fall down, it's remarkably stable. My initial design for this tower was much taller, but I find this version more pleasing.

There's a slight flaw in the hints. In the last two steps, the image didn't render correctly. I'll have to correct this at another time.

Here's the build in progress:

6_2 (plans)

This is the 6_2 model, but from a different angle.  In my haste, I didn't post any plans for this construction.

So here they are:

I have mixed feelings on the new style I'm using for drawing hints.

I like the conventional layer plans used in the Anchor Stone books, but it's easier for me to create hints showing the construction in progress.

For now, I'm taking the easy approach. I hope the hard core Anchor builders don't mind...

6_1 (new)

The initial 6_1 model was a simple construction.  I decided to make it simplier.

I sometimes over embellish models with extra blocks. I'm trying to break this habbit. I think it's better to share the basic plan, then let the builder add their own style to it.

I also thought I'd experiment with new design plans (I've been calling them hints).

These plans differ in style to common Anchor Stone plans. Instead of showing cross sections of each layer, I'm showing the construction as it's being built.  Hopefully the visual will make it easier.

6_2

This construction turned out rather nice. It was built using set #6. Note the overlapping blocks in the tower section. One must imagine there's a spiral staircase that winds up inside the structure. At least that's what I was thinking when I made it.

This design was initially meant to be a church, but it can be made into a tower by simply removing the lower section to the left of the door.

enjoy!

6_1

It's been a long time since I've built anything using set #6. This small house was constructed from that set.












I'll need to rework the hints at some point and create some real design plans.