How to Build LEGO Windows Using a S.N.O.T (Studs Not On Top) Technique

[@surelladasilva3647]

Oh my GOD, JC I hope you are still reading ur comments. I have been so motivated, inspired, entertained, and learned so much from your channel! I have watched many many videos several times trying to get an understanding of SNOT techniques. I “understand “ the math but some of us need to see examples as well! Thank you so very much! 🎉🎉

[@cazsbricks2223]

Personally I would put the 1x8 plate over the modified bricks and attach the window frames to that and then put the 1x8 tile along the top of the windows so it would be in the centre of the final assembly. It will be better for my OCD too lol.

[@SmallBrickCity]

You are correct. Ben H mentioned that too. That would be the correct thing to do. I would probably have realised it if I was building an actual building so was more in demonstration mode. But good catch.

[@QuinnLytleFilms]

Currently building a lego version of the tailor shop from kingsman. this was most helpful

[@BrickBakery]

This is a great technique and I like how it increases the possibilities with the reagular lego elements! I found your tutorial very informative and I liked that you underlined the math behind the SNOT technique - it's not something you think of! Great work JC - very informative! Thanks!

[@SmallBrickCity]

You are most welcome! Thanks! I hate LEGO math... I hate math.

[@BricksOnly]

Awesome tutorial! I am usually just too lazy to do SNOT windows, but you make it look so cool and so easy to do so I will try to do it more! Also congratulations on 5000!!!!!

[@SmallBrickCity]

Thanks a lot!

[@urshurakdieohnekanal9291]

Perfect idea for the MOC I'm currently building! Thank you so much for explaining it so well!

[@SmallBrickCity]

You are most welcome! Did you happen to come across this vid or did you search for a video on LEGO windows.

[@jackpdbrickworld7986]

very nice technique👍👍

[@tutspanga]

Thanks for the tip. I've always wanted to build something like this. Perhaps later :)

[@SmallBrickCity]

You are welcome! Thanks!

[@cstedtler4964]

Thank you, great that you share this technic as well as other videos on your channel :).

[@SmallBrickCity]

You are welcome! Thank you.

[@geobrix5496]

Nice design

[@troublemakerbricks1706]

Thank you for your videos . It's helping out slot.

[@SmallBrickCity]

Cool! Thanks!

[@DrMcBrick]

Great video and very helpful. Thank you!

[@SmallBrickCity]

You are welcome and thank you!

[@cheemsdoge977]

Wow

[@maxclark3028]

Love that technique. Can also be used for large window frames / door frames and other interesting things. Agree with the other commenters that it would like nicer centred, and probably with a 'window sill' of only 7 long instead of 8. But appreciate you're just showing the technique. It might also be worth exploring the use of the 1x1x1+2/3 modified brick with 2 studs on the side (part 32952 see brickset.com/parts/design-32952) to replace the 1x1x1 brick with one stud on the side and two small plates. This would reduce the brick count, give a more secure (2-SNOT) connection to the window frames, and reduce brick lines. I see you've used a similar technique on your mod to the Pet Shop Modular upper floor. BTW I think you could use the technique shown here on your mod to avoid partly obscuring the windows at the sides.

[@SmallBrickCity]

Thanks Max! Yes, the use of that 2/3 modified brick will add to the structural integrity. I will revisit the Pet Shop shortly.

[@ValentinaToysReview]

WOW - this is good :) I enjoyed it

[@SmallBrickCity]

Thanks!

[@skywarp2414]

Thanks!

[@SmallBrickCity]

You are welcome!

[@jackpetrella551]

in my city

[@ivanivonovich9863]

Why not simply put a plate on the base of your window sub-model, a tile on the top, flip it on its side, and adjust the sub-model to fit an opening in the wall? That's how I do this. Saves all the brick/2 plates/brick nonsense. And I also save on special bricks!

[@SmallBrickCity]

Thanks. Then what is the stud connection of the window to the wall?

[@bean_boy752]

R/had a stroke 0:42

[@cheemsdoge977]

I can't afford Lego😣, but I would like to have it .. .

[@cheemsdoge977]

lego thingys iPhone x is $999 , the Lego sets I want is $20 .

[@SmallBrickCity]

@lego thingys You are amazing!

[@cheemsdoge977]

lego thingys where you live? I'm from Malaysia ,lol!

[@cheemsdoge977]

lego thingys I like the retired Lego service truck with a small toilet thingy , or the pizza van

[@cheemsdoge977]

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[@challengeacceptedcomedyvid6583]

How many times did he say legal 😂

[@benheckendorn2696]

Why didn't you use one plates each side? Maybe it would gives a nice look.

[@SmallBrickCity]

Yes, that is right. Putting one plate on the left and tile on the right will center the windows better.

[@ytbrickfilms1064]

Altarnate title. How to make windows with snot

[@deankelz29]

love the video i wouldnt be able to use the technique if i couldnt have the sides of the window symmetrical my ocd would go into overdrive lol ...i know this is a old video just found your channel tho...keep up the good work

[@BaronNate]

I had never heard this term before. Thanks for explaining it very clearly. I've played with legos since I was 4 and I'm now 43. I understood the technique years before, but I had never watched a lego video before and therefore, never heard the term before. Again, great video. Very informative.

[@djt08031996]

I was building with snot connections and realized one end was offset by the thickness of a bracket's face from being able to connect the studs on each end to the other. Any suggestions for how to fix it?

[@jackpetrella551]

hi what do you think I should do next?

[@crypticabyss1013]

Studs not on top sounds a lot better than S.N.O.T.

[@SmallBrickCity]

Haha agreed!

[@ingridwinn9082]

Wow. That looks awesome. Great for a better display window, office building,police station... possibilities are endless. Thanks. :D

[@SmallBrickCity]

You are welcome! Thanks!

[@GalaGade2021]

Thanks JC awesome tutorial again it does look better when you layering up the widows look great I do like a bit of arch windows style.

[@SmallBrickCity]

Thanks!

[@ВикторМихеенко-т9и]

Hello! I agree with comment below about plate on the left side. BUT. Maybe it's better to use modified plates (1x2 with pin on the center)on the right. Also, to connect frame with this structure it's better to use modified bricks with technic hole on the right side, not column. That's how you can solve the problem without tiles on the ground/floor

[@SmallBrickCity]

Hi! I don't understand the modified plates with pin. I know which part you are referring too but am unsure about what the purpose is. The pin presses against the wall. Agreed with the technic bricks.

[@samuelturnerakabjornflamer8225]

Ingenious! Can't wait to try it.

[@brickisland6353]

You can use a technic brick, a 1x1 with a hole in it, you can attach a 1x1 plate to it, that's the way you can do inverted snot. Or you can use the headlight brick, there is a technique on how to do that in the set Horizon Express 10233.

[@SmallBrickCity]

Yes, that is an alternative. I have had sets with a long technic brick and you can also put a technic connector with a stud. That will work to hold plates and tiles to for an alternative SNOT technic.

[@quinnarmstrong3085]

Cool video

[@Felix_lego_Guy]

😀👍

[@Brick-Life]

Thanks for teaching us!

[@SmallBrickCity]

u are welcome!

[@jackpetrella551]

love the vid btw

[@SmallBrickCity]

Thanks!

[@ronvallance5425]

Great video On one of recent videos you suggested building the stairs into the build. Is it possible to do a video on that.

[@SmallBrickCity]

Thanks. I can do better than that. As part of our 5000-subscriber special, we will be offering free building instructions for a mini house that will include this technique. Looks like we will hit 5k in a day :)

[@ronvallance5425]

That would be great."Thanks"

[@bricklegostar4935]

You are my favourite MOC creator

[@SmallBrickCity]

Thank you very much!

[@pellegobricks]

First! Great vid.

[@SmallBrickCity]

Thanks!