The good news is that you don’t need a bachelor’s degree to become a Master Model Builder. Sadly, there’s no Hogwarts equivalent for LEGO Master Model Builders – although, if there was, I’m sure we would all eagerly anticipate our 11th birthday on the outside chance of receiving an acceptance letter in the mail. You can also come up with your own techniques, just like Letranger Absurde, who used book-binding and book cover bricks to create some beautiful-looking LEGO furniture. SNIR (or Studs Not In a Row), where zig-zags and diagonal lines are created with bricks.Lettering, where the SNOT or standard building technique is used to create letters and numbers, as beautifully demonstrated in 10260 Downtown Diner.Offsetting, where a half-stud offset is created with a 1x2 plate with one stud.SNOT (or Studs Not On Top), where the studs of bricks don’t point upwards – this technique is laced throughout the 21054 The White House set.Some of the most popular techniques to learn and experiment within your MOCs include: Indeed, there’s a lot more to LEGO than just stacking bricks, and you’ll come across many different building techniques in official LEGO sets, which you can master by creating your very own models. ‘Building the sets is fun and also helps you learn new building techniques, but creating your own cool models is where you can really let your creativity shine!’ ‘Build outside the box (literally),’ he says. But there’s no better way to learn the knots and bolts of building with LEGO than by creating MOCs (short for ‘My Own Creations’, a term used to describe any uniquely self-designed model). It also helps to plan ahead and manage time wisely.’Ĭhances are you’ve been building with LEGO since your early childhood, ever since you got your hands on your very first set. ‘I’ve learned it is important to stay patient and have a positive attitude. ‘The most challenging part of the job is the fast pace and heavy workload,’ says Hintz. Like any other job, being a Master Model Builder comes with its very own unique set of challenges – for one, despite a seemingly endless supply of bricks, Master Model Builders are prone to running out of specific LEGO pieces they need to build a model, much like us mere mortals. As a Master Model Builder, you’ll clean, repair and maintain existing LEGO installations, while you’ll also take on a PR and marketing role as you participate in media interviews, create instructional videos for social media and lead virtual building classes.īut it’s not necessarily all fun and games. There’s a lot more to the job of a Master Model Builder than just building models out of LEGO, though. However, I’ve also worked with a team to create a few models that are even bigger than that, including buildings inside of MINILAND San Antonio.’ ‘I’ve also built several giant MINIFIGURES that are five, six feet tall. ‘The largest model I’ve built solo was a life-sized holiday tree that’s nearly 10 feet tall,’ he says. ‘Then it is our job to turn the concept into a finished LEGO model,’ which can range from simple, small installations to life-size reproductions. ‘We work closely with our leadership, marketing and events teams to decide what models are needed,’ explains Hintz, who’s been working as a Master Model Builder at LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio since 2019. But they’re not given free rein over what to build. The equivalent role in the US was paid at $37,500 back in 2011 (roughly £27,000), although a company spokesman said this could vary based on experience.Īmy Langham, General Manager at Legoland Discovery Centre, said: “The Master Model Builder role is such a privileged position to hold and the number of applications that we have received has come as no surprise.If you think that Master Model Builders spend their days playing with LEGO, you’re absolutely right. On top of this there is quite a bit of money on offer. The winner’s office will be a custom-built studio next to Legoland Discovery Centre’s Creative Workshop, where they will construct structure attractions, curate exhibitions and mentor kids and families in the creation of their own model masterpieces. ‘Privileged position’īut if you’re not put off by a challenge – the rewards are truly biblical. The top 50 applicants will contest a ‘Brickfactor Challenge’ on Saturday 24 March designed to mimic an X-factor style knockout competition. So heated is the competition that Lego bosses say staff currently in post at the royal household as well as distinguished barristers have put their credentials forward for consideration. Applicants have flooded in from across the globe for the role (Photo: Getty)
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