Lego Typewriter

Today’s lego inspiration is a mini-typewriter from Bricks Ben:

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It is made from 73 tiny and often uncommon pieces.

Although a parts list and instruction-set is not provided for this model, it makes a great illustration of a “studs not on top” master builder technique. Notice how the side of the keyboard is a 1x2x3 roof tile laying on its side? The keyboard also uses studs not on top techniques to get that gentle slope between rows. Take a look at the inside:

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There are additional photos on Bricks Ben’s Website that may help with re-creating this fabulous construction