My wife is out of town today! So lazy day of EB and sorting.

While reading I came to a revelation (well, I already knew it)... I really don't like open back as much as stackable! But, the open back sometimes offers a better veiw of the interior.

Has anyone tried to use several hinges on a wall (for stability) and also make it a stakable?

I would love to see any examples.

Thanks,

Andy D

Edited February 24, 201312 yr by Andy D

I built my last modular with walls that were in sections, with just the last row of plates and tiles holding the walls up. See the second last image in my signature, which is a link to the flickr photos (on mobile device, so linking myself is a bit hard).

I did this originally to make it easy to photograph, but it had the added benefit of making it easier to play with for my daughter!

I haven't tried hinges. However, I have done open-back versions previously with a 1x16 brick at the top across the back on each level. This provides stability and allows for stackable floors.

I built my last modular with walls that were in sections, with just the last row of plates and tiles holding the walls up. See the second last image in my signature, which is a link to the flickr photos (on mobile device, so linking myself is a bit hard).

I did this originally to make it easy to photograph, but it had the added benefit of making it easier to play with for my daughter!

I haven't tried hinges. However, I have done open-back versions previously with a 1x16 brick at the top across the back on each level. This provides stability and allows for stackable floors.

Kristel, thanks a lot! Great idea making one wall removable. Sounds like it should be more stable than my hinge idea. I will try this next MOC.

Your CC is great!

Andy D

I have used three different techniques till now.

The first uses a removable front where each floor is separate module. The disadvantage is that the front and rear never lineup perfectly. This might also be caused by the sheer amount of modules in the building (11 in total).

11 Irish Pub - Back of front section by Mr. Tomato Bread, on Flickr

The second technique uses removable side walls. This makes showing the interior much easier, especially for slim buildings. The walls are placed on two studs, and an tab at the top keeps them from falling in.

Untitled by Mr. Tomato Bread, on Flickr

The final technique uses hinges to open the side walls of the building.

07 - Dark Red House - Right side open by Mr. Tomato Bread, on Flickr

Vincent Kessels, thanks for the suggestions, Kristel came to my rescue again with the removable wall idea, but I also like your one wall on hinges idea as well. I do plan to try something like a rmovable wall or hinged wall next building.

Thanks,

Not sure what other other techniques would work but the I didn't think of these 2 either.

Andy D