I also like the technic 16x16 frames/plates as they increase modularity a bit, providing a 16 module grid is wanted or needed. I have seen varying prices on these.
@@nicholaspark4543 totally sturdy I use 2x4 bricks and have them spaced out at least 4 studs apart. The other benefit is speed 😂 far quicker to make one up then loads of smaller plates and bricks
@@artofmanslife so going with 4 16x16 plates is faster, cheaper and sturdy as well? idk why people only talk about covering the whole MILS with 4x4 and whole bunch more of 2x2s
Ali, I couldn't make out the vendor for the alternative source bricks via amazon. Can you send the name and/or the link? I've relatively new to Lego and I've been employing the mils system with the few buildings I've acquired. I'm in the States and have been able to find alternative 16x16 plates at our local Dollar Tree stores for $1.25 ea. but they don't sell bricks. It would be great to get the bricks discounted. Right now I estimate my MILs costs to be somewhere between $6-$7 USD. This estimate takes into account 4 plates ($5) and 2x2 bricks (estimated at $1-$2) for each 32x32 stud area.
@@JillianTurman-i7k hey! Thanks for watching .. the brand I used was webrick try this link I had a Quick Look on Amazon US a.co/d/55we95q works out around 0.07 cents per brick if that helps!
£10 per plate is still to expensive. There are alt brick companies that will help you cut that cost much further. Personally I used webrick to slash the cost.
Folk need to pause and think before dismissing MILS as too expensive. Instead of buying that one £400 UCS set you could MILS a decent sized city. Benefits i.e. allows different depths, easy to move around etc are definitely worth it.
I also like the technic 16x16 frames/plates as they increase modularity a bit, providing a 16 module grid is wanted or needed. I have seen varying prices on these.
yes definitely another option, I will be getting those when I start to build elevations
is 16x16 method sturdy enough? with less 2x2 bricks?
could you please let me know the other benefits as well when going with 16x16 if there is any?
@@nicholaspark4543 totally sturdy I use 2x4 bricks and have them spaced out at least 4 studs apart. The other benefit is speed 😂 far quicker to make one up then loads of smaller plates and bricks
@@artofmanslife so going with 4 16x16 plates is faster, cheaper and sturdy as well? idk why people only talk about covering the whole MILS with 4x4 and whole bunch more of 2x2s
Ali, I couldn't make out the vendor for the alternative source bricks via amazon. Can you send the name and/or the link? I've relatively new to Lego and I've been employing the mils system with the few buildings I've acquired. I'm in the States and have been able to find alternative 16x16 plates at our local Dollar Tree stores for $1.25 ea. but they don't sell bricks. It would be great to get the bricks discounted. Right now I estimate my MILs costs to be somewhere between $6-$7 USD. This estimate takes into account 4 plates ($5) and 2x2 bricks (estimated at $1-$2) for each 32x32 stud area.
@@JillianTurman-i7k hey! Thanks for watching .. the brand I used was webrick try this link I had a Quick Look on Amazon US a.co/d/55we95q works out around 0.07 cents per brick if that helps!
£10 per plate is still to expensive. There are alt brick companies that will help you cut that cost much further.
Personally I used webrick to slash the cost.
Folk need to pause and think before dismissing MILS as too expensive. Instead of buying that one £400 UCS set you could MILS a decent sized city. Benefits i.e. allows different depths, easy to move around etc are definitely worth it.
Agreed… I was delaying MILS purely down to the cost and the flexibility in the city is what won me over