Instructions to Build a LEGO Microscope
For each issue of BrickJournal Magazine, the BrickNerd team creates instructions for a LEGO mini-model to go with the theme of the cover story. For their recent issue about all things microscale, we created a microscope!
Building a Microscope
For this microscale model, we aimed to create a microscope that reveals the secrets of the miniature world around us… along with a little BrickNerd humor! With only 58 pieces, this microscope is small but mighty.
The core of the microscope uses a sturdy, white double inverted curved slope, more common to plane sets. The teal accents and base mimic the look of a real laboratory microscope with black highlights that make the color pop in comparison.
The adjustable focus knobs are made with vehicle wheels. And look out for a secret BrickNerd easter egg on the viewing platform—one of the smallest brick-built Nerdlies to ever exist!
So start building your own LEGO microscope. Who knows what amazing discoveries await just beyond the lens?
LEGO Microscope Instructions
For those who would like to see the part list and specific instructions, here is the detailed information and step-by-step instructions, which you can also download below.
You can download the instructions with a full part list that BrickJournal published here. You can also purchase a copy of the entire issue here.
What will you discover using your LEGO microscope? Let us know in the comments below!
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