Base Building Set (Bow Tie Building System)

This is an interlocking bricks system based on bow tie joints. Each brick has its own dovetail hole that can be used in conjunction with a bow tie pin to connect it to other compatible pieces. Let your imagination run wild with this base set of pieces. 

Print Instructions

• Material: PLA
• Supports: Yes
  • The Cube Block requires support
  • The Right Triangle Block requires support
• Orientation (print everything in an orientation to maximize strength and minimize supports):
  • Print every piece on its bottom
• Post Processing:
  • Make sure to thoroughly clean the supported areas so the pins fit in

Parts

• Pentagon Block (5 pin slots) (included)
• Cube Block (6 pin slots) (included)
• Right Triangle Block (4 pin slots) (included)
• Pin (included)
• Tool (this helps to remove pieces when disassembling creations) (included)

Usage

• Pick a piece
• Put a pin into a pin slots
• Connect another piece to the first one using the pin you inserted

If you have an idea for another piece to be added to the collection, please leave it in the comments. Some examples of future peace ideas are different shaped pieces or maybe pieces with holes in them for accessories like wheels. If there is enough interest, there may be a follow-up post with more pieces and variations to further build out this brick system.

If you enjoy this model, please leave a like and a comment. If you have any questions, concerns, or problems, please personally contact me.