<![CDATA[LDraw.org Discussion Forums - Portal]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:37:56 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[LDraw.org Downtime and Forum Transistion]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29539.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:26:52 +0000 Orion Pobursky]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29539.html
Additionally, some changes to the way the Library and Forums will interact are happening.  The Library will be transitioned to it's own login system and be complete separated from the forums. This will require all existing Parts Authors or Reviewers to request a password reset from the Library. Before this happens, I will update the Library will the email addresses with the ones on file here on the forums.  If you're a Parts Author or Reviewer, make sure your email is up to date.

Lastly, we will moving the forum software from myBB to Discourse.  This is a more modern, more capable forum platform.  This is the same software that Rebrickable uses for it's forums and is more actively developed than myBB.

Again, I still have testing to do on the changes to the Library and the timeline on when the above will happen isn't firm yet.  Best guess is since the 2026-06 release is in 2.5 weeks, I will likely delay until after that happens.]]>
Additionally, some changes to the way the Library and Forums will interact are happening.  The Library will be transitioned to it's own login system and be complete separated from the forums. This will require all existing Parts Authors or Reviewers to request a password reset from the Library. Before this happens, I will update the Library will the email addresses with the ones on file here on the forums.  If you're a Parts Author or Reviewer, make sure your email is up to date.

Lastly, we will moving the forum software from myBB to Discourse.  This is a more modern, more capable forum platform.  This is the same software that Rebrickable uses for it's forums and is more actively developed than myBB.

Again, I still have testing to do on the changes to the Library and the timeline on when the above will happen isn't firm yet.  Best guess is since the 2026-06 release is in 2.5 weeks, I will likely delay until after that happens.]]> <![CDATA[Harry Potter Parts Request]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29538.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:47:16 +0000 James Simpson]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29538.html
https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...=5#T=C&C=5 - Phoenix, Folded Wings with Black Beak, Eyes and Stripes, Bright Light Orange Face and Chest Pattern (HP Fawkes)

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...8#T=C&C=88 - Minifigure, Headgear Hat, Wizard / Witch with Face (HP Sorting Hat)

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...5#T=C&C=95 - Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Ornate with Molded Trans-Red Jewels on Crossguard and Pommel Pattern (Sword of Gryffindor)

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...8#T=C&C=88 - Dinosaur Jaw Lower Small

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...8#T=C&C=88 - Dog Body with Legs (from Three-Headed Dog)

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...8#T=C&C=88 - Dog Head Jaw Upper with Pin Hole with Bright Light Orange Eyes and Black Nose Pattern

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...5#T=C&C=55 - Body Giant, HP Troll with Molded Dark Tan Vest and Loincloth and Printed Face with Eyes and Open Mouth Pattern

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...=1#T=C&C=1 - Minifigure, Hair Combo, Hat with Hair, Long and Wavy with Molded Dark Red Pointed Hat Pattern

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...#T=C&C=115 - Tile, Modified 2 x 3 Pentagonal with HP Portrait - Basil Fronsac Pattern (All patterns would be helpful)

Thanks in advance, I did warn it was a fair list already]]>
https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...=5#T=C&C=5 - Phoenix, Folded Wings with Black Beak, Eyes and Stripes, Bright Light Orange Face and Chest Pattern (HP Fawkes)

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...8#T=C&C=88 - Minifigure, Headgear Hat, Wizard / Witch with Face (HP Sorting Hat)

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...5#T=C&C=95 - Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Ornate with Molded Trans-Red Jewels on Crossguard and Pommel Pattern (Sword of Gryffindor)

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...8#T=C&C=88 - Dinosaur Jaw Lower Small

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...8#T=C&C=88 - Dog Body with Legs (from Three-Headed Dog)

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...8#T=C&C=88 - Dog Head Jaw Upper with Pin Hole with Bright Light Orange Eyes and Black Nose Pattern

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...5#T=C&C=55 - Body Giant, HP Troll with Molded Dark Tan Vest and Loincloth and Printed Face with Eyes and Open Mouth Pattern

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...=1#T=C&C=1 - Minifigure, Hair Combo, Hat with Hair, Long and Wavy with Molded Dark Red Pointed Hat Pattern

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...#T=C&C=115 - Tile, Modified 2 x 3 Pentagonal with HP Portrait - Basil Fronsac Pattern (All patterns would be helpful)

Thanks in advance, I did warn it was a fair list already]]> <![CDATA[Request for part 106597pb01 (red panda)]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29536.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:55:40 +0000 Pel]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29536.html
This is my first ever post and if I am correct this is the right location for this request.
I'd like to make a red panda enclosure for my kids to play with. 
However the part 106597pb01 doesn't show up in Studio.
I tried importing an lego set which should have it, but I get no suggestions for replacement.
I attached two screenshots.

Hopefully someone can make a model for it.
If you have any questions please let me know.

Many many thanks in advance!

.png   Screenshot 106597pb01.png (Size: 197.32 KB / Downloads: 2)

.png   Screenshot 106597pb01 2.png (Size: 37.53 KB / Downloads: 0) ]]>
This is my first ever post and if I am correct this is the right location for this request.
I'd like to make a red panda enclosure for my kids to play with. 
However the part 106597pb01 doesn't show up in Studio.
I tried importing an lego set which should have it, but I get no suggestions for replacement.
I attached two screenshots.

Hopefully someone can make a model for it.
If you have any questions please let me know.

Many many thanks in advance!

.png   Screenshot 106597pb01.png (Size: 197.32 KB / Downloads: 2)

.png   Screenshot 106597pb01 2.png (Size: 37.53 KB / Downloads: 0) ]]> <![CDATA[Big Figs]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29535.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:05:52 +0000 James Simpson]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29535.html
https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...#T=C&C=155 - Body Giant, Hulk with Dark Bluish Gray Pants with Frayed Edges Pattern

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...=5#T=C&C=5 - Body Giant, Hulk with Black Pants with Frayed Edges Pattern

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...5#T=C&C=55 - Body Giant, HP Troll with Molded Dark Tan Vest and Loincloth and Printed Face with Eyes and Open Mouth Pattern

Thank You in advance]]>
https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...#T=C&C=155 - Body Giant, Hulk with Dark Bluish Gray Pants with Frayed Edges Pattern

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...=5#T=C&C=5 - Body Giant, Hulk with Black Pants with Frayed Edges Pattern

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/cat...5#T=C&C=55 - Body Giant, HP Troll with Molded Dark Tan Vest and Loincloth and Printed Face with Eyes and Open Mouth Pattern

Thank You in advance]]> <![CDATA[Error with OSMesa LDView]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29534.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:14:55 +0000 Orion Pobursky]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29534.html
I updated the version of LDView on my dev server to 4.7 (Built from source using the 4.7 tag on the GitHub repo). 

4.6 (also built from source using the 4.6 tag) works without error. 

4.7 gives the following error:
Quote:OSMesa not working!
viewport: 0, 0, 0, 0

I verified that the server has libosmesa6 and libglu1-mesa installed. Apparently 4.7 added some other dependency that I can't figure out.

The dev server is Debian 13.]]>
I updated the version of LDView on my dev server to 4.7 (Built from source using the 4.7 tag on the GitHub repo). 

4.6 (also built from source using the 4.6 tag) works without error. 

4.7 gives the following error:
Quote:OSMesa not working!
viewport: 0, 0, 0, 0

I verified that the server has libosmesa6 and libglu1-mesa installed. Apparently 4.7 added some other dependency that I can't figure out.

The dev server is Debian 13.]]> <![CDATA[[LDPatternCreator] Release 1.7.11 (spline width / rotate around selection center)]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29533.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:21:09 +0000 Nils Schmidt]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29533.html
this version introduces two new little features.

Download and install the latest LDPatternCreator release directly from sourceforge.net.
Any previous version should be uninstalled first. Your program configuration will be preserved.

Change log:

New features:
  • Define the width of a spline.
  • Pressing and holding the Ctrl key will rotate a vertex/triangle selection around its center (instead of the nearest vertex).

As always, I included a short readme.htm in the installation directory.

Cheers & Leg Godt

Nils]]>
this version introduces two new little features.

Download and install the latest LDPatternCreator release directly from sourceforge.net.
Any previous version should be uninstalled first. Your program configuration will be preserved.

Change log:

New features:
  • Define the width of a spline.
  • Pressing and holding the Ctrl key will rotate a vertex/triangle selection around its center (instead of the nearest vertex).

As always, I included a short readme.htm in the installation directory.

Cheers & Leg Godt

Nils]]> <![CDATA[Request for Piece 50625 (Sword Sir Jayko with Axle)]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29531.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:22:16 +0000 Shoji Ruta]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29531.html It would make my day so much better.

.jpg   50625.jpg (Size: 80.07 KB / Downloads: 128) ]]> It would make my day so much better.

.jpg   50625.jpg (Size: 80.07 KB / Downloads: 128) ]]> <![CDATA[LDraw.org 2026-05 Parts Update Now Available]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29527.html Sun, 31 May 2026 20:11:16 +0000 Orion Pobursky]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29527.html
Thanks are due to all the part authors who created or corrected parts for this release. The small, but dedicated, band of reviewers also play an important role in keeping files moving through the Parts Tracker and deserve just as much credit. This update wouldn't have been possible without their dedication and attention to detail.

You can preview the new parts in 2026-05 here, and download the zip-file update or Windows install package here.

Thank you to all the testers and parts authors who continue giving feedback on the PT software. This project would not be what it is without your help.

Note: This update has a couple of sticker and sticker shortcuts with very small gaps (<0.1 ldu, noticeable under very high zoom) due to adjustment of their underlying dependencies. This does not affect the usability of these parts in anyway and will be corrected in the next release.

Orion Pobursky
Magnus Forsberg
Gerald Lasser
LDraw.org Parts Library Admins]]>
Thanks are due to all the part authors who created or corrected parts for this release. The small, but dedicated, band of reviewers also play an important role in keeping files moving through the Parts Tracker and deserve just as much credit. This update wouldn't have been possible without their dedication and attention to detail.

You can preview the new parts in 2026-05 here, and download the zip-file update or Windows install package here.

Thank you to all the testers and parts authors who continue giving feedback on the PT software. This project would not be what it is without your help.

Note: This update has a couple of sticker and sticker shortcuts with very small gaps (<0.1 ldu, noticeable under very high zoom) due to adjustment of their underlying dependencies. This does not affect the usability of these parts in anyway and will be corrected in the next release.

Orion Pobursky
Magnus Forsberg
Gerald Lasser
LDraw.org Parts Library Admins]]> <![CDATA[Current LEGO Colour Palette 2026 in LDraw]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29526.html Fri, 29 May 2026 01:23:19 +0000 Chris Böhnke]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29526.html

.png   LDraw_Lego_Palette_2026.png (Size: 120.14 KB / Downloads: 5)

Based mostly on https://www.flickr.com/photos/126975831@...0295848811 with a few corrections/additions based on personal research.

I hope this helps:
  • Parts authors pick the correct colours for prints/stickers/dual-moulded parts
  • Model builders avoiding discontinued (hard to find) colours more easily

Some notes:
  • This is mostly speculative, not official. However most of it should be correct
  • "Pearlescent Metallic" refers to un-painted plastic with additives giving them a pearly-metallic look (do not use for prints!)
  • "Metallic Ink/Lacq" refers to a shiny paint coating on parts (but still more matte than chrome/vacuum-metallizing) or the ink used on prints/stickers. Both are considered the same by both Lego and LDraw
  • Some chrome elements (like the LotR One Ring) might still be active, but are usually no longer listed as active. Chrome is easily identified anyways, so I excluded those for now
  • "Glitter" is very transparent with big glittery flakes molded into the plastic; "Opalescent" is similar to Glitter, but the flakes are much smaller and have a much higher density, causing the base part to be more of a milky translucent rather than fully transparent. Rendering of these two effects varies heavily depending on program
  • I'm not that sure on status for the glitter/opal colours, but they seem to have been active within the last 3 years and felt it better to be inclusive here
  • Medium Blue (73) currently seems a bit "endangered" - only used in the Bluey theme in recent years
If you notice any errors/omissions let me know.]]>

.png   LDraw_Lego_Palette_2026.png (Size: 120.14 KB / Downloads: 5)

Based mostly on https://www.flickr.com/photos/126975831@...0295848811 with a few corrections/additions based on personal research.

I hope this helps:
  • Parts authors pick the correct colours for prints/stickers/dual-moulded parts
  • Model builders avoiding discontinued (hard to find) colours more easily

Some notes:
  • This is mostly speculative, not official. However most of it should be correct
  • "Pearlescent Metallic" refers to un-painted plastic with additives giving them a pearly-metallic look (do not use for prints!)
  • "Metallic Ink/Lacq" refers to a shiny paint coating on parts (but still more matte than chrome/vacuum-metallizing) or the ink used on prints/stickers. Both are considered the same by both Lego and LDraw
  • Some chrome elements (like the LotR One Ring) might still be active, but are usually no longer listed as active. Chrome is easily identified anyways, so I excluded those for now
  • "Glitter" is very transparent with big glittery flakes molded into the plastic; "Opalescent" is similar to Glitter, but the flakes are much smaller and have a much higher density, causing the base part to be more of a milky translucent rather than fully transparent. Rendering of these two effects varies heavily depending on program
  • I'm not that sure on status for the glitter/opal colours, but they seem to have been active within the last 3 years and felt it better to be inclusive here
  • Medium Blue (73) currently seems a bit "endangered" - only used in the Bluey theme in recent years
If you notice any errors/omissions let me know.]]> <![CDATA[Successor to LL918 using parts available today]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29525.html Wed, 27 May 2026 11:12:26 +0000 Daniel A. Nagy]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29525.html A Tribute to the Favorite Set of My Childhood

.png   SpaceTransport.png (Size: 280.07 KB / Downloads: 1)
This is a modernized version of the LL918 Space Transport set, using only parts currently (as of Spring, 2026) available from LEGO Pick-a-Brick online. The main design principle was to retain (or even improve) the durability and playability of the original, using similar, simple building techniques. An additional design principle was to use general-purpose parts, allowing for many alternative builds and re-use in Space-themed builds, following the structure and the building sequence of the original as closely as practical.

The main differences with the original are the following:

  1. In the absence of transparent yellow windshields and plates, a single transparent canopy is used.
  2. The canopy is hinged laterally, opening backwards rather than sideways.
  3. Due to different wing pieces, the entire model is two studs shorter than the original.
  4. Instead of red, a golden minifigure is used.
  5. Some gray parts (landing gear, main- and lifting thruster, cockpit bottom) are dark gray.
  6. Some originally blue parts, most importantly the main thruster's bracket, are light gray.
  7. Instead of a signle gray vertical tail fin, two blue fins made of slopes and bricks are used, due to part availability but also to improve on the most fragile part of the original.


.ldr   spaceship.ldr (Size: 4.91 KB / Downloads: 0)

.jpeg   spaceship-instructions.jpeg (Size: 1.43 MB / Downloads: 3) ]]> A Tribute to the Favorite Set of My Childhood

.png   SpaceTransport.png (Size: 280.07 KB / Downloads: 1)
This is a modernized version of the LL918 Space Transport set, using only parts currently (as of Spring, 2026) available from LEGO Pick-a-Brick online. The main design principle was to retain (or even improve) the durability and playability of the original, using similar, simple building techniques. An additional design principle was to use general-purpose parts, allowing for many alternative builds and re-use in Space-themed builds, following the structure and the building sequence of the original as closely as practical.

The main differences with the original are the following:

  1. In the absence of transparent yellow windshields and plates, a single transparent canopy is used.
  2. The canopy is hinged laterally, opening backwards rather than sideways.
  3. Due to different wing pieces, the entire model is two studs shorter than the original.
  4. Instead of red, a golden minifigure is used.
  5. Some gray parts (landing gear, main- and lifting thruster, cockpit bottom) are dark gray.
  6. Some originally blue parts, most importantly the main thruster's bracket, are light gray.
  7. Instead of a signle gray vertical tail fin, two blue fins made of slopes and bricks are used, due to part availability but also to improve on the most fragile part of the original.


.ldr   spaceship.ldr (Size: 4.91 KB / Downloads: 0)

.jpeg   spaceship-instructions.jpeg (Size: 1.43 MB / Downloads: 3) ]]>