MEET THE MAKER: THE BUILDER BEHIND THE VISION
INTERVIEW BY GIORGIO D'ALBANO
46th episode: 
GUS a.k.a. FAEBRICKS
GUS a.k.a. FAEBRICKSWhere are you from and what did you study?
I’m from France and I’m a student in an engineering school
What inspired you to become a LEGO builder?
I’ve always played with LEGO, building cities, spaceships, and castles. At first, it was just a game that I loved. Then, when I was 14, I discovered many LEGO builders on YouTube. I started talking with them, building more advanced MOCs, and soon I created my own channel to share my builds
Where do you get inspiration for your creations?
My main inspiration comes from other builders. Of course, I also get ideas from movies, books, and concept art, but other builders really inspire me the most. When I see a cool technique or a creative idea, I try to use it in a MOC, but always with my own building style
What is your favorite LEGO work that you have built so far?
I ask myself this question all the time! Usually, my favorite MOC is the one I’m currently building. Every time I create a new one, I find it super cool and it becomes my new favorite, until the next one!
What has been the most complex challenge you have faced as a LEGO builder?
It depends. Sometimes the hardest part is finding inspiration, sometimes it’s finding motivation or sorting pieces. You can also get stuck during a build and not know how to continue. But the best solution I found is to build for fun. Don’t force yourself. The spark, the motivation, or the desire to build will come naturally, just be patient
Do you have a favorite technique or a special method that you use in your constructions?
I love using Mixel ball joints. I buy them every time I go to the LEGO Store because they’re so useful. I mostly use them for building organic rock work or terrain, since you can get any angle you want. They’re also a great way to make solid connections
What themes or subjects do you like to explore the most in your creations?
I mostly build medieval creations, but I love exploring new themes. Trying new themes lets me use different techniques that don’t work in medieval builds. That’s why you can find cyberpunk, space, steampunk, and pirate MOCs on my account
What is the largest or most ambitious project you have ever made?
My Weathertop MOC is probably the biggest and most complex one I’ve made. I built it for a LEGO Ideas contest and had only one month to finish it. I almost used all my pieces and had to work on it every day to meet the deadline. It was intense, but worth it.
Also, the collaboration I did with my friend Republicattak was a huge project. We met three times, one week each time over two years, to build a MOC that was 1 meter by 1 meter by 1 meter. Building a mountain that big was a real challenge, and we also had to make it easy to transport for conventions
What advice would you give to someone who wants to become an expert LEGO builder?
The best advice I can give is to start with small MOCs. Try out cool techniques and work on a smaller scale. Once you feel confident, you can move on to bigger MOCs with more pieces
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