[MOC] Porco Rosso's hideout and his Savoia S.21

[Norton74]

"A pig who doesn't fly is just an ordinary pig"

 

After a long time since my last work here is my latest new creation, based on the iconic first scene of the animated film Porco Rosso  by Hayao Miyazaki, Japan's greatest animation director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli.

Between missions over the Adriatic Sea, the anthropomorphic bounty killer Porco Rosso keeps his seaplane in this secret cove, inspired by the stunning Stiniva Bay in Croatia.

Porco Rosso is one of my favorite films by the Japanese director and is full of interesting ideas.

This scene had been on my list for a long time, and I recently found the time and inspiration to build it. The diorama also includes the legendary red Savoia S.21, the Porco Rosso character, his tent, and many small tools as seen in the film. 

Savoia S.21 is the fictional prototype seaplane used by Marco Pagot, aka Porco Rosso. This seaplane was named after SIAI S.21, an Italian racing flying boat built by SIAI for the 1921 Schneider Trophy race.

However, it does not closely resemble the real S.21, as it was modeled after another Italian seaplane, the Macchi M.33, with which it has in common the retracted cockpit and a single pair of wings.

Note the Fabuland piece I used for the seaplane's engine above the wings and the rare tent from an old Indiana Jones set.

Hope you lile it!

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 25 by Norton74

[MKJoshA]

Although I've never seen this film, now I really want to! Great MOC.

[Daiman]

@Norton74my favourite film and scene, the atmosphere created really took me in, nice work all round and I just love the play scale of the plane itself.

 

@MKJoshAyour mission for the week is see that damn film and find someone else who hasn't seen it to watch it with you...

[KotZ]

I've never seen the film either, but this MOC makes me want to. What a well done build. The plane looks fantastic at this scale and very swooshable.

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

The diorama is excellent (as always with your creations)...I didn't know the movie but you've piqued my curiosity...I'll look for it! 

[Siroco]

Excellent MOC of my favourite scene of the film! 

And many will see the film for first time thanks to this 

[Elysiumfountain]

Awesome! I love looking at all the small details everywhere in the landscape, and I like how you did the small objects like the radio and the phone. Great job! 

[Feuer Zug]

Wonderful build. Love the airplane, no matter which manufacturer it really is.

[Norton74]

17 hours ago, MKJoshA said:

Although I've never seen this film, now I really want to! Great MOC.

Thanks! I recommend you watch this film, it's worth it.

16 hours ago, Daiman said:

@Norton74my favourite film and scene, the atmosphere created really took me in, nice work all round and I just love the play scale of the plane itself.

 

@MKJoshAyour mission for the week is see that damn film and find someone else who hasn't seen it to watch it with you...

Thanks! Glad you like the film and my diorama  

16 hours ago, KotZ said:

I've never seen the film either, but this MOC makes me want to. What a well done build. The plane looks fantastic at this scale and very swooshable.

Thanks! I recommend you watch this film, it's worth it.

15 hours ago, LEGO Train 12 Volts said:

The diorama is excellent (as always with your creations)...I didn't know the movie but you've piqued my curiosity...I'll look for it! 

Thanks my friend! Happy to read your comment here after a loto of time!

13 hours ago, Siroco said:

Excellent MOC of my favourite scene of the film! 

And many will see the film for first time thanks to this 

Thanks! Hope many will see the film thanks to this MOC 

50 minutes ago, Elysiumfountain said:

Awesome! I love looking at all the small details everywhere in the landscape, and I like how you did the small objects like the radio and the phone. Great job! 

Thank you so much for your kind words my friend!
I've right supported your Queen Anne Victorian on IDEAS, good luck!

2 minutes ago, Feuer Zug said:

Wonderful build. Love the airplane, no matter which manufacturer it really is.

Thanks so much!

I agree with you, it doesn't matter the manufacturer... ;)

[Red Rackham]

Great movie, wonderfully captured and recreated in Lego. The red of the plane and the beautiful blue water. Absolutely fantastic. Which parts are the head and torso of the minifigure? 

[Norton74]

On 2/26/2026 at 3:08 PM, Red Rackham said:

Great movie, wonderfully captured and recreated in Lego. The red of the plane and the beautiful blue water. Absolutely fantastic. Which parts are the head and torso of the minifigure? 

Thanks🙏 Glad you like it.

The entire Minifigure isn't LEGO, it's a custom MF very well done, and fits perfectly with the diorama😉

I tried with LEGO pieces but the pig head was missed.

[Meaf]

This is fantastic! Really love the use of color, the foreground pops so well and recreates the look of the movie practically 1:1. And I'm always glad to see some love for Miyazaki's most underrated film.

[Norton74]

19 hours ago, Meaf said:

This is fantastic! Really love the use of color, the foreground pops so well and recreates the look of the movie practically 1:1. And I'm always glad to see some love for Miyazaki's most underrated film.

Thanks for your kind words  I'm very glad you like the diorama and Miyazaki films as well