[MOC] Fun at the Seaside

[Bricked1980]

Hi everyone. It's ages since I've posted a new MOC here on Eurobricks but I wanted to share my latest creation, a coastal scene called "Fun at the Seaside".

 

The model is inspired by my memories of family holiday at the seaside and depicts a nostalgic and vibrant beach scene, with the main focal point being a large Victorian Pier.

  

 

The pier itself is packed full of details including a functional Ferris Wheel, some arcade machines, an ice cream shop and a hotdog stand. At the head of the pier is a traditional bandstand complete with a brass band and there is also a spot for fishing from the end of the pier.

    

 

A series of steps lead down from the pier and on to the beach. I've included a couple of beach huts which can be removed from the model to give easy access to their interiors.

 

There are lots of details and little stories happening on the beach. These include a couple having their picnic ruined by a mob of hungry seagulls and a boy (based on my own son) building sand castles. There is also a minifigure being buried in the sand. I have fond memories of doing this to my Dad when I was a kid, so this minifigure is based on my Dad. 

  

 

On the opposite side of the beach are some tidal rock pools that the children can explore with their nets. Nestled in the cliff face is the entrance to a mysterious sea cave. The cave interior can be accessed from the back of the model.

 

 

Thanks very much for checking out my latest design. I hope you like it. I've decided to give this one a shot on LEGO Ideas so any votes of support would be greatly appreciated. 

https://beta.ideas.lego.com/product-ideas/9b032038-cfc4-489a-84a9-44f10e80823e

Thank you very much!

[FGMatt]

Love it!

[LL1982]

This looks very cool. Great build with lovely details and indeed iconic scenes of a day out

[Toastie]

This is really a wonderful, exciting, lovely, smoothing place, all at the same time!

So many things to discover (as they are regularly found in such places ... when people pay attention).

This diorama reminds me vividly spending time with the family at Huntington Beach or any of the other piers, but most prominently Balboa Island, when using the small ferries ... Balboa has not such a pier but soooo many of these little secrets - and a small ferry wheel.

Incredible. So many good, warm memories on Southern California (I know, this beautiful display is not about SoCal, but for me, it feels like).

Thank you very much for sharing!
Thorsten