Gothic police station with two vintage patrol cars - real world 10217 and 7682 inspired models

[Murdoch17]

This gothic-style building is inspired by 2011 Harry Potter set 10217 - Diagon Alley, specifically the Borgin and Burkes shop. There are also two heavily modified versions of the gangster car from Shanghai Chase set 7682, now being used as identical police cars, while the 1930's officer torso's are from the recent modular police station.

This building will serve as my town's 1930's-set police station. It was heavily expanded from it's original form to have a second story and back wall. It also has hinges (like in the old Medieval Market Village - set 10193) to allow for it to open up to 90 degrees to access the detailed inside. The building's design also features a tower, three fireplaces on one chimney flue, and staircase to the upper floor. (Sadly, the attic has no room for any staircase leading to it.)

The front half of the building's exterior, with the imposing public entrance based of Borgin and Burkes from the 2011 Diagon Alley set.

This model will serve as my police station on my town, and as such has a jail cell, "wanted" board, and two desks in the front half alone.

The rear half of the building's exterior, with officer entryway and a roof-mounted bat signal. Why have that, when the model is not set in Gotham City? Because Batman!

The back half has the other portion of the jail cell and a weapons storage area for officers Photography equipment is also located on this section for documenting suspects.

There is also a breakaway exterior wall section to bust the bad guys out of the cell!

"Calling all cars! Calling all cars! Silent alarm at the First National Bank of Legoland, suspected robbery in progress. Bat-signal has been activated. I repeat, Bat-signal has been activated, over!"

...What do you guys think? Comments, questions, and suggestions are always welcome!

Edited July 29, 2022 by Murdoch17

[Bornin1980something]

I can't believe no-one has replied yet. This is excellent. 

[The Brick Boss]

This MOC is awesome dude! The color fits its purpose perfectly. 

[Murdoch17]

On 8/12/2022 at 4:05 AM, Bornin1980something said:

I can't believe no-one has replied yet. This is excellent. 

Thanks @Bornin1980something! I was starting to wonder about that myself

On 8/12/2022 at 11:31 AM, Poodabricks said:

This MOC is awesome dude! The color fits its purpose perfectly. 

Thanks @Poodabricks! I agree about the color-scheme... it was very Tim Burton / 1989 Gotham City inspired.