Design Inspiration:

My fondness of nature and the outdoors made me eager to design a model of a realistic natural landscape for BDP series 2. I decided to draw inspiration from childhood camping holidays that I spent in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The waterfalls, rivers, lakes and vast pine forests there were truly breathtaking, and I tried my best to replicate some of that scenery in this model. The most challenging parts of the model to design were the tall pine trees (it was difficult to replicate their conical profiles in brick form), the tent (because of its complex geometry) and the mountain ridge, which required lots of trial and error with different slopes and wedges to achieve an organic shape.

Design Details:

Relive special memories of the natural world with this brick-built recreation of a picturesque pine forest landscape located in the heart of the mountains. The model features 3 main parts: the forest floor, wild rapids and a mountain ridge.

The forest floor is richly detailed with patches of moss, lichen, twigs, mushrooms, wildflowers, ferns, wild strawberry plants and a variety of pine trees. It's home to a myriad of wildlife including a ladybug, bees, birds and a pair of hungry squirrels, which can be seen feasting on the pine cones of a fallen pine tree. Other brick-built details for builders to discover include a tree stump, an eagle's nest, a supply of firewood and a campfire. A camping tent complete with an accessible interior is one of the main highlights of the building experience with its interesting geometry and angled placement.

The wild rapids feature a spectacular waterfall and turbulent milky blue water with exposed rocks. They are perfect for activities such as whitewater canoeing and fishing, and can be crossed on foot via stepping stones.

The mountain ridge serves as a magnificent backdrop for the model and features an expansive cave system that can be explored. The cave is decorated with hanging vines, stalagmites, stalactites, crystals and animals including a bat, a rat and a spider. Additional details include a spiderweb, hidden treasure and a hiker's skeleton. A beautiful rainbow can be seen emerging behind the rocky peaks of the mountain ridge, providing a splash of colour.

There are many examples of interesting parts usage throughout the model for builders to discover (see how many you can spot!). The model makes a fantastic landscaping parts pack for MOC builders with its abundance of earth tones and botanical elements. I hope you enjoy the model as much as I did designing it.

Design Specifications:

4 minifigures + 1 skeleton;

1839 pieces;

Measures approx. 39cm wide, 20cm deep and 19cm high.