Bill Ward - All - LEGO - Models - Town

Coast Guard Base

Last fall, the Bay Area LEGO Train Club (BayLTC) was doing a show where many of our usual waterfront models were not available, so I volunteered to build a new model for that spot. I discovered Coast Watch HQ sets on sale at Costco for about $20 each, and bought two of them. I used many parts from the sets, such as the baseplates and windows, but built a new design to be a little more realistic. The building is of my own original design, but the helicopter and cutter are based on real U.S. Coast Guard equipment. Since it was for a train show, I made it come apart into pieces for easy transport.

Esso Garage

A garage to take your LEGO cars for their regular maintenance. Has two service bays, each with a lift to give the mechanics access underneath the car. Also equipped with a workbench and a complete inventory of repair parts and tires.

This model is fully detailed on the interior, and also features rare and valuable printed bricks (Two each of "ESSO SERVICE" and "GARAGE") from the 1960's.

Modular Downtown Buildings

These buildings were made for the BayLTC train layouts. Fellow club member Kenny Paul and I agreed on a standard for the placement of Technic pegs to connect the buildings together. However, with practice it turned out to be easier to not connect them, but to just place them next to each other.

The pegs are placed in a 1x2 Technic brick with peg hole, at the 7th and 8th studs in from the street, at the 3rd and (optionally) 8th brick heights. In addition, pegs may be placed at the rear, also at the 7th and 8th studs from the edge. The backs and sides of the buildings are incomplete because they are not visible; the rule is that from street level to the 6th stud, and everything above 12 bricks in height, must be decorated.

The tan building has a removable wall on the right side. This allows it to be a corner building or to be in the middle of a series of buildings. The removable wall features a fire escape.

Miscellaneous Cars

This assortment of cars was created for the BayLUG train layout.

Street Sweeper

Designed around the brush from the LEGO Car Wash, this truck provides an important civic service.

Truck with Zodiac Boat

Another boat entry, this ordinary one-piece LEGO inflatable boat is improved with the addition of a control console and outboard motor.

Van and Sailboat

Another boat and vehicle combination, this sailboat sits high on its trailer but if you remove the keel it looks good on a blue baseplate representing water.

Yellow Hopper Truck (Version 2)

The revised trailer for this truck is a bit more realistic. Compare it with the original version.

Class C Motorhome

Tour the country in comfort in this luxurious model. Sleeps three minifigs: one above the cab and two in the rear. Includes a complete galley for cooking meals on the road, and television over the rear bed which is connected to a satellite dish on the roof.

The roof comes off for optimum playability.

This model was tied for first place in the July 2002 BayLUG vehicle contest. My prize was a 6665: River Runners set.

Garbage Truck

My Garbage Truck gathers up all the MegaBloks and other unwanted material from the LEGO town.