June Monthly Building Competition Summertime Fun

Bricklover18

Since summer starts here in the US this month I thought that it would be a good idea to make this month's competition summertime themed. Build your favorite summertime scene or activity that you enjoy doing in the summer. It could be a simple park scene or even a school's out theme. Rules: no larger than a 32x32 baseplate. Only to 2/3 pictures per entry so the thread doesn't take forever to load. Winner will receive a small set as a prize!  Good luck and happy building! 

Bumblepants

This probably seems like a horrible choice for a 'favorite' activity in the summer but I haven't had a lawn to care for in 4-5 years and rather miss it. The smell and look of a fresh cut grass is quite soothing.

Astrobricks

That is one unruly lawn :)

Bumblepants

Astrobricks said:

That is one unruly lawn :)

It is the kind of yard you find might a lost sofa in or a truck on cinder blocks hiding in the kudzu.

catwrangler

Looks like you've got some creeping buttercup going on there! (I'm so glad I wasn't the one who dealt with that in our garden...)

Astrobricks

Bumblepants said:

Astrobricks said:

That is one unruly lawn :)

It is the kind of yard you find might a lost sofa in or a truck on cinder blocks hiding in the kudzu.

So I take it you're from the "South" of Bulgaria :-)

Bumblepants

Astrobricks said:

So I take it you're from the "South" of Bulgaria :-)

I am a Texan, just bounce around the world for work.

Bumblepants

Hey, y'all make stuff! It's​ going to be super lame when I host next month and there are no entries...

rdflego

I have a build that's ready to post but it needs a little something before I'll be happy with it. What about everyone else?

snowhitie

I've got a plan and some time to build coming up.

TheOriginalSimonB

I'm in the middle of clearing my study prior to redecorating and getting new shelving in (glass covered display space, yay!) so all my lego is currently boxed up and scattered across the house, but I plan to find some of it again soon...

vizzitor

I'm in a similar boat. I had an idea of something to submit but had to bag up all my parts and they're now taunting me in the boxes around my apartment before I move out.

Basically, the dog ate my homework...or something.

I should have much more space to spread out my stuff in a new place and begin building again.

Sorry to anyone opening this thread because of the new posts, expecting to see a few MOCs and instead seeing an excuse.

rdflego

I enjoy visiting the stoney beaches we have on my coast. I can always find something to do

Bumblepants

^i really like your waves technique. Looks great!

TheOriginalSimonB

I spy buried treasure...

snowhitie

Okay so this is just a little scene I made. I live sitting in the shade , close to the trees and the birds (and there's a doggy too) eating a cake or a donut. It's not the most fantastic build, but I've only used pieces from set #31065 after I build the second model.

 So the second picture is with that model included, the first is just my entry. Been planning on making a bigger scene but this was quite good for an extra challenge.

stlux

I have something ready, but it's too large for my (small) light box. (But at 27x32 it still qualifies!)

So in the next 2 weeks I will either learn how to fix backgrounds in GIMP, or buy a bigger light box ;)

BillyBricks84

Although I would like to put more time into my entry, I will be away from my LEGO for the next week, so this will have to do. 

In the last two years, my wife and I have discovered that we can see our town's fireworks display from the roof of our home. 

A blanket, a warm drink (cold if it is especially warm outside), and a place away from the crowds make for a nice evening together. 

stlux

Being a lazy git, getting a larger light-box it was! Missed to install a piece, so forgive the reflection...

The below picture is more showing my first attempt at making a brick-built road. (Lots of modifications to make) However bear with me, we'll get to the favourite summertime activity bit. It's in there somewhere!



Summer is the perfect occasion to spend time outside! (Well, as long as the temperature is in the 20-25C range I support...) There's all kinds of outdoor activities/festivities to take part in. And in Luxembourg (as frequently elsewhere), that means hot-dog stands at those festivities! Actually better, these serve all kinds of grilled sausages, both local and Portuguese ones.
This is actually not even close to being my favourite food, but somehow I associate them with being able to eat outdoors at these festivities.



At the Contern Comic festival in July there's usually a band of Stormtroopers, but maybe this year Batman will make an appearance? And will he be quicker than the doggie eyeing that sausage?

TheOriginalSimonB

Not quite last minute and not actually something I do, but a summer thing anyway - Tanning...

Turns out I don't have the right parts handy to add a few more intermediate shades as I planned, but you get the idea...

Sethro3

I just came across this. This would have been a fun competition. I'll have to wait to check back in July since I only have a few days left and no time to enter.

Fun entries everyone.

TheLegoMaster35

This is what I've been doing practically all summer. Compared to the actual game, this is quite crowded. As an added bonus, try to guess the game!

Bricklover18

Shall we vote for a winner or should I just choose the one with the most likes? 

snowhitie

It's up to you, feel free to choose a winner based on the most likes or the one you like best (for whichever reason) or you could organise a vote if you fancy. It's totally your choice.

Bricklover18

After careful consideration the winner is @Bumblepants ! Please pm me your address and a link to your wanted list! 

Bumblepants

Thanks! I did get to mow this past week so my dreams came true. Wasn't quite as fun as I remembered though. My parents home has too many hills

Bumblepants

A Great Vehicles Pizza Van arrived today from @Bricklover18! A very generous prize and one I had been really wanting! Thanks so much!