Swimming Pool MOC Build: 8 Lanes, 3m Diving Tower, Stands
Here is the short version: this brick swimming pool MOC uses about 3,100 parts, measures 66 x 46 cm when finished, takes roughly 11 hours at two hours a day, and costs around 600 yuan in total. The design packs in eight standard lanes, a three-metre diving tower and a stepped stand along one side. The water is laid with transparent light blue parts so you can see the lane lines printed on the pool floor through the surface. The instructions come from the brickplan platform, with the parts list split up by zone, which makes the model a good fit for anyone building sports venues for a city layout.
Step 1: Build the Pool Shell and Floor
Start with a 40 x 28 stud baseplate as the site, then cut a 30 x 18 stud pool opening in the middle. Build the pool walls in white bricks up to 10 layers high. For the floor, lay dark blue plates first, then a layer of transparent light blue plates to stand in for the water, sandwiching the printed lane line tiles between the two layers. Trim the pool edge with white curved bricks and place lifeguard chairs at the four corners. This step eats up roughly 1,000 parts.
Step 2: Finish the Diving Tower and Starting Blocks
The three-metre diving tower sits at one end of the pool and is built as a three-tier platform structure. The top springboard is made from long red plates that reach out over the water, with the front edge tilted up very slightly. Columns support the tower from below and a small staircase runs up the side. At the opposite end of the pool, build eight starting blocks, each with a white top surface and clear space in front for the entry. This module uses about 700 parts.
Step 3: Assemble the Spectator Stand and Changing Area
The stand runs along one side of the pool as five tiers, with two to three minifigures seated on each level and a ring of transparent barrier panels behind them. The changing area is a semi-open hut with lockers and a bench by the door. Around the poolside, add the small details: life rings, kickboards and a timing board built from 1x2 printed tiles. This module takes about 800 parts.
Step 4: Final Details and Atmosphere
Finish by adding a row of overhead beam lights above the pool. Once powered, the light falls across the water and the reflection off the transparent parts is very visible. Lay anti-slip floor tiles around the whole site and put a turnstile at the entrance. When everything is done, check your parts against the zone-by-zone list on the brickplan instruction page. Buy the transparent water parts in one order if you can, so the colour stays consistent across the surface.
FAQ
Q: Where do I download the swimming pool MOC instructions?
A: Search for the swimming pool on the brickplan website and you will find this set of plans. It offers high-resolution step-by-step views and a parts list broken down by zone. Registration gives you a free PDF download, and you can zoom in to check details.
Q: How do I make the lane lines on the pool floor look realistic?
A: Lay dark printed tiles flat on the pool floor and cover them with transparent light blue plates, so the lines show through the water surface. The plans mark the spacing for the lane lines: eight lines at 2-stud intervals is all you need.
Q: Is this MOC hard to build?
A: The difficulty is moderate to low. The main challenge is lining up the transparent parts of the water carefully; the diving tower and the stand are conventional structures. A complete beginner can follow the plans zone by zone and finish in about 11 hours.
Q: How much does it cost to buy all the parts?
A: About 600 yuan. The transparent light blue water parts are used in large quantities and account for roughly 200 yuan of that. The parts list is on the brickplan instruction page, so you can substitute transparent parts you already own first and then order only the gaps to save money.
Q: Does the diving springboard actually move?
A: The board is attached to the platform edge with hinge parts, so you can press it by hand to mimic a jump, and it springs back into place on its own. No motor is needed, and it gives kids a lot to play with.