How many minifigures are included?

One minifigure comes with the set.

Which colours does it use most?

Dark bluish grey, yellow, white and light bluish grey are the main colours.

Can I use the parts for something else?

Yes, the “What can I build?” tool on this page suggests other models from the same parts.

City Harbor

LEGO® Seaplane

The Seaplane 3178 is a 2010 City set from the harbour range. It contains 102 pieces and one minifigure. The complete parts list is on this page.

Set number: 3178
Year: 2010
Pieces: 102
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Harbor
Different parts: 57

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 57

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (5)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 1

Man, Dark Blue Plaid Shirt, Dark Blue Legs, Red Cap, Silver Sunglasses fig-0004024 pieces × 1

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

Catamaran yacht - 3178 alternate 50 pieces by xqr_

View the idea at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

Taking flight over the harbour

A harbour scene feels more complete when something lands on the water, and this seaplane does that job in a compact package. With 102 pieces it comes together quickly, so it suits a short building session. It works well beside larger harbour sets such as boats and piers, adding variety to the display, and the included minifigure gives you someone to put at the controls or waiting on the jetty straight away.

Yellow, white and two greys

Dark bluish grey, yellow, white and light bluish grey dominate. The yellow gives a bright accent that is easy to spot during play, while the white and grey tones lend the model a practical, workmanlike look. The mix fits rescue and transport scenes around a harbour and combines easily with other City models. The parts list further down this page shows exactly how the colours are distributed across the whole set.

Plenty of variety in a small box

The number of distinct parts stands out: among the 102 pieces there are 50 different part types. That points to many specialist elements, such as hull, wing and small detail pieces, rather than large quantities of identical bricks. While building you will often reach for different shapes and need to look closely. It also makes the set an interesting source of spares, because you can look up every part by colour and quantity in the list on this page.

Play it, display it, rebuild it

At 102 pieces the plane is sturdy enough for play and small enough for a shelf. If you later want to rebuild it, the “What can I build?” tool on this page shows which other models are possible from these parts or from your wider collection. The yellow and grey pieces are particularly handy for vehicles and aircraft of your own design, so the set stays useful long after the first build is finished.

FAQ

How many minifigures are included?: One minifigure comes with the set.
Which colours does it use most?: Dark bluish grey, yellow, white and light bluish grey are the main colours.
Can I use the parts for something else?: Yes, the “What can I build?” tool on this page suggests other models from the same parts.

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