A Whomping Entrance

This model is inspired by Harry and Ron’s entrance to Hogwarts in their second year, when they crash Mr. Weasley’s flying car into the Whomping Willow. For my model, however, I decided to create a unique twist by dramatically upscaling the already formidable willow. This makes for a truly whomping entrance!

This model, although fairly small, includes some cool features and loads of exciting details. The massive trunk is able to shift from side to side, and both of the sturdy “arm” branches can move forward and back. The forest floor is represented by colored plates and greenery elements, and a few other trees stretch their limbs skyward (but none are as tall as the great Whomping Willow!). The flying car is also represented, and can effectively “crash” into the willow’s giant boughs.

I hope you enjoy this model! I certainly loved putting it all together, and can say with confidence that this is the coolest thing I have ever built! Best of luck to the other contestants in this contest!