This page explores one of the most charming non-vehicle builds featured in LEGO set 400: the old-style windmill illustrated on the original 1960s packaging insert.
Long before LEGO sets became theme-driven, models like this windmill reflected everyday rural life. With its tall blue tower, simple pitched roof, and four broad sails, the design clearly draws inspiration from traditional European windmills, especially those found in Northern France, the Netherlands, and coastal regions where wind power shaped both landscapes and local economies. It’s a familiar silhouette, instantly recognisable even when reduced to a handful of basic bricks and a wheel (theme of the set 400-2 / 400-3).
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| Quantity | Photo | Color | Part Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
White | Window 1 x 2 x 1 with Trans-Clear Glass (27 / 27glass) |
| 8 |
|
White | Window 1 x 1 x 2 with Trans-Clear Glass (29 / 29glass) |
| 12 |
|
Red | Brick 2 x 4 |
| 25 |
|
Blue | Brick 2 x 4 |
| 4 |
|
White | Brick 2 x 4 |
| 6 |
|
White | Brick 2 x 3 |
| 28 |
|
Blue | Brick 2 x 3 |
| 9 |
|
White | Brick 2 x 2 |
| 17 |
|
Blue | Brick 2 x 2 |
| 4 |
|
Red | Brick 2 x 2 |
| 4 |
|
Red | Brick 2 x 10 |
| 4 |
|
White | Brick 2 x 10 |
| 3 |
|
White | Brick 2 x 8 |
| 6 |
|
Blue | Brick 2 x 8 |
| 4 |
|
White | Plate 2 x 8 |
| 10 |
|
White | Plate 4 x 8 |
| 2 |
|
Red | Slope 45 2 x 1 Triple without Inside Bar or Bottom Stud Holder |
| 4 |
|
White | Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube |
| 4 |
|
Blue | Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube |
| 4 |
|
White | Window 1 x 2 x 2 with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass |
| 1 |
|
Red | Door 1 x 2 x 3 Hinge on Right with Trans-Clear Glass |
| 1 |
|
Red | Wheel with 4 Studs and Axle Cam for Motor |
| 1 |
|
White | Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Wheels Holder, Trans-Clear Bottom |
| Total: 164 parts | Total weight: 365.8 g | ||