[MOC] Lunar "Legway" Bubblebug

[arnoldtblumberg]

https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-45444/arnoldtblumberg/lunar-legway-bubblebug/?inventory=1#comments

This tiny workhorse of the CCS (Classic Colonization Service) planetary base system was seen all across the galaxy for decades; indeed, many are still in operation. Its design simplicity, coupled with its ability to operate on minimal energy for long periods of time, made it a go-to vehicle for quick jaunts…or even long ones! Its single handlebar control and standing pilot (based on a long-known principle of space science, that human legs are great shock absorbers) led to colonists calling it the “LEGWAY,” evidently a sly reference to an ancient scooter with similar features. The comical bubble wheels and hubcaps were often a source of amusement, but they served a functional purpose, providing extra weight over a wider footprint for the small scooter to maintain stability in low gravity environments. As with many standard equipment designs supplied to multiple bases, several color schemes were available to conform to local operational standards.

[deraven]

Simple and adorable.  Nice history of the machinery as well.  

[Jerry McGlade]

Nice job, really good history of it!

[arnoldtblumberg]

Thanks to you both, much obliged!