mobricki Posted January 16, 2013 (edited) This is based on the classic yellow school bus. I built this awhile ago but never took any pictures of it. I have modified it a few times since I originally built it. Edited January 20, 2013 by mobricki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mechanic Posted January 16, 2013 Wow! Good job, bus is very realistic. I had this idea, but it did not create:( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinioncorp Posted January 16, 2013 I like it, very clean lines and heavy feel to it. The stripe down the side looks great too. The windows would probably be better with the glass facing outwards however. My only criticism would be that the back wheel is too far back. On a real bus there's quite a bit of hang over in the rear to allow it to still make a tight turn - something like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theDeanoRama Posted January 16, 2013 I think you've capture the lines nicely here, you even managed the swing out stop sign - nice touch. As 'pinioncorp' mentions the back wheels could stand to be a bit further forward by 3 or 4 studs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faefrost Posted January 16, 2013 I love it. It perfectly captures the look and feel of a classic American school bus. That roof is just perfect. You can almost hear the children screaming and torturing a nerd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rriggs Posted January 16, 2013 Looks just as ugly as the real thing so a good job I guess... I would raise the suspension by one plate as it looks like the suspension sits too low IMO. Also, the door doesn't look like it's deep enough. I guess you're trying to reprsent the window in the door doesn't go all the way down but it just looks like the door is too small... Cheers Rog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted January 16, 2013 Great looking bus 'mobricki', it totally looks like a US school bus.....even if was driven by this guy Brick On Drive On 'mobricki' ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobricki Posted January 16, 2013 I like it, very clean lines and heavy feel to it. The stripe down the side looks great too. The windows would probably be better with the glass facing outwards however. My only criticism would be that the back wheel is too far back. On a real bus there's quite a bit of hang over in the rear to allow it to still make a tight turn - something like this. Looks just as ugly as the real thing so a good job I guess... I would raise the suspension by one plate as it looks like the suspension sits too low IMO. Also, the door doesn't look like it's deep enough. I guess you're trying to reprsent the window in the door doesn't go all the way down but it just looks like the door is too small... Cheers Rog Thanks for the feedback I'll put up new pics when I tweek it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cirkit Posted January 17, 2013 The bus looks great. I like the black stripes down the side, and I like how the nose and rear lights are- they look just right, shape-wise. My only qualms with the bus are that the doors to let the kids out are too high off the ground, normally when I see a school bus the doors go almost all the way to the ground- I think you'd need to stand on a box to get in the door of this bus; and the rear wheels. I agree with the others who said so before, they should be further away from the rear. Other than that, I think you've done a terrific job making this school bus. Well done to you. :) By the way, can it fit any Minifigures inside, or is it not big enough? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Guy Bri Posted January 17, 2013 Nice bus mobricki. It would fit well next to our other city vehicles. Although, I think you need to move the rear wheels forward, like so. The behind the axle were always my favorite as a kid. Keep up the good work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tedbeard Posted January 18, 2013 That is awesome. The shape and overall look is spot on. I especially love the classic shape of the front end and the use of the cheese graters for the grille. The only tiny quibble I have is a lack of "steps" into the front door. But then, I cannot think of how it would done so I'll just be quiet. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jargo Posted January 18, 2013 Very nice. Raising the suspension would allow you to use 2 of the the 2x3 window for the door. which kind of hangs below the body of the bus in reality. Then all It needs a suspension bridge to hang off for the classic school kids in peril scenario. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobricki Posted January 20, 2013 Okay so I updated it and I believe I solved all the major flaws. It now has a removable roof as well and as you can see the school baseball team is headed to their game. I lowered the door and raised the suspension. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rriggs Posted January 21, 2013 (edited) That is pretty much perfect now. Great job. Next challenge is to make the door so it opens! It's still ugly but I guess that is accurate... Cheers Rog Edited January 21, 2013 by rriggs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristel Posted January 21, 2013 Those few changes have made a huge difference. As rriggs said, pretty much perfect now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickmamba Posted January 21, 2013 That is a pretty slick looking bus, good job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Styer Posted January 21, 2013 Okay so I updated it and I believe I solved all the major flaws. I'm not sure I'd go as far as to say it had major flaws to start with, but you've significantly improved the model. Great piece! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theDeanoRama Posted January 21, 2013 Those few little changes make a huge difference. Now I want one! May attempt my own once I get my window count up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kibosh Posted January 21, 2013 I've struggled with making an operational door for my school bus for ages now. After seeing your bus, I may just give up. It looks fantastic. Great job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Guy Bri Posted January 21, 2013 Much better looking with a shorter wheelbase! Now it can navigate those 90º corners on roadplates with ease Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobricki Posted January 21, 2013 That is pretty much perfect now. Great job. Next challenge is to make the door so it opens! It's still ugly but I guess that is accurate... Cheers Rog That is next on my list but I'm not sure if I will be able to without major design changes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted January 21, 2013 Wow great MOC ...but the only school I like is the school of the lego city! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ResIpsaLoquitur Posted January 21, 2013 Looking good. Can you swap out that red bump for a clip-on stop sign? Not sure how you'd get it to hinge, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tedbeard Posted January 21, 2013 Wow, nice work. Looks even better now. You should sell instructions when (if) they get MocPlans.com up and running. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
