Nexus7 Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 I have always wanted to build this model. It took me some time before I decided to give it a go. Presenting model of Polish Jelcz 043 bus (our Czech readers will recognize Skoda 706RTO). It was developed in mid 60' and was very popular through 80'. There were many different versions of the bus, some intersting, some nice and some plain weird. I chose a typical city version (272MEX) in popular livery. Note the trailer! Reference picture Quote
lightningtiger Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 I'm not normally into 8 wide vehicles (mainly 6 wide) but this is very good indeed. Really like the red and white paint job and the style of the bus very 'That 70's Show' or 'Good Times' look. My favorite part is the front of the bus with the curved bricks and slope pieces that give this bus it's 70's style ! Great work, Nexus7. Quote
WhiteFang Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 Nice creation of this realistic looking bus. I like the color combination that you have used down there. You only lacked the presence of your passengers in the bus, other than that, this is a very nice public transport of the past. This MOC has been featured in Classic-Town.net. Quote
Rick Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 Very nice design indeed. Too bad it's 8-wide instead of 6- or 7-wide. Quote
Batbrick Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 Very neat Nexus7! I especially love the way you've integrated the colour scheme there, and the use of windows is fantastic. My favourite part however is the doors, which look perfect! Batbrick Away! Quote
Jasper Joppe Geers Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 Excellent bus! And glad you did it 8 studs wide! I'm one of those who doesn't believe in vehicles like that on 6 studs.. it just doesn't make sence. Looking at the picture i see some houses on them? Where can i have a look at those!?... Top job! JJ. Quote
DJ Force Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 I love it! How did you do the yellow stripe on the arch above the wheels? Stickers, I assume? Quote
prateek Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 First thought I thought was, woah. That's one amazing bus The front looks great, and the proportions are flawless Quote
Ralph_S Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 I'm not going to argue about scale. To each their own. What strikes me about this bus first and foremost os how nicely proportioned it is. Well done Cheers, Ralph Quote
Legostein Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 Hello! That's a fantastic vehicle combination. The smaller trailer is really cute. What I like best are the SNOT doors which are offset towards the interior. Looking great! Cheers, ~ Christopher Quote
Nexus7 Posted November 22, 2009 Author Posted November 22, 2009 Thank you very much for your response! I have just finished another version of this bus: Where can i have a look at those!?... Try here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 DJ Force, yes, yellow stripe on an arch brick is a sticker (cut from big Yellow/Red Ferrari set sticker sheet) As for the scale, as you can see I opt for 8-wide, it just looks a little bit more natural in minifig world. I have to say, though, I have seen some amazing 6-wide creations. Quote
Brick & Mortimer Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 Cool bus! I can already hear it heave and puff as it stops or starts Try here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Btw, I like how you captured the statue of Manneke Pis in your town (link n° 2). I recognised it immediatly! Have you been to Belgium, or did you use pictures? For those of you that don't know Manneke Pis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manneke_Pis Quote
Commodore Hornbricker Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 Great Bus. The long version is so interesting. I have never seen one like it. Quote
kris kelvin Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 Simply fantastic work Nexus. All versions are just great but this last one is a masterpiece. Quote
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