Lego Buses

[spuddie]

Hi Everyone

I thought I'd share with you my design for a Lego Leyland National finished in London Transport red.

It's 6 studs wide, seats for 8 minifig passengers plus a driver, luggage rack, detailed cab area, visible engine at rear.

Comments and suggestions welcome, it would cost approx £40 to build using new bricks.

 

[Red Onion]

Has quite a classic Lego feel to it which I like. Just a random question but is the front door purposely in a yellow frame? Not a criticism, I can’t picture the original paint scheme just now!

 

[Flange Squeal]

Has quite a classic Lego feel to it which I like. Just a random question but is the front door purposely in a yellow frame? Not a criticism, I can’t picture the original paint scheme just now!

Here’s an example of a real bus in a livery that matches spuddie’s model - red with yellow front door and white bumper:

London Transport: LS436 (BYW436V) from Loughton Garage running in to Waltham Abbey on Route 250A

1980 Leyland National 10351A/2R B36D

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[Red Onion]

Here’s an example of a real bus in a livery that matches spuddie’s model - red with yellow front door and white bumper:

London Transport: LS436 (BYW436V) from Loughton Garage running in to Waltham Abbey on Route 250A

1980 Leyland National 10351A/2R B36D

flic.kr

That answers the question! Thank you for the picture.

 

[spuddie]

Yep, what Red Onion said with the helpful picture. They also had blue seats which I have used too.

 

[AlterEgo]

That’s a very impressive model!

 

[Red Onion]

That’s a very impressive model!

Fully agreed!

Yep, what Red Onion said with the helpful picture. They also had blue seats which I have used too.

Having seen the picture, it made sense. Great model and will look good in a street scene. Interested to see what minifigures you populate it with

 

[ChrisPJ]

Looks alright. Really wants to be 8 wide though.

 

[scosutsut]

Epic! Love this!

 

[Cowley]

Hi Everyone

I thought I'd share with you my design for a Lego Leyland National finished in London Transport red.

It's 6 studs wide, seats for 8 minifig passengers plus a driver, luggage rack, detailed cab area, visible engine at rear.

Comments and suggestions welcome, it would cost approx £40 to build using new bricks.
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It’s really good. I love the offset radiator grille and the smooth roof.

What about getting destination stickers printed for it? You could even make the front ones full width with the red divides either side of the actual blind to capture the classic shape above the windscreen maybe?

 

[spuddie]

Thanks for all the kind comments guys, If I do build one I will def look at sticker options to add some more detail.