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Kodie
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United States
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 Posted - 10/12/2007 : 7:51:45 PM
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I modified the driver area, and eliminated that overhead control panel. The driver area still needs work.
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Lifestar Fe
Top Member
United States
521 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2007 : 8:05:37 PM
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Nice IC! Here is my design. Sorry it is a bit blurry. It is based on a Freightliner Chassis, and has some HDX aspects to it.  |
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Edited by - Lifestar Fe on 11/12/2007 12:17:13 PM |
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Kodie
Top Member
United States
2028 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2007 : 11:53:01 PM
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Here is just a front to a concept IC FE. More to come.
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Lifestar Fe
Top Member
United States
521 Posts |
Posted - 11/12/2007 : 12:23:27 PM
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Here is another design that I have ben working on for awhile. It looks something like an old Microcirt, but is different in alot of ways. The bus is a handicap bus, but has no lift. The stepwell folds flat and a ramp extends out the bottom for this to be possible. The attendants seat can swivel around to have better view of the students, and there is a mirror system for the driver to see the door better.  |
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Kodie
Top Member
United States
2028 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2008 : 04:08:20 AM
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I have come up with something new, or what I believe to be new. This is an RE school bus but there is a grille in the front of the bus for the air to flow to the back... how you ask? through a series of ducts. Your comments are appreciated, its out there but I like it. The 3D view is as done as its going to get. Obviously the right side would have seats and the other air intake cover. The front of it is sorta C2ish unfortunately. The 3D and other view are slightly different behind the rear seat, I made them days apart and didnt realize until a minute ago. I must have cut off the end of the bottom image. It is suppose to have radiator on the end, sorry.
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Edited by - Kodie on 01/06/2008 04:11:29 AM |
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Jake
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USA
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Lifestar Fe
Top Member
United States
521 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2008 : 2:12:28 PM
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Looks pretty nice. Very detailed too, alot better than i can do...
Anyway, I like the lower ducts and the idea, but the upper grill seems odd to me. I like the ducts under the seats though. |
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bus724
Top Member
USA
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Posted - 01/06/2008 : 2:41:40 PM
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It's a good idea, but you'd need a really good system of air filters to keep those ducts clean. It might be better to try a rear engine with a front radiator, just run coolant lines instead of air ducts. That might also help with better heat and defrosting for the driver.
I've never seen it done on an RE, but I've driven a Volvo transit bus that had a mid-mount underfloor engine (like a Crown), but with a front radiator. |
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Buskid
Top Member
USA
3368 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2008 : 4:37:51 PM
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Originally posted by bus724
I've never seen it done on an RE, but I've driven a Volvo transit bus that had a mid-mount underfloor engine (like a Crown), but with a front radiator.
To add to that, Crown did utilize the forward radiator/mid-mounted engine combination on some of their buses in the 1940s.  |
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Kodie
Top Member
United States
2028 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2008 : 5:49:56 PM
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Originally posted by 92WardSenatorFE
Kodie, instead of PAINT, i'd recommend you to use this.
http://sketchup.google.com/
Thanks Jake, I will give it a try. I wasnt aware Google had that technology. |
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Kodie
Top Member
United States
2028 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2008 : 9:50:37 PM
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I added to my design. I was experimenting. More to come.
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Kodie
Top Member
United States
2028 Posts |
Posted - 03/16/2008 : 3:32:23 PM
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I was sketching in study hall a few months ago and came up with this. I spilled water on it so it got wrinkled but you get the idea. I messed up the cup holder on the left pretty badly.
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Lifestar Fe
Top Member
United States
521 Posts |
Posted - 03/16/2008 : 3:56:43 PM
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| Nice! I sketch bus designs all the time, but i wont upload them because they are kind of messy. If I come up with a good idea, then I work on the idea in the computer. I am working on a RE design right now, with a rear exit door. I drew it all out in Spanish, and now I just have to make it in the computer. I should be finished next week. |
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Kodie
Top Member
United States
2028 Posts |
Posted - 03/16/2008 : 4:14:18 PM
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I drew it all out in Spanish
Shouldnt you be paying attention?
I look forward to seeing yours. I have more somewhere.. I just have to find them. |
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Kodie
Top Member
United States
2028 Posts |
Posted - 03/18/2008 : 1:33:20 PM
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Ive had this done for awhile and just found it. The angle is messed up but I still think it looks good. Its a Blue Bird IHC.
Here is an activity bus version:
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Edited by - Kodie on 03/18/2008 4:57:23 PM |
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Lifestar Fe
Top Member
United States
521 Posts |
Posted - 03/22/2008 : 10:18:17 PM
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| Love it!! Just got back from my trip, so I should have my bus design finished by Tuesday. |
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Kodie
Top Member
United States
2028 Posts |
Posted - 04/06/2008 : 4:19:24 PM
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Another I have had done but came across in some files:
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Kodie
Top Member
United States
2028 Posts |
Posted - 06/24/2008 : 3:24:11 PM
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This isnt exactly new but I made this one over the past two days. Its suppose to be a 1979 Wayne Loadstar, CA spec. Its not perfect but Im happy with it.
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Edited by - Kodie on 06/25/2008 10:32:35 PM |
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Jake
Top Member
USA
3527 Posts |
Posted - 06/24/2008 : 4:00:56 PM
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Originally posted by Kodie
This isnt exactly new but I made this one over the past two days. Its suppose to be a 1979 Wayne Loadstar, CA spec. Its not perfect but Im happy with it.
Very nice what program are you using? |
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Kodie
Top Member
United States
2028 Posts |
Posted - 06/24/2008 : 5:38:40 PM
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| Good ole' paint. |
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Kodie
Top Member
United States
2028 Posts |
Posted - 06/26/2008 : 12:09:10 PM
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I created another. Its a Thomas Vista. I think the hood sticks out a bit too far but overall I am happy with it.
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Kodie
Top Member
United States
2028 Posts |
Posted - 06/26/2008 : 1:07:15 PM
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Wow, you're right I left out some mirrors! Oh well.. I'm too lazy to go back and fix it  .. I'll fix it eventually. |
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Lifestar Fe
Top Member
United States
521 Posts |
Posted - 06/26/2008 : 1:23:13 PM
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| Great job!!!!! Both of those are very good. |
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mr.dave
Advanced Member
USA
414 Posts |
Posted - 06/26/2008 : 4:26:38 PM
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| I want a big "fly swatter" for cars parked in bus loops. |
Shiny side up, greasy side down |
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IC-RE
Top Member
USA
4117 Posts |
Posted - 06/27/2008 : 5:52:25 PM
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| That Vista is good! It looks like a VA spec'ed bus since it doesnt have the Thomas logos etc. lol |
 bus 1980, a 2008 IC RE 300 for Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, Virginia. |
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Thomas Ford 85-16
Top Member
USA
4177 Posts |
Posted - 06/28/2008 : 08:55:31 AM
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These last few pages are great you guys! I don't have time or patience to sit down and do this stuff anymore. I'm really impressed by that Wayne, Kodie, and your design work in Paint is good too. You obviously pay attention to detail.
Did you base that Wayne off of something you saw? Just curious since I didn't think they had overhead mounted wipers that late in the game. |
Mike's Bus Yard - http://buses.zwebpages.com - Since 1999
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Kodie
Top Member
United States
2028 Posts |
Posted - 06/28/2008 : 10:50:24 AM
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Originally posted by Thomas Ford 85-16
These last few pages are great you guys! I don't have time or patience to sit down and do this stuff anymore. I'm really impressed by that Wayne, Kodie, and your design work in Paint is good too. You obviously pay attention to detail.
Did you base that Wayne off of something you saw? Just curious since I didn't think they had overhead mounted wipers that late in the game.
Thanks so much for your comments everyone! Thomas-Fod, I looked at a few different Waynes while making it, so it is possible that the wipers are wrong. The lift door and emergency doors were a request made by someone, and I had a picture to go off. |
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Lifestar Fe
Top Member
United States
521 Posts |
Posted - 06/28/2008 : 12:57:33 PM
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Originally posted by Kodie
The lift door and emergency doors were a request made by someone, and I had a picture to go off.
Looks great Kodie!!! |
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BlueBirdMan
Senior Member
193 Posts |
Posted - 07/14/2008 : 10:29:28 PM
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Originally posted by Kodie
I have come up with something new, or what I believe to be new. This is an RE school bus but there is a grille in the front of the bus for the air to flow to the back... how you ask? through a series of ducts. Your comments are appreciated, its out there but I like it. The 3D view is as done as its going to get. Obviously the right side would have seats and the other air intake cover. The front of it is sorta C2ish unfortunately. The 3D and other view are slightly different behind the rear seat, I made them days apart and didnt realize until a minute ago. I must have cut off the end of the bottom image. It is suppose to have radiator on the end, sorry.
Okay first of all these drawings are great! I was looking at this design and wondering a few things but first..what direction is the air flow going into the radiator? |
Bring back the "backing" sign! |
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Kodie
Top Member
United States
2028 Posts |
Posted - 07/14/2008 : 10:37:46 PM
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| I didnt put much thought into the mechanics of it but the air would flow from front to rear, starting from the grille on the front of the bus. |
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BlueBirdMan
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Posted - 07/14/2008 : 10:50:15 PM
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| my thought would be why not eliminate the extra ducts and just have airflow from the sides close to the radiator..just a thought |
Bring back the "backing" sign! |
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ICrider
Senior Member
United States
127 Posts |
Posted - 12/07/2008 : 08:01:27 AM
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Originally posted by jjf221fe
Here's a Front Engine design I made in my spare time:
You'll notice a few details may be missing (mirrors) and I also spaced out where some colors need to be (the flashers). As well, stray marks are present in a few places. I had many many more designs, but I had to reload Windows on my computer and never got a chance to save everything else to a disk. This is all for now.
Holy crap!Thats a heck of an overhang.................I like it! |
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ICrider
Senior Member
United States
127 Posts |
Posted - 12/07/2008 : 3:10:11 PM
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My attempt:(mark this,needs a TON of work
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Edited by - ICrider on 12/08/2008 04:22:17 AM |
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ICrider
Senior Member
United States
127 Posts |
Posted - 12/07/2008 : 5:46:56 PM
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This 1 used SketchUp:
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ICrider
Senior Member
United States
127 Posts |
Posted - 12/08/2008 : 04:57:12 AM
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Originally posted by Kodie
Not my design but some modifications to the roof cap and grille. 
And I really like it. |
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