Jump to content

Modify 75902 Scooby Doo Mystery Machine to fit 5 minifigs in the front


jaisonline

Recommended Posts

I was going to have the my latest build review be for the 75902 Scooby Doo Mystery Machine set.  After watching my son building the set with some help from me, I decided against it (for now). 

Don't get me wrong, it's a GREAT little set and decent build.  The only "Con" if I were to nitpick would be the inability to fit everyone (Fred, Shaggy, Velma, Daphine and Scooby) in front just like in the cartoon.

After looking online, I was able to locate someone who slightly modified the van to allow more interior room for Scooby.  I further enlarged the interior for more width.

image.thumb.jpg.0bff1e264b73f96b6d3577ff

image.thumb.jpg.46d0018e32a7dcf62be979bc

This was helpful and gave me ideas to further enhance the van to fit the entire gang.  I estimated the length needed to be increased by only 2 studs.

Here is the outcome without stickers applied and some comparison pics to the regular set.   I just wonder why Lego didn't increase the length by two studs before releasing the set.  I need to make a list of the parts used but estimate only about 20 total elements were either replaced or added.

20_75902.thumb.jpg.0632c929a0981014a69fe

 

I do want to modify the "B" pillar from two 1x1 bricks to 2 2x2 bricks and two 2x2 studded plates.

I had to borrow two Medium Azure Slope Curved 2 x 2 No Studs elements from the original roof.

25_75902.thumb.jpg.bb4e09f55812c12134247

 

Borrowed two Medium Azure Slope Curved 2 x 2 No Studs elements from the original roof.24_75902.thumb.jpg.8506c79e59ba142b3ccf5

 

Here are the build steps.  I did try to use light and dark bley (blueish gray) bricks for the modified and substituted bricks. .

After some pics, i included snap shots of the manual so you can see the differences.  In other pics, I included both the van and manual.

01_75902.thumb.jpg.7287ea2fdc566db40f7c5

02_75902.thumb.jpg.20000dc4d4cf13cc27d06

03_75902.thumb.jpg.065e00cabe7e4ecef6ba3

04_75902.thumb.jpg.7680f81cc5f53eb13bf60

06_75902.thumb.jpg.c7274b47336c125c9ecd6

 

Starting the sides.

 

07_75902.thumb.jpg.55a8bf007fc10d6a813f2

08_75902.thumb.jpg.db6a71e95d5285fd047c609_75902.thumb.jpg.67ef603e71533757d911810_75902.thumb.jpg.34d3d5eac12ac7ac43c4f11_75902.thumb.jpg.4509a76fd4eb3f7ef571e12_75902.thumb.jpg.903b27c1e1bab0fce0a8c13_75902.thumb.jpg.60b2ebdbc767a4553e4a5

Adding the wheels, tires and making the undercarriage sturdy.

 

14_75902.jpg

15_75902.jpg

  • Like 8
Link to comment
Share on other sites

very nice job! I'm thankful for this thread!

I guess I'll try to modify it just a little more so that the side of the window part doesn't look as awkward. maybe lengthen the side of the van a little bit by putting a "green pillar" there and then finish with the "blue pillar" might be a good idea.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The original roof increased by 2 studs also.

I also had to borrow two Medium Azure Slope Curved 2 x 2 No Studs elements from the original roof.
 

 

22_75902.thumb.jpg.2bd356d7647656a352b22

23_75902.thumb.jpg.a09560a691187bcd74801

 

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

yup.   I do want to modify the "B" pillar from two 1x1 bricks to 2 2x2 bricks and two 2x2 studded plates.  i just don't have the colored bricks yet and didn't want to use gray on the sides (other than for plates).

very nice job! I'm thankful for this thread!

I guess I'll try to modify it just a little more so that the side of the window part doesn't look as awkward. maybe lengthen the side of the van a little bit by putting a "green pillar" there and then finish with the "blue pillar" might be a good idea.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I tinkered with the "B" pillars and undid the changes since the minifigs in the rear seats couldn't fit with Scooby in the center.   In order to make this work these elements would need to prob be used : "4865 : Panel 1 x 2 x 1" and "47905 : Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides" with to create a SNOT design but it's tough to get Medium Azure in these types of elements (if at all).

4865.jpg47905.jpg

I applied the stickers and the van is looking better. I do need one sticker for each of the sides still.  Heck, even my dog wants to play with it.

26_75902.thumb.jpg.c236a17b88a5207eae06c

28_75902.thumb.jpg.b788a99f37dd529323ad9

29_75902.thumb.jpg.7a1997f36c7dbc577c495

27_75902.thumb.jpg.f5c92e5c4371b7a68e6b7

 

 

  • Like 6
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 4 months later...
  • 4 weeks later...
  • 3 months later...

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.


×
×
  • Create New...