This is my latest commission project, I have been asked if I could convert this 1/12 diecast model into what is known as the "bullet" bus that was used as target practise as it sat abandoned out in the desert. I will be trying to recreate the model to a similar condition as the photo below, with the rust and old paintwork and of course all the bullet holes.
I have made a start breaking the model down into smaller pieces, which have then been stripped of their original paint.
The customer also wants the roof windows cut out, so I will now make a start on those and start drilling the holes prior to priming everything ready for paint.
Chris
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1/12 diecast VW bus conversation
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Re: 1/12 diecast VW bus conversation
What an odd use of a perfectly good splitty, but looks like a real challenge! Watching with interest.
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This was intended to be a complete build thread but unfortunately I just havent had the time to keep it updated.
But I do have the project finished for the customer, so here are some photos....
Happy to hear your thoughts, it is a little of an unusual proeject but one I have very much enjoyed.
Chris
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But I do have the project finished for the customer, so here are some photos....
Happy to hear your thoughts, it is a little of an unusual proeject but one I have very much enjoyed.
Chris
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wardsmodelbuilder@outlook.com
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Re: 1/12 diecast VW bus conversation
The result is great, overall impact is strong!
How you achieve the grainy edges of the headlamps? Look like they are dissolved by rust.
About roof windows: they are placed randomly, not like the real thing, aren't they?
How you achieve the grainy edges of the headlamps? Look like they are dissolved by rust.
About roof windows: they are placed randomly, not like the real thing, aren't they?