1/12 diecast VW bus conversation

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1/12 diecast VW bus conversation

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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.

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I have made a start breaking the model down into smaller pieces, which have then been stripped of their original paint.

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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.

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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....

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Happy to hear your thoughts, it is a little of an unusual proeject but one I have very much enjoyed.

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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?
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