1/12 diecast VW bus conversation

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.

https://i.postimg.cc/vBX0MHBR/IMG-20190902-222140-873.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/B6Jmd1Jc/IMG-20190902-222140-872.jpg

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

https://i.postimg.cc/HWZ6hxRX/IMG-20190920-102648.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/XqzxGHdQ/IMG-20190921-183052.jpg

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
http://www.wardsmodelbuilder.com
wardsmodelbuilder@outlook.com

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....

https://i.postimg.cc/dt5xLKxk/IMG-20200323-131151.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/hj8CgFmG/IMG-20200323-160347.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/4dR8r4mM/IMG-20200323-160419.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/h4rC5Bgy/IMG-20200323-160425.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/wTgC12xP/IMG-20200323-131115.jpg

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

Chris
http://www.wardsmodelbuilder.com
wardsmodelbuilder@outlook.com