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Magic Bus 142
HILBERT
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Posted: Saturday, January 24, 2015 - 04:11 AM UTC
Probably some of you have seen the movie "Into the wild". As I am inspired by the bus that was used (existing) I would like to build this one from this picture.



But my question is, are there models of this type of bus? I believe it is an International Harvester K-5.

Thanks in advance!

Hilbert
trooper82
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Posted: Saturday, January 24, 2015 - 05:04 AM UTC
I believe its the 1939 International Harvester school bus so it may be possible to find a diecast or plastic model, try gooogle
HeavyArty
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Posted: Saturday, January 24, 2015 - 08:15 PM UTC
I have never seen a kit of that exact bus. You can make it pretty easily from a couple kits though. There is the Arii 1/32 Japanese Bonnet Bus.



You can combine it with the front end (hood, fenders, and grill, etc.) of a '30s truck to make it what you want.

Here is an example of one using a 1/24 '50s Ford truck front end.


Or a MASH bus using another 1/24 '50s truck front end.


You will also have to reposition the door and switch the driver's position (from right hand to left hand drive).

A bit of work, but doable. I have one and plan on converting it...eventually.
HILBERT
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Posted: Sunday, January 25, 2015 - 05:57 AM UTC
Thanks both of you!

Definitely some good information. Thanks!

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