American school bus scale model kits? Do they exist?

[Greasefinger]

Been looking for a 1:24 or 1:25 scale kit of the classic yellow american school bus (like in the picture below). Considering it has become a symbol of American life like Mustangs, Corvettes or Peterbilts, I'm surprised I have found only some diecasts.

Interestingly, Zeropaints do have a color called "American school bus yellow" in their catalogue. Now only the bus is missing.

https://www.zero-paints.com/American_School_Bus_Yellow_Paint_60ml--product--7627.html

Thanks for any info.

 

Edited December 30, 2024 by Greasefinger

[stitchdup]

the monogram s'cool bus might give you most of a body but you might need a second body to unchop or unsection it. there are a few print files available if you have access to a 3d printer. the print files cover various years from the 50 chevy and ford trucks through to current international versions. the chassis are usually kinda toyish on the prints

[iamsuperdan]

I have 3d print files for a mid-80s Ford-based Thomas B700. Haven't printed yet though.

[peteski]

There was a build thread on this forum some time ago where one of the members scratchbuilt a school bus in 1:25.  It was very well done.

[Greasefinger]

23 minutes ago, peteski said:

There was a build thread on this forum some time ago where one of the members scratchbuilt a school bus in 1:25.  It was very well done.

Thanks, I guess you mean this one?
 

 

That's certainly very nice, unfortunately beyond my skills..

AMT wake up..

[stitchdup]

6 hours ago, iamsuperdan said:

I have 3d print files for a mid-80s Ford-based Thomas B700. Haven't printed yet though.

i know that bus and i used to live about 10 mins walk along the road behind it, near that church. they have 2 more flat front versions

[peteski]

6 hours ago, Greasefinger said:

Thanks, I guess you mean this one?

Yup.