Haven't update this thread in a while, but I have been working.
I fiberglassed the inside of my bucket! Totally not as scary as it was in my head.

Just about finished with the sanding and priming.

The one spot over the earcap is still a bit wonky, but it's going to be covered with a light, so I'm not worried.

Trying to get the light positioned correctly was a pain... so I found an old piece of paracord and used that to find the center of the bucket.

Waiting for glue to dry.
Put down painters tape, glued the light in the correct position. Will remove the light and then go to work with Bondo and/or Apoxie Sculpt to fill in the voids and build up a platform.

Once I had a center line, I was able to position the light so it pointed forward.

I also fabricated this to go over the light so it looked less like a modern tactical flashlight. Will most likely greeble it up as well.

The mirror tint for my visor should arrive tomorrow. I also have the spray paint I need for my kit. Hoping to have the bucket at least display ready by the end of the week.
Thoughts? Suggestions? Questions?