Greg Law Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Very nice finish. The metal work is excellent. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 If you didn’t mention the kit’s slight length issues you wouldn’t know. Definitely one for a contest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Congratulations Bill, superb model and it has been enlightening as well as entertaining to follow this build. I agree with all the other endorsements, well done. Best Regards. Bob. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR2Don Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Excellent model of a fascinating aircraft. Just one question about the original - did they have to get volunteers to crew seats two and three - they couldn't see much from in there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 1 hour ago, busnproplinerfan said: Definitely one for a contest. I have my hopes... our local IPMS chapter has its show & contest in late August. Last year I brought home a silver with my SR-71. The Hustler will be in the same category for competition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 1 hour ago, MR2Don said: ...did they have to get volunteers to crew seats two and three - they couldn't see much from in there! LOL But they both had radar screens, the Navigator/Bombardier’s looking forward and the DSO’s gun radar looking to the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Outstanding work, Bill! The NMF looks superb and shiny - just like a real! Congratulations! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Very, VERY nice, Bill. An outstanding result, first-rate craftsmanship and attention to detail. Alan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted July 7, 2019 Author Share Posted July 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Nikolay Polyakov said: Outstanding work, Bill! The NMF looks superb and shiny - just like a real! Congratulations! Thanks Nikolay. I airbrushed a generous coat of Alclad Aqua Gloss after decaling, I was concerned when it began to pool on the Hustler’s big wing and looked milky in spots, but it dried perfectly clear and is nicely shiny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 New photos added 14 July -- See top of Post #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Superb build - I would have loved to have seen these when they were in service! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Splendid renditon,most life like 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quieto Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 It is fantastic! I like it very much how did you realize the metal shading: extremely realistic and balanced. A masterpiece!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Wow- best build of a B-58 I have seen in a long time! If you hadn't identified it, one would think you were working from the 1/48 Monogram Hustler! Outstanding exhaust staining and heat discoloration on the engine 'hot' sections....you even managed to get all 18 wheels on the ground at the same angle- I am impressed! I was lucky enough to have seen them fly back in the early sixties- an awesome beast that was 'way ahead of its electronics and engine management controls. Very, very nice job, and you picked the very best scheme and markings for your project. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted July 16, 2019 Author Share Posted July 16, 2019 3 hours ago, 72modeler said: ....you even managed to get all 18 wheels on the ground at the same angle- I am impressed! Thanks so much Mike. I never saw a Hustler fly (or even on the ground) but at least I’ve seen SR-71 Blackbirds do flybys. To ensure all wheels were touching, I used slow-setting tube glue on the main bogies and then placed the model on a pane of flat glass. One bogie kept sliding to a toe-out position, but I was able to fixed that by putting tape on the glass to increase friction between the wheels and glass while the glue hardened. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Outstanding work, excellent result.............she is a Beauty you make my day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilan Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Fantastic work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Gotta love a Hustler! Great work, looks very good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie1974 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Great build, the paint work is outstanding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil.C Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Unbelievably good! Nice to see a Hustler too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael-S Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Amazing work. Best regards. Michael. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Billn43, Your build of this record-breaking Hustler reminded me of another one. On 12 January, 1961, a B-58A-10-CF serialed 59-2442, named "Untouchable" flew from Carswell AB, Texas to Edwards AB, California, and flew two laps of 1,000km each and set six new speed records, averaging 1,061.82 mph. The pilot was a Major Henry J. Deutschendorf. The major's other claim to fame, besides his airmanship, was that he was the father of Henry J. Deutschendorf, jr., otherwise known as singer, songwriter, actor John Denver. See the link below for more information. Mike https://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=206765 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 8 hours ago, 72modeler said: Billn43, Your build of this record-breaking Hustler reminded me of another one. On 12 January, 1961, a B-58A-10-CF serialed 59-2442, named "Untouchable" flew from Carswell AB, Texas to Edwards AB, California, and flew two laps of 1,000km each and set six new speed records, averaging 1,061.82 mph. The pilot was a Major Henry J. Deutschendorf. The major's other claim to fame, besides his airmanship, was that he was the father of Henry J. Deutschendorf, jr., otherwise known as singer, songwriter, actor John Denver. See the link below for more information. Mike https://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=206765 Very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdauben Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 (edited) This is probably the best build of the B-58 kit I've ever seen. The bare metal pain job looks fantastic and the work on the open hatches and interior details really takes it to the next level. Edited July 18, 2019 by mdauben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 Just now, mdauben said: This is probably the best build of the B-58 I've ever seen. The bare metal pain job looks fantastic and the work on the open hatches and interior details really takes it to the next level. Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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