1/48 B-58 Hustler

[Lucky13]

 

[SaparotRob]

Great one Don!
I have this one in the stash and would love to build it for the next group build as it would look great sitting in the display case next to my F-102, but the problem is it wouldn't fit in the display case. The 102 barly fits in the display case, and I don't have anywhere else to put it right now if I build it.

You need a bigger house.

 

[Donivanp]

You need a bigger house.

Yeah he didn't say the house couldn't fit it, he needs a bigger display case.

 

[Grant Barr]

I'm not much of a jet fan Don, but I am liking the look of this one. I'll be watching this one with interest - great work so far!

 

[Grant Barr]

Pun not fully intended - made me chuckle none-the-less...

 

[SaparotRob]

Yeah he didn't say the house couldn't fit it, he needs a bigger display case.

What better place for one than a bigger house?

 

[Builder 2010]

I give you a lot of credit in handling all those resin parts. There's a big chance to screw them up and you're doing a wonderful job in not doing that. I like how you used the tape to give you guidance on routing out the openings. The B-58 was a magnificant aircraft that (to me) looks exactly like a jet bomber should look. I saw it at the MOUSAF and was amazed at how big it was. I'll be following your work. It's going to be a crowd pleaser.

 

[Donivanp]

After getting everything all situated I than shot a black (Mr Surface 1500) primer. Removed everything and used a light gull gray base. The cockpit is a light gray with the avionics being a darker gray. Dark gull or medium gray looks to be about right.

The LS set includes the front pit. I hadn't noticed it before and I'm not sure I'm going to use it. Fighting with less resin is better if it's not really a add, my opinion.

 

[Gnomey]

Nicely done so far!