GB-66 1/48 B-58A Hustler - Zombie/Favorite Aircraft in your Stash

[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!

 

[Donivanp]

Ok let the games begin.. Rescrubbing started.

I started with a Tamiya scribe .01 and shortly broke it. (Not very stout and expensive. ) I bought a relatively inexpensive set if scribers off Amazon and they be working it.
Using a strip of embossing tape as a guide, i've had a couple of minor OOOps but not bad... Fixable.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Scribing............................NOT my favourite occupation.

 

[Donivanp]

Scribing............................NOT my favourite occupation.

Me neder

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far!

 

[A4K]

Good stuff Don.

 

[Wayne Little]

Go man...also not always a fan of scribing lines either....

 

[T Bolt]

Looks like a whole lotta work to do

 

[Donivanp]

Describing coming along, breaking in the new addition.

 

[A4K]

I'll be there at 6 Don.

 

[Donivanp]

I'll be there at 6 Don.

What 6 Evan? 6pm, 6am? 6th of July? Which time zone are you working from? QUESTIONS QUESTIONS QUESTIONS AHHHHHH

 

[A4K]

Things to do today:
1) Mess with Don's head. □TICK!