Monogram's B-58 Hustler in 1:48

John Howling Mouse · February 25, 2009, 07:13:32 PM

Ummmm, not to be picky but, does anyone know if this big "new" version of the Hustler is actually some sort of re-issue? It's not just the raised panel lines, which were surprising enough----everything about this kit seems to be fairly retro...

Even some of the description of the aircraft in the destructions seem to be present tense, as if the bird was still operational (we wish!).

Daryl J. · February 25, 2009, 09:52:35 PM

...........................if only we weren't moving....................................

Daryl J., who'd get a few provided the next house had enough room.

noxioux · February 26, 2009, 06:06:03 PM

Yeah, that baby's been reboxed a million times, it seems. But the plastic is so frelling thick that you could sand 'er down and rescribe with a chainsaw and never hit bottom.

I love that kit, even though it's a real pig in some spots.

Cobra · February 26, 2009, 06:14:33 PM

sure would like to get that 1!!!!!!!!!!! Looks like it would work for my Plans to do the Spearhead Bomber from Stingray!!!!! anyone Know if it's been Released Yet?

stay cool guys!

cthulhu77 · February 28, 2009, 05:25:17 AM

It makes for a great ceiling hanger ! (hangar?) I saw one done up in black on fsm a long time ago, very cool.

Mossie · February 28, 2009, 09:59:17 AM

Now there' an idea for a whiff, it must be quite a challenge to make a retro B-58? Ditch the delta, add turrets, maybe scalorama the 1/48 kit into 1/72???

Aircav · March 01, 2009, 01:48:44 AM

Quote from: cthulhu77 on February 28, 2009, 05:25:17 AM
It makes for a great ceiling hanger ! (hangar?) I saw one done up in black on fsm a long time ago, very cool.

Like this one ?

nev · March 01, 2009, 04:20:36 AM

That looks wicked cool - as it idles up to the tanker and says "Hey, I'll have a Babycham"

***added html link for "Baby Cham"***

noxioux · March 01, 2009, 11:06:32 AM

That's pure evil. She looks great black, for sure.

Aircav · March 01, 2009, 11:19:05 AM

Here's another black Hustler, sorry I don't know who's it is.

cthulhu77 · March 01, 2009, 01:56:49 PM

Aircav, the one with the canards is the ticket. Always loved that jet photo...what ifs rule !

Eddie M. · March 01, 2009, 04:30:04 PM

I'll be starting a USN version in April. This aircraft has been built twice and will be done again without any damage.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/scurrfy/B-58/Picture315-Copy.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/scurrfy/B-58/Jan09004.jpg

Daryl J. · March 01, 2009, 10:29:10 PM

I wonder if Mike Detorrice would mind if someone did that in 1/48..............

Daryl J.