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My B-58 Hustler is featured in the Sept/Oct FSM magazine.

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  • Member since
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  • From: Close to Chicago
My B-58 Hustler is featured in the Sept/Oct FSM magazine.
Posted by JohnnyK on Monday, July 31, 2023 1:07 PM

My B-58 Hustler made it to the FSM magazine. That model was a real "pita" to build. Warped wings, poor fit of parts, poor design of how the engine pods connect to the wings, and so on. It was placed on the Shelf of Doom for a year.

However, it's a good looking model once completed and finished in Bare Metal Foil.

 

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

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  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Monday, July 31, 2023 1:22 PM

Congratulation Johnny!  Well deserved - she's a beauty.

Thanks,

John

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    September 2012
Posted by GMorrison on Monday, July 31, 2023 1:52 PM

Yes, kudos! That is a fine looking bird.

 

Bill

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

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Posted by Eugene Rowe on Monday, July 31, 2023 2:49 PM

Looks great!Kudos for making the mag!

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Posted by JohnnyK on Monday, July 31, 2023 4:09 PM

Thanks everyone!

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

GAF
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  • From: Anniston, AL
Posted by GAF on Monday, July 31, 2023 4:34 PM

Looks like you whipped it into shape!  Nice!

Gary

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    September 2012
Posted by GMorrison on Monday, July 31, 2023 5:37 PM

Is that the old 1/72 Italeri/ Testors kit?

 

Bill

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

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Posted by Gamera on Monday, July 31, 2023 7:34 PM

Oh wow! Yeah, a lot of those old kits though detailed has some 'rough' areas to them. And warped parts too, gee friggin' whiz!!! 

But you did a masterful job on her, the NM foiling looks perfect!!! 

Got my copy Sat but haven't had a chance to do more than flip though it. Looking forward to reading the article! 

Congrads!!!!! 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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  • From: Maryland
Posted by wpwar11 on Monday, July 31, 2023 8:59 PM

Nice going.  Looks awesome.  Shelf of doom to magazine cover is a great story.

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Posted by JohnnyK on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 1:49 PM

Nope, it is a 1/48 scale Monogram kit molded in a strange looking silver plastic color.

 

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

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Posted by PhilliePhan79 on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 3:16 PM

That is just gorgeous.  Museum quality.  

fox
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  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 8:26 PM

Great work! Toast Toast Toast That finish is outstanding!

Stay safe.

Jim Captain

 Main WIP: 

   On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

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Posted by JimC2020 on Thursday, August 3, 2023 9:30 AM

Wow! That's amazing looking paint job! How did you do that? Is that just polishing regu;ar paint, or did you use some other special finish?

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Posted by GMorrison on Thursday, August 3, 2023 5:25 PM

He said he used Bare Metal Foil.

 

A lot of it, too!

 

Bill

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

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  • From: Close to Chicago
Posted by JohnnyK on Friday, August 4, 2023 4:36 PM

The wing panels located directly above the wheel wells are painted, as on the real plane. The remainder of the model is finished in Bare Metal Foil. 

Following is the wing of my B-24 that was finished in Bare Metail Foil

One reason that I like BMF is because it is easy to reproduce the look of rivets. I don't think this is possible on a painted surface. 

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

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    September 2012
Posted by GMorrison on Friday, August 4, 2023 4:39 PM

JohnnyK
The wing panels located directly above the wheel wells are painted, as on the real plane.

I seem to remember those were fiberglass.

 

Bill

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

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Posted by JoeSMG on Friday, August 4, 2023 4:57 PM

Beautifull work, even the photography is top notch.

Congratulations.

- Joe the SMG

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Posted by patrick206 on Saturday, August 5, 2023 3:42 PM

Johnny - A beautiful job you made of it, you solved the inexcusable problems Monogram included with this kit very well. It's well worthy of a spot in the magazine for others to see, congratulations. It looks so fast it must be hot to the touch.

Thanks for the post and photos.

Patrick

 

 

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Posted by JohnnyK on Saturday, August 5, 2023 4:36 PM

Everyone,

Thank you so much for the very kind words. I appreciate it.

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

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    March 2015
  • From: Close to Chicago
Posted by JohnnyK on Saturday, August 5, 2023 4:39 PM

Joe,

Regarding the photography. I use an older Nikon "point and shoot" digital camera that is mounted on a tripod. I also use the timer that trips the shutter.  That way there is no camera shake. 

This is my camera setup. Nothing fancy.

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

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    October 2019
  • From: New Braunfels, Texas
Posted by Tanker-Builder on Sunday, August 6, 2023 9:02 AM

So!

 What you want a trophy? Well, although the work and final look deserves it, you ain't getting one. Instead you are getting the kind of notice and respect the work deserves. I enjoyed the article and your explanations in the steps. You don't need no trophy! They don't make one big enough anyway! Love it! PLUS, You did it to one of my all time favorite aircraft!

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