1/48 Monogram Convair B-58A Hustler |
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Gallery Article by Peter Doll
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Sept 2 2003 |
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This
is my first contribution to ARC. This is my B-58 Hustler built straight
out of the box. A lot of sanding was necessary to shape up this bird and getting
looking to the point where I was satisfied.
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images below to see larger images
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The
specialty is, that the whole airplane is completely covered with simple kitchen
aluminum foil, which was brought onto the model with a clear cote. All rivet
details and panel lines had to be removed first and restored after plating. This
was a lot of work you can imagine. But finally it looks like the real thing.