B 58 Hustler final

[@TakeDeadAim]

My grandfather was a B58 test pilot for Convair(later he also flew the F111) and remembered when Jimmy Stewart actually got a ride in one. He always wanted to go supersonic so the agreement was that he'd do the film, they'd sit him in the back, take him up over Arkansas and break the barrier. He never flew it. He(my grandfather) was also a friend of John Denver's father (Col Dutchendorf) who was an Air Force test pilot for the Hustler program. My Dad was in high school the same time as John Denver but went to rival schools there in Ft Worth. I still have pins, tie tacks and manuals all related to the Hustler. Even a cool old J79 tie tac! My father always said that although the Hustler was loud(they lived south of Carswell which is the direction they usually took off in) the B36 was the loudest he remembers. He said the 6 props snapping would rumble the house then the 4 jets would just add to it!

[@BobBuesking]

Cool memories of you Pop and his time with the Hustler, and great keepsakes to boot. Yes, I know that General Stewart took his flight in the DSO's compartment, but I put him up front to match the film. Thankx for watching, and if you use facebook, come join us at the B-58 Hustler Modelers Association group page.

[@maximillianvermontsuperbik2624]

That bird and it's lines haunts my soul, it's such perfection, reeking of speed from every angle.

[@BobBuesking]

She is sexy, tight, and built for speed.

[@douglasstreet7304]

ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING ! The one sitting on my "To Do" shelf is talking to me, but so are the other 300 kits. This hobby is a sickness and damn proud of it.

[@BobBuesking]

Go for it! Check out the B-58 Hustler Modelers Association on facebook for more inspiration and amazing builds.

[@seymourscagnetti1413]

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AIR FRAME EVER! EXCELLENT JOB ON THE MODEL. MY UNCLE WAS AN AIR FORCE E-9 STATIONED ON TRAVIS AFB CALIFORNIA. HE GOT US A TOUR OF THE ROCKWELL B-1 (BONE). MY 2ND FAVORITE TO THE B-58.

[@BobBuesking]

Thankx, glad you liked it. I you use facebook, check out our page, B-58 Hustler Modelers Association

[@BenBuilds]

That is beautiful! Such a great build and an awesome reveal. Well done!

[@MoonwalkerModels]

That is an excellent build Bob! It looks fantastic! Between the right paint and your skills you have a show piece! Well done brother!!

[@bobdyer422]

Beautiful Hustler Bob. The decals went down perfect and match the paint. Excellent build, CONGRATS! By the way 507th FS, 404th FG liked to keep their 47's polished, so if the want was there..........

[@BobBuesking]

hankx Bob! I've had this kit in my stash for a long time waiting until I felt I had the skill to do it up right, as the original plan was to cover the entire thing in foil, and that would have been a daunting task. Alclad was an option, but seemed to delicate for my world, but when A-K released their Xtreme metal line, I felt the time had come. Even with the XM paint, I went through half a dozen models testing and learning before I felt ready to put down the finish on such a large model. I'm happy with results, while not perfect, it's lightyears over foil. I'm not sure yet about the scheme on the P-47 yet, but I do like the boxart.

[@BobBuesking]

@Stanley Jedrzejczyk Yes, I know now.

[@PanzermansBunker]

If it has a mini Jimmy in the cockpit.....I'm happy! Magnificent work done on her, Bob. Your paintwork is outstanding. The light just glistens off of her. Bill

[@BobBuesking]

Thankx Bill! Yep, complete with mini jimmy, twice, if you count that Jimmy Stewart starred in "The Spirit of St. Louis"!

[@frankiedaymodels8529]

Ahoy Bob I can say it in one word SUPERBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB Very nice I love to get one of these kits like the real machine apposed to the Monogram kit short lived. The metal work is superb I built a old Revell box scale of the B-58 I covered it with kitchen foil and added panel work using Archers Hobby World liquid plate the worlds first bare metalizer paints and then SNJ. Great vieeo the beginning of the video was very enjoyable Jimmy Stewart was a fine /gentleman a great actor I loved his aviation movies like the Strategic air command spirit of St louis a great B-24 pilot The video is Superb through out. Great job buddy.Frankie Day

[@BobBuesking]

Thankx Frankie! I thought you would want to see it!

[@jerrywatt6813]

Looks mach 2 just sitting on the ramp ! Thanks for the video !!!

[@BobBuesking]

Thankx Jerry!

[@generfeld]

great video. love seeing the F104 model too. The 104 is one of the best looking planes ever made. the B58 also. Those 50s jets look so futuristic compared to 1st gen jets.

[@BobBuesking]

Thankx!

[@gearhead762]

She came out great Bob! Love the color variations and the heat staining on the engine cowlings.

[@wwkdiecastmore5647]

Excellent build Bob, looks fantastic. And I loved the added touch with Jimmy Steward!!

[@BobBuesking]

Thankx, I'm glad you liked it, If I was building General Jimmy's bird, I figured he should be included, both in the intro and in the cockpit.

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Stellar job. Worthy of display anywhere

[@InternationalBritishModeler]

DAMN!! That is one gorgeous looking build...the BMF is awesome and nice work with the heat staining around the jet exhausts! I finally got around to it! Cheers : )

[@BobBuesking]

Thankx Martin! I'm glad you liked it. This one is the keystone of a 50's USAF series I have planned, including all the Century Series fighters.

[@InternationalBritishModeler]

You're welcome, and, cool...I look forward to following your 50's series builds. Have fun with them! Cheers : )

[@AlexModeling]

It is really a beauty! Be proud... be very proud!

[@BobBuesking]

Thankx Alex!

[@alwoodsmodellingmayhem]

This is such a beautiful build Bob. Very well done sir. Great to See Jimmy Stewart in the advert, a great guy. Subbed.

[@BobBuesking]

Thankx Al! Glad you liked it.

[@juanpedromoralesvieyra3757]

Awesome paint job man!! What a beautiful bird. Congratulations

[@BobBuesking]

Thanks! I'm really happy with how it turned out.

[@Drewsmodels]

That’s a beauty, Bob!

[@Drewsmodels]

What color did you use for the overall metal finish?

[@FargoScaleModels]

Looks great Bob!

[@Jeffsmodelgarage]

Looks sweet bob thanks for sharing

[@ArmourEmpire]

Beautiful finish

[@andrewlowes9123]

had a 1/72 kit as a kid, not sure of make but all three cockpits opened as i recall. always wondered how the nose gear retracted with the pod underneath.

[@BobBuesking]

There are several brands that make the smaller Hustler kits. The nose gear folds in half to fit around the po on the real aircraft.

[@bob12123]

very very nice.

[@billypickett3018]

Love this -- Wish I could see all your work --- Columbia,Ky

[@ph11p3540]

Made two attempts at assembling and metalizing this particular model from Monogram. It's somewhat easy to assemble but given the extreme demands of bare metal paints the slightest fit problems are pretty hideous. Very few people have actually completed this model properly. You are one of the very few who have and finished it well. One of the toughest kits to complete and have it compete in an IPMS contest. Your model is IPMS regional contest grade. It's too bad that during the demise of Monogram the molds for this kit were lost. I highly doubt any other model kit manufacturer will remake this kit

[@BobBuesking]

Thankx! I practiced on three or four smaller kits F-86, MiG -15, and such to get the feel of the A-K Xtreme Metals paint. Getting everything perfect does take time and the better you get the black base, the better the metal will be. AFAIK, The tooling went to Revell Germany after the merger with Monogram, but hoping they will retool the kit to modern standards. If you use facebook, I'd like to invite you to join the B-58 Hustler Modelers Association. facebook.com/groups/b58hustlermodelersassociation

[@ennisanderson2719]

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[@hotaviation1698]

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