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I think he's ejecting.... Too bad for the WSO...

Maybe the manufacturers will start molding flat pieces for use with the AM 3D stuff?

Me too, I have an order placed as well. Thanks Kevin!

Can we place orders!?!

Thanks Mike! It was really just a quickie to see how the Camo would turn out. Looking forward to the next GB. What are you going to build?

You seriously need to sell some of those pictures.. They, and the model, are freaking amazing. WOW. Just WOW. Especially the black and white pic. BTW, is that a matchstick in the last photo??

Thanks!! Interesting brush.

Nice work on the glass! I searched for 'pedicure brush' but could not find anything resembling what you show above. I'm with you on the toothpick as a valuable tool.

My bench for the next week or so until the next GB starts... I usually do a complete clean-up between builds but have not since the Phantom F-4. So will get things organized for the September start. This is where I put the sprues and extra parts during the builds and stack up any AM I'll be using. The paint racks. Kinda organized. There is a plastic cabinet under the table for other paint supplies. The shelves are from IKEA with a ribbon LED light under the bottom shelf. The little white box on the table has the MRP SEA camo paint colors from the F-4 build. Hard to see but on the left side of the table is a silverware organizer which I use to organize my sanding sticks and pads.

Very cool! Drum brakes!!!! But the kit really looks the part. Nice.

I have taken to modeling with a beach towel across my lap when I'm working with small parts. Also helps to have a Berber carpet and not shag. But I do still lose parts from time to time...

Whew. Moved this over to an RFI thread with a few final pictures. Makes me want to build a 1/72 Hustler... Thanks for following along everyone!!

Thanks John! I really like this aircraft and hope a 'modern' kit comes out sometime. I appreciate it PW and agree. What a cool aircraft. Can you imagine the havoc it could have caused in Vietnam??

Nicely done!!

RFI IF you don't get too close! The main purpose of this build was to see what a Hustler would look like in Southeast Asia Camo. Ended up being a four-color camo scheme, but still an interesting look. Just don't look TOO close! Here is the build thread. Here were the inspirations: Didn't quite turn out the same, but what the hey. And the kit decals proved to be quite brittle, even under several clear coats...

Thanks Peter. I continue to keep my finges crossed you and Diane are doing well. I saw a neighbor last night who is a nurse in the same practice I go to and she said several of her patients have had excellent results from the procedure. Will let you know.

As do most things Aussie!

Me, too!

Rog, thanks for the pictures - the progress is awesome! Question, where do the HVAC ducts appear? (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) Can't wait to see the flooring in.

Beautiful work and nice job with the Flory washes. Definitely a different effect on semi-gloss vs gloss. The splotchy paint looks good. Hard to avoid a monochromatic look but you did well with varying the look.

Thanks Peter, I'll let you know how it turns out. My issues are not as severe as you and your wife's, but thanks for your concern. Sorry, the B-58 is black on the bottom and camo on top with a black nose. I will get some pics up tomorrow.

Sorry to the delay in posting and finishing. Having some health issues and undergoing a procedure on Tuesday. Outpatient so home the same day, so hope after a few days on my back I can put in some bench time and finish this up - unless I keep shooting myself in the foot! Thought about over spraying the blue with Dark Brown, only to find out I don't actually OWN any dark brown MRP paint, and I didn't want to try to overlay Vallejo. Blast. Substituted a darker Tan to create a four-color camo pattern. I think dark brown would have been perfect, but this is an interesting pallet. Attached the bombs to the bomb racks under the wings A wash would have brought up some of the details on the bombs, esp around the rear fins. Where I shot myself in the foot is attaching the bottom of the wing to the fuselage and top wing. I detached the front half of the large under fuselage pod, breaking the attachment pins along the way. Put it away to fix when I'm not as frustrated.

That would be a beast, but I'd buy one!

I think otherwise known as a 'kill': plane, tank, ship....