| I have a Revell 1/48th scale Convair B-58 Hustler that is out of production that I desperately want to build, but I'm affraid. I really need to practice first. |
Hey Admin! I missed this post previously...
That B-58 is a classic and a very good kit. I will say that there are better, easier kits to build of that bird BUT yours is still a good one!
Don’t be intimidated by it though. It’s big which in some ways will be a plus. The key issue w/ it is the fit of the engine nacelles to the wings. You will find that due to the kit issues here gaps will be a bit frustrating.
Don’t worry though; get yourself some good gap filler "putty". I love one called Stucco but it can be hard to find. Tamiya putty is more common and also very good and easier to find. Both of these are easy to "sculpt" and work into crevices, and also sand down easily.
Avoid the classic "Green stuff" putty (sometimes also in red). This is essentially Auto body putty in a small amount and dries VERY hard and thus is tough to sand. You generally want something that dries a bit "softer" than the plastic you are applying it to.
Having said that the kit really is not too tough. Don’t sweat it! So what if you make mistakes, almost all building errors can be worked over or around. My best advice is trimming the parts well and test fit everything before gluing. This really is rule #-1 for any model project! Don’t let it stress you and have a relaxing, enjoyable project!
