habu2 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Looks like Atlantis is releasing the original Revell B-58 Hustler in 1/93 box scale https://atlantis-models.com/preorder-b-58-hustler-1-93-atlantis-made-in-the-usa/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnEB Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 (edited) They announced it last July, I don't think they are shipping it yet. Atlantis has been busy with cars and figures, perhaps aircraft aren't a priority (perhaps due to sales?). Remember, just because a kit is old or odd scale doesn't mean its bad. Not everything needs to be a huge superb detailed kit. From what I hear, the Revell kit was the best of the old Hustler kits. I haven't seen one built since I was a kid. It makes into a fairly large model. Edited February 26 by JohnEB Correct date Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D. Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Looking forward to this one. Anyone seen the decal sheet? I’m wondering if there is more than just the box scheme… Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnEB Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 It will probably come down to whether the markings were etched into the mold. If it is, Atlantis doesn't do alternate markings for obvious reasons. But the box art shows an AC in test as well as operational colors. So..... I'm too young to remember the kit, so I don't have a definitive answer. But the date of the original kit suggests it probably does have the engravings. (However, in one kit, their S2F, they provided an alternate set in different colors so you could build the aircraft in early service blue (white decals) or the later gray/white scheme with black decals). The good news is the basic decals should suffice for most B-58s since SAC aircraft of the period were standardized...without much variations (except for test ships). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnEB Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 UPDATE: I just heard from a friend who got an early example, and the decal markings are engraved into the plastic, so no alternative markings in the box. The good news is that they represent the plane in the main image, so no prototype markings on the tail. My friend reports the decal lines are very fine as are the panel lines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 I guess it is fine if you like red SAC shields 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnEB Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 I believe those are supposed to be unit (Bomb Wing) emblems. In the late '50s SAC aircraft had a SAC shield on the right side, unit shield ...also on the SAC "Milky Way" blue band...on the right. When the model was introduced, the plane was not operational, so any units emblem would have been a guess. So Revell looks like it came up with a hybrid....half SAC (the armored fist), and half of a fictional unit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 Atlantis usually strives to accurately reproduce the original kit - flaws and all - rather than make any historically accurate corrections. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnEB Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 (edited) Yes, you're correct, but that have offered upgraded decals in the past. Considering the basic color scheme and few decals of operational B-58s, the Atlantis decals are good enough for most builds. Still, it would have been nice for better unit/SAC badges, "Milky Way" sash and ejection seat triangles. Here his a shot of the basic sprues... Notice the very fine panel and decal lines. Also the correct.downturn "washout" of the wing tips, just like a F-102. Pretty impressive. Photos by Bill Engar of 2modelers.com Look for upcoming his review at www.2modeler.com Edited April 19 by JohnEB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F-16 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Is there a third crew hatch missing from the sprue? I only see the front cockpit hatch and one crew hatch.? Scott CNJC-IPMS P.S. I remember getting this model as a "combo boxing" with the F-89. Ahh, The memories... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnEB Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 (edited) F-16 update.... The hatch was off the sprue and in the bag. Corrected photo added. Edited April 19 by JohnEB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southwestforests Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 1 hour ago, F-16 said: Is there a third crew hatch missing from the sprue? I only see the front cockpit hatch and one crew hatch.? Found image of this kit in its Revell vintage; in it that hatch should be directly across runner from where the visible one is, the odd shape is at that location in the above image appears to be part 46 the vertical fin cap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D. Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 On 4/16/2024 at 9:13 PM, KursadA said: I guess it is fine if you like red SAC shields 🙂 Thanks Kursad! I was hoping for more, but it looks like a half way decent sheet. I do love the old Revell circle decals for the stands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 On 4/16/2024 at 11:13 PM, KursadA said: I guess it is fine if you like red SAC shields 🙂 They couldn’t get the red insignia stripe centered? I’m a nostalgia guy, but not to that extent. Rick L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BWDenver Posted Monday at 12:50 AM Share Posted Monday at 12:50 AM Interesting, the latest in "Jet AC ejection seats" is the B-58, SACseat and Stanley Capsule... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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