sluggo Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I'm going to attempt to build a 1:32 B-58 from a set of paper model plans. I purchased Ken West's plans from ecardmodels.com. I started by cutting all the wing parts from 110lb cardstock as suggested. All of the inner structure parts are recommended to be further reinforced with a second layer of cardstock. After cutting all the parts out and assembling the bits I determined that the paper aspect of this this is not for me. I'm a bit heavy handed. I decided to proceed but to cut the inner structure pieces out of .020 styrene, the inner skin from .010 styrene and the outer skin from .005 aluminum sheet, then paint on all the markings. The first attempt to build the wing revealed some areas which could be improved upon. The kit is intended to be printed on U.S. letter sized paper so anything over about 10 inches in length requires sectioning. Since I'm working with 21 inch long sheet stock I decided to fuse the wing structure parts into single components for added rigidity. To do this I had to transfer the drawings into Illustrator and unite everything. When finished redrawing the wing parts, I will cut them out on some sign vinyl I have laying around and use those cuts as templates to place on the styrene for cutting. I can also use them for cutting the skins. I tested my plan last night and it's going to work well. I figured I'd try something a little complex as the test. Canopy frame and glass seemed a likely choice. Here is the result of that test. The outer frame is .005 aluminum and the glass is .005 clear styrene. The windows were cut out of the aluminum with a number 11 x-acto and the outer edge was cut with scissors. I need to work on the inner cutting method a bit but overall am happy with the test. Happy enough to decide to forge ahead. I have no intention of adding any detail that would not be present on the paper version. It will be what it is, a paper model built with different material. Here's the test part. Derek B, Zero77, LSP_Paul and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 YAY! I hope the old adage of an IM kit emerging as soon as a scratch-built model gets made holds true here!! KAGNEW, Zero77 and shbemo13 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck540z3 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Randy. You are nuts!, but in a good way. Looking forward to more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 1/32 scale Hustler....wow . thats nuts but I love it. Where are u gonna put in once done.? oliver Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 1/32 scale Hustler....wow . thats nuts but I love it. Where are u gonna put in once done.? oliver If you think about it Oliver, the overall dimensions are not that nuts (and actually are smaller) if you look at a current and soon to be released 4 engine bombers we have or WILL have coming...... 1/32nd B-17: Length: 28 inches Wingspan: 39 inches 1/32nd Lancaster: Length: 26 inches Wingspan: 38 inches A 1/32nd B-58: Length: 36 inches Wingspan: 22 inches. Zero77 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwing Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Go ahead...make my day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 :popcorn: :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluggo Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 1/32 scale Hustler....wow . thats nuts but I love it. Where are u gonna put in once done.? oliver You are assuming it will pass inspection once done. If so, It may wind up hanging from the ceiling in the model room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 You are assuming it will pass inspection once done. If so, It may wind up hanging from the ceiling in the model room. ASSUMING ??? PPFFFF..........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluggo Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 (edited) Got the wing parts redrawn. Though you might like to some cutting action. I've only have it cranked up to 600mm per second. No sound. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0ytZ9pQamk&feature=youtu.be Edited April 30, 2015 by sluggo Hubert Boillot and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Wow, this is certainly an ambitious project. Really looking forward to seeing how this comes along. The Hustler is such a sleek airframe, would look pretty imposing in 1/32 Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluggo Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Templates cut from vinyl. 5 feet of wing parts! Weeded out and ready for premask. Premasked. Transferring to styrene sheet. Transfer complete. Premask removed and ready to start cutting. The fun begins. That's it for today. Got some other stuff to do before I call it a day. LSP_Paul, Uncarina, Youngtiger1 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Very Cool Project Randy. I will be watching with interest. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 very nice workI for my B-2 project i let my cutter cut .5mm sheet. i can then pop out most of the parts after some cutting with an xacto blade. what cutter are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Very COOL ! You da man Randy.....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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