Pegasus 1/72 Lockheed XST (Have Blue) Build

Since finishing the X-15A-2 I've been going through my stash looking to see what I might build next. I remember mentioning the Pegasus 'Have Blue' kit while talking about the shortcomings of the short run Special Hobby X-15A-2. I admitted that I have started and stopped working on the kit several times over the years … Continue reading Pegasus 1/72 Lockheed XST (Have Blue) Build

Special Hobby 1/48 X-15A-2 Build Update 7 (Final)

This is the home stretch on the build. Just a few minor things to do. First was to finally remove the masking from the underside of the plane. There was very little bleed from the black over spray. It was easily touched up. You can also see that at this point I've added the two … Continue reading Special Hobby 1/48 X-15A-2 Build Update 7 (Final)

Special Hobby 1/48 X-15A-2 Build Update 6

It is time to mask for the slightly lighter Black Gray for some of the panels. I first used Tamiya masking tape to outline the areas and then covered the rest of the bird in more Tamiya tape as well as blue painters tape. I then sprayed on the Vallejo Black Gray. When the paint … Continue reading Special Hobby 1/48 X-15A-2 Build Update 6

Special Hobby 1/48 X-15A-2 Build Update 5

Here is a quick progress update. The external tanks have had their decals added. I started with the black stripe that starts at the forward black stripe and then spirals around to the back of the tank. The two tanks do not have the same spiral. The white tank has a spiral that goes from … Continue reading Special Hobby 1/48 X-15A-2 Build Update 5

Special Hobby 1/48 X-15A-2 Build Update 4

At the end of the last update, I had the external tanks painted and ready for the final details to be added. I did that by using CA to attach a device that I had previously scratch built. I'm not sure the exact function of this device. I can't find any documentation for it as … Continue reading Special Hobby 1/48 X-15A-2 Build Update 4