It has been a while since I posted on this build. I've been a little busy with other things and couldn't find time to write a post. I've been working on it, just not enough time to post. Anyway, this post will probably bit a bit longer than normal. I finally finished with the nose … Continue reading Special Hobby 1/48 X-15A-2 Build Update 2
Wild Thing Vintage Kit Build Update 5
Time for another update. I've filled the spirals in the false motor tubes and sprayed primer on them to check for missed spots. The photo below shows the end with the fin alignment guide on and the first two fins tacked in place. Here is a view with all the fins tacked in place and … Continue reading Wild Thing Vintage Kit Build Update 5
Wild Thing Vintage Kit Build Update 4
More work has been done on the Wild Thing. I drilled four small holes through the motor tube and into the 5/8 inch plug. I then epoxied 4 short sections of dowel into the holes. These will serve two purposes. First, they will provide a bit of an additional anchor for the plug to prevent … Continue reading Wild Thing Vintage Kit Build Update 4
Special Hobby 1/48 X-15A-2 Build Update 1
Work is continuing on the 1/48 X-15. At the end of the previous post I showed the progress on the dorsal vertical stabilizer. Well, after looking at it, and then doing some dry fitting, I discovered that the wedge should have been flush with the back of the fin sides and the resin back piece … Continue reading Special Hobby 1/48 X-15A-2 Build Update 1
Special Hobby 1/48 X-15A-2 Build
I'm starting work on a new model for a friend. He has had the kit for a long time and when he saw my other X-15 build asked if I would like to build his. So I'm giving it a go. Here is the kit box. The kit comes with a couple of sprues of … Continue reading Special Hobby 1/48 X-15A-2 Build