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

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

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

Time for another update. Progress is continuing on the X-15A-2. I have the external tanks primed and the first color applied. I then moved to a part that I've been procrastinating on. The windows on the cockpit canopy have to be cut from a supplied square of clear plastic. I started by cutting out a … Continue reading Special Hobby 1/48 X-15A-2 Build Update 3

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