rav Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 The first test aircraft, no. 46-062, famous of the first supersonic flight (piloted by Charles 'Chuck' Yeager, 1947.10.14). Named "Glamorous Glennis" for Yeager's wife. The aircraft flown 80 times taking off with B-29, but she also made one ground take off (1949.01.05, Ma=1,03). 46-062's top speed was Ma=1,45, achieved in diving. The other pilots of the aircraft were: Jack Woolams, Chalmers Goodlin, James Fitzgerald, Gustav Lundquist, Jack Ridley, Albert Boyd, Frank Everest, Patrick Fleming and Richard Johnson. The last flight (1950.05.12) was made for the "Jet Pilot" movie. Currently the X-1 #1 is exhibited in the National Air and Space Museum in Washington. Kit: Tamiya (1/72). Stars and bars: Techmod. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Love the finish, it looks fast just sitting there! Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harriermad Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 thats crackin you must get a b-52 in 72nd scale to sit along side great job, regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pte1643 Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Nice little model... Good job. you must get a b-52 in 72nd scale to sit along side B-52? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rav Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 you must get a b-52 in 72nd scale to sit along side X-1 was launched from B-29, not B-52. I have B-29 in my stash, but it must remain in the box until I get more space for exhibition. Thanks for all kind comments above, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Rav, Fantastic work mate !! Especially the finish job you have achieved. Cheers Sernak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mekon Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Sweet, Orange finish looks really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulj Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 That looks a really sharp build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Good work and a fine model. I absolutely have to get one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark73 Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Great build, well done, what orange paint did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brown Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rav Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 The paint is Gunze C59. I considered to add some red, but first I checked how the stock C59 will look like. I was satisfied, so I did not modify the paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ukpemor Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Fantastic finish nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkkeeper Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 looks great, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 very attractive well built Glenn..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek A Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Very fine finish, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Nice finish very smooth looking rgds mr b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rav Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 A little bonus: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Bahr Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Nice build of a kit not seen very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Superb finish on this X-1 !! Great Job !! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 RAV, SPLENDID build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx79guntank Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Cool. That's a really beautiful gloss finish you did there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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