CedB Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 I was very sad to hear of the passing of Chuck Yeager on 7th December 2020. Of course Chuck was the first man to break the sound barrier in level flight (although many others had come close in dives), but he was also a consultant on Electronic Arts 1991 'Chuck Yeager's Air Combat' on which I (mis)spent many happy hours. There's a great video of the flight here and Chuck's Wiki entry is here. In his memory I've built Tamiya's X-1. RIP Chuck, you had the right stuff. My first 'see through' model… WiP thread here: 53 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 A fine tribute to a great man.A lovely piece of modelling sir. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roginoz Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 That's come up a treat, @CedB and the ability to view the aircraft's entrails takes it to a higher level. Clever stuff ! Painting orange is great fun, eh ! Rog 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 That is a great tribute. I have two X-1s in my collection but they are both white. I feel the need for some orange. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 A fitting tribute, I'd say! Love the see-through effect Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Very nicely done dear chap. An excellent build, loud in colour too. Pat on the back. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Very nice build.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Top man, with a top job done. Thanks for your tribute. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 That's a great X-1 Ced! I like the "see-through" aspect as well. Many years ago, I started the ancient Revell 1/32 X-1 and never finished. Your great work may inspire me to pull her out and try again. Your model is a great tribute to General Yeager; and here's a fine musical tribute to him from the great Steve Earle: "The Fastest Man Alive" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 Thanks Homer, Rog, Eric, Giorgio, Simon, swralph and Bill Thanks to Gary as well - listening to the song as I type. Yee haw! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 23 minutes ago, CedB said: Thanks to Gary as well - listening to the song as I type. Yee haw! You're very welcome! 🍻 "Tally Ho!" 😃 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Very nice indeed. I really like the cutaway finish. (And have to wonder why you'd climb in and pilot this V1 flying bomb derivative?) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 The X-1 had absolutely nothing in common with the V1 - apart from the fact that it had wings. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Legendary aircraft of a great legend... Lovely build Ced!.. Serkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Beautiful work Ced, Yeager would be happy with that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 That really is a cracker Ced. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Crackin’ good job that man 👍great build and finish Ced you have done Mr Yeager proud. Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 Thanks Dave, Eric, Serkan, Dennis, Steve and Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Nice work Looking very shiny in orange. Like that clear bits for the interiour. Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 I clicked “thanks” as the clear work on this has really given me inspiration to build my mig. Stunning work and finish. I think you should do more wheels down action. 👌👏👏👏👏 Bravo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 A lovely 'Tribute' model to a great and brave man. Chuck Yeager, Eric Winkle Brown and Neil Armstrong.. all modern day heroes in my opinion and all.... test pilots ! I do remember the EA Games offering.. i think if you crashed in the game you heard Chuck's voice saying " Nice Auger! " oh well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 On 06/01/2021 at 17:52, Eric Mc said: The X-1 had absolutely nothing in common with the V1 - apart from the fact that it had wings. Hmm.. wasn't being that serious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 17 hours ago, bbudde said: Nice work Looking very shiny in orange. Like that clear bits for the interiour. Cheers. Thanks Ben - it does add something 16 hours ago, The Spadgent said: I clicked “thanks” as the clear work on this has really given me inspiration to build my mig. Stunning work and finish. I think you should do more wheels down action. 👌👏👏👏👏 Bravo. Go for it Jont! More wheels down? What about the spaces on the ceiling? 13 hours ago, Col Walter E Kurtz said: A lovely 'Tribute' model to a great and brave man. Chuck Yeager, Eric Winkle Brown and Neil Armstrong.. all modern day heroes in my opinion and all.... test pilots ! I do remember the EA Games offering.. i think if you crashed in the game you heard Chuck's voice saying " Nice Auger! " oh well! Heroes all - thanks 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Stunning work, Ced! 👍 Congratulations on adding this little orange bird in your collection. 💫 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 Thanks Nikolay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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