NorbertBu Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 I would like to show you my recently finished model. The XB-70 was capable of flying Mach 3. Only two were built, one was destroyed after a collision with a Chase F-104. The other one is on exhibit in the USAF Museum in Dayton. The kit is qualitywise on the lower part of the scale. It is a has a lot of air bubbles, some of them on the edges, so it is hard to correct them. But it is the only game in town. Typical for the XB-70 on the ground is the position of the ailerons. The are not aligned but all in a different position hanging down. Also the colour of the tyres is unique, as they have to withstand the high temperatures at high speeds. The landing gear doors were too thick and I replaced them with thin plastic sheet. No big deal. hope you enjoy this white beauty! 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Indigo Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 One of the coolest things that got off the ground. Good job with the rough material. Isn't there also a very old plastic kit of the XB-70 out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmm Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Very nice. I got about halfway through mine and then moved house. I really should pick it up again - I’d finally finished all the bubble filling etc you mentioned. I hope it turns out as well as yours - very inspiring, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 What a stunner - I remember first reading about this plane in the 90s and thinking 'why on earth didn't they continue it?!' Great stuff. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 That's a real beauty! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rib Man Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Really cool model. I went to the museum in Dayton every year when I was a kid, and the XB-70 was always my absolute favorite thing there. I remember the silver tires very well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Oh, be still my heart! What a fabulous build of a beautiful aircraft. Your efforts are well rewarded. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Beautiful model that reminds me of my visit to Dayton and standing in awe underneath this incredible machine! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screech Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 You've done a very nice job on this kit! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 A beautiful thing that looks so Sci Fi. Well modelled, Sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Great work! Really wonder why there is no modern injection molded kit of this elegant beast in 144 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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