1/72 AZ Models X-3 Stiletto

[bapowell]

Here is the result of my tangle with the AZ Models X-3 Stiletto.  I read hsr's thread about his experiences with this very kit and was both inspired and terrified.  As expected, there were some terrible fits (canopy, exhaust), but the shape is generally good and there is nice engraved detail.  Canopy masks from Peewit fit great.  I tried to create a worn version of this aircraft, as it appears in later photos.  Tamiya and Alclad paints, and weathered with enamels and oils.  A straight pin was substituted for the nose boom because if any of my models is going to impale someone, it's going to be one called Stiletto.  Too bad this thing was so damn slow!  Thanks for looking!

 

 

 

 

 

[TheRealMrEd]

Well done!

 

Ed

[Pantherhawk27263]

The best looking of the X planes, and you did a fantastic job on it. 

[hsr]

Nice job.

 

Did you find the same left/right asymmetries that the I did?

 

Howard

[Hopesdaddy]

Beautiful result from a very challenging kit (at least mine looks terrifying to me). It is a very beautiful (if not tiny and dreadfully slow for it's appearance) looking plane.

[bapowell]

2 hours ago, hsr said:

Nice job.

 

Did you find the same left/right asymmetries that the I did?

 

Howard

I didn’t see the same asymmetry with the intakes that I believe you experienced. But the thing is certainly not symmetric once the wings and landing gear go on.