X-15

[Kit Basher]

This is from the Monogram "B-52 with X-15" kit.  I wanted to add it to my "Go Fast" display.  All the kits in the group are 1/72 scale, which gives you an idea how big the XB-70 is.

I will build the B-52 when I figure out where the heck I'm going to put it!  Thanks for looking.

[High octane]

Build the B-52 and hang it from the ceiling, problem solved.

[Snake45]

Nice! If you're going fast, you need an F-104 and an F-15 in there. 

[Kit Basher]

17 minutes ago, Snake45 said:

Nice! If you're going fast, you need an F-104 and an F-15 in there. 

Thanks, Snake. I have a 1/72 F-104 kit, but I think I am going to put that in the "Cold War" department. However, it was one of the chase planes for the XB-70, so maybe I'll have to do two of them, and follow your advice.

An F-15 would be cool! They had one parked right next to the B1-B at the USAF museum.

[LDO]

Darryl Greenamayer's "Red Baron" civilian F-104 could be another option.

 

[Kit Basher]

6 hours ago, LDO said:

Darryl Greenamayer's "Red Baron" civilian F-104 could be another option.

That is a gorgeous airplane!

[bbowser]

I remember when the XB-70 came out, it was awe inspiring then.  Your X-15 looks great, little more than a seat attached to a rocket!  Those guys had stones.

[Kit Basher]

6 hours ago, bbowser said:

I remember when the XB-70 came out, it was awe inspiring then.  Your X-15 looks great, little more than a seat attached to a rocket!  Those guys had stones.

Thanks, Bruce!  Everything you said is true. They definitely had the Right Stuff.

[bisc63]

On 7/2/2018 at 9:48 PM, Kit Basher said:

However, it was one of the chase planes for the XB-70

Not just A chase plane, but THE chase plane that brought one of the Valkyries down when he drifted in too close. Mount him inverted over the XB-70!

[Greg Myers]

Nice job on the X-15 Hugh. Now you need some more "X" planes. There are a few out there. X-1, X-3, X-5 and lots of luck and lots of money maybe the X-13. 

[Jim N]

Great looking collection of planes.  That Valkyrie looks fast sitting still.

[Kit Basher]

Thanks Greg! I think it would be tough adding X-planes in 1/72 scale. I remember building the X-3 as a kid, it was about the right size, IIRC.

 

[Kit Basher]

8 hours ago, Jim N said:

Great looking collection of planes.  That Valkyrie looks fast sitting still.

Thanks Jim!  If you're ever headed east thru Dayton, stop off and see the real thing. It's spectacular.

[unclescott58]

The X-15 is very cool. Always has been. Always will be. Another way to earn your astronaut wings back in the 1960's. 

Edited October 7, 2018 by unclescott58

[GLMFAA1]

Nice collection, fan of fast planes, Museum is fantastic if you get the opportunity to visit, Always thought a commemorative salute would be the flight before the crash with all the planes  in formation

greg 

[Kit Basher]

Thanks Scott!

Thanks Greg! I agree the USAF Museum is awesome. I spent two days there, could have easily spent more.