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Manufacturer:
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Eagles Talon
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Name:
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X-1A/B
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Scale:
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1:72
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Kit contents:
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18 resin pieces
10 metal pieces
1 clear vacuformed canopy
decals
instructions
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Comments:
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The resin parts are finely molded, with some flash, but no evident
pinholes other than one in a wing. There is a small seam on the
fuselage parts, which are molded in front and back (rather than left
and right) halves. The rear fuselage is hollow, while the front
fuselage is solid with the cockpit molded in place. The panel lines
are recessed; the wings and tail surfaces are quite thin. The
ailerons, but not the rudder, are cast as separate parts. You have
two choices for the pilot's seat and stick: a part exists in both
resin and metal. The rest of the metal parts include the landing gear
and pitot tubes, which are very fine and easily bent. But at least
they bend back if you're careful... The instructions include step by
step text instructions with a detail drawing for the main gear well.
A three view drawing completes the 1/72 scale instruction sheet. Also
included is the instruction sheet from the 1/48
scale X-1A/B kit which includes additional drawings, a program
history, and painting and decaling guide. The decal sheet includes
markings for both the X-1A and X1-B as well as for the B-29 carrier
aircraft (tail number 521800).
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Other reviews:
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Review by Robert Jarman, IPMS/USA Journal, Volume 10, Issue 3, March/April 1998, pp. 48-49
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Order from:
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CURRENTLY OUT OF PRODUCTION
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Reference price:
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$29.00
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Part views
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Sven Knudson
