Jan 21, 2017 | Kit Previews P - Z, Special Hobby
Bell X-1A/D by Special Hobby 1/72 scale Kit No. SH 72160 Cost: $28.00 Decals: Four versions Comments: Engraved panel lines, resin wheel wells History The Bell X-1 (originally XS-1) was a very successful test aircraft, securing its place in aviation history when it...
Jan 21, 2017 | Kit Previews P - Z, Revell
Douglas X-3 Stiletto by Revell 1/65 scaleKit No. 8620Cost: $20.00Decals: One version – U.S. Air ForceComments: Old mold; 1982 “History Makers” re-issue of a 1950’s kit History The lance-like Douglas X-3 flew for the first time on October 15,...
Jan 10, 2017 | Collectaire, Kit Previews P - Z
Northrop X-4 by Collectaire 1/48 scale Kit No: 4840 Cost: $100.00 Decals: One version Comments: Cast resin with white metal detail parts and vacuform canopy History The Northrop X-4 Bantam was a prototype small twin-jet aircraft manufactured by Northrop Corporation in...
Jan 8, 2017 | Kit Previews P - Z, Revell
Bell X-5 by Revell 1/40 scaleKit No. 8619Cost: 15.00Decals: One version – U.S. Air Force test aircraftComments: Engraved panel lines, flush rivet detail, variable geometry wings, optional position canopy History The Bell X-5 was the first aircraft capable of...
Jan 29, 2017 | Kit Previews P - Z, Revell
North American X-15 Experimental Rocket Aircraft by Revell 1/72 scale Kit No. 5247 Cost: $12.00 Decals: One version – U.S. Air Force Comments: Former Monogram kit; includes display stand, auxiliary fuel tanks, and standing pilot figure History Built by North...
Feb 4, 2017 | Kit Previews P - Z, Minicraft
Grumman XF5F-1 Skyrocket by Minicraft 1/48 scale Kit No. 11628 Cost: $24.00 Decals: Two versions: Pre-war yellow wing version, and a Navy WWII version Comments: Fine engraved detail; revolutionary 1930’s design for naval fighter that ultimately led to Grumman...
Jan 7, 2017 | Kit Previews P - Z, MPM/CMK
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin by MPM 1/72 scaleKit No. 72042Cost: $16.00 (aftermarket)Decals: One version, U.S. Air ForceComments: Delicate engraved panel lines; photo-etch parts for cockpit and wing fins History The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin was designed to be an internally...
Feb 5, 2017 | Kit Previews P - Z, Testors
Convair XF-92A by Testors 1/72 scaleKit. No. 941Cost: $10.00Decals: One version – U.S. Air Force experimental aircraftComments: Engraved panel lines; one-piece canopy; raised rivet detail on wings; no landing gear; includes display stand and four air-to-air...
Feb 4, 2017 | Kit Previews P - Z, Kopro
Convair XFY-1 “Pogo Plane” by KP 1/72 scale Kit No. 33 Cost: $15.00 Decals: One version – U.S. Navy Comments: Engraved panel lines; Decals by Propagteam; First American vertical take-off fixed wing aircraft History On November 2, 1954,...
