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Orange Models released a C in 72nd https://modelingmadness.com/scott/mod/previews/orange/a72001.htm

Steampunk ???

There was an article in Fine Scale Modeler many years ago (mid 80s) about kitbashing and scratchbuilding an X-29 in 1/48, maybe someone has a copy or a link? edit: May 1986 issue, here’s one on evilBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fine-Scale-Modeler-May-86-Israel-Merkava-Grumman-X-29-Spacecraft-Starship-/400265528960

No one’s ever seen one this close before.....

Wingspan is approx 380 ft or 116 meters.

Panel lines are all wrong.... 🍺

Definitely Revell. The Dragon kit has “cool” transparent cutaway sections and I believe it is basically a pre-painted snap-together kit. It is riddled with inaccuracies though. The Revell kit is your typical styrene kit requiring glue and paint but it is far more accurate.

When I was in college (back in the 70s) we had to solve what’s called the “inverted pendulum” control problem using analog “computing” circuits to balance a simple yardstick. We only had to solve the problem in one axis, along a sliding rail. This Space-X feat involves solving the problem in 3 axes while also solving the challenge of vertical velocity and precision guidance AND the variable mass of the “yardstick”. As an engineer I am impressed. Here’s a video of an inverted pendulum demonstration involving more computing power than I dared dream of 40+ years ago.

It’s not working on my mobile devices. I haven’t tried a desktop or laptop pc.

It’s my understanding the primary difference between a C and an E is just the engine. When the Navy decided to build the E model the Spey TF-41-2 wasn’t ready. So the first 67 E models retained the P&W TF-30 and were redesignated C models. When the TF-41 became available subsequent airframes were designated E models.

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Both WD40 and Goo Gone contain petroleum distillates but Goo Gone makes a formula specifically for removing sticky adhesives.

Can’t you just cut the 1/2 oz ones in half???

Only the truth......

Try here: https://www.sr-71.org/blackbird/manual/ although it doesn't look like it covers ground equipment