X-Plane Fan

It's not much, but it's all I can find so far.

The photo was taken at Site 2 in Palmdale, Ca. That location is used for all Lockheed maintenance on the U-2. As part of the process, the paint is stripped from the airframe to check for corrosion and the aircraft are flown on functional check flights before being repainted.

Maybe these will help. Tony

You are correct about the red RTV. This is what happens if you don't let it fully cure before going Mach 3+

It takes some persistence (and money), but you can make it happen. Many of the missile 3D CAD art files are available on various 3D printing sites for free or very cheap. Those that weren't, I commissioned to have created. The larger ones are printed at home on my FDM 3D printer, but the smaller ones were vended to CraftCloud 3D printing service. The smaller missiles ran about $6 each for printing, shipping is usually $10 or more so I tried grouping as many as possible in one order. I created all the decal art myself and then were printed on an Alps printer. Overall, it took a few months to ge

The final display. Turned out better than I had hoped.

Progress is slow but steady on this. Layout is set, now to take this and drill the actual base.

This began as a simple rebuild of the old Monogram History Makers Missile set, then I got the bright idea to add the missiles from the original Missile Arsenal release and then even more bright ideas to add a few more that were missing. 61 models total. Keeping them all to the odd 1/128th scale. The additions are commissioned CADS and 3D printed. All markings are custom created and printed. Just need to finish the base and get them all on display. What was I thinking....

As the title states, I'm looking to trade this Fisher 1/32 X-1A/B for the Fisher 1/32 RB-51 'Red Baron' Mustang Reno racer kit. The X-1A kit has been opened for inspection and photos only. All parts are sealed in their original bags. Any questions, drop me a note at: fotodude (at) sbcglobal (dot) net Tony

Those tanks look great. Not sure if these help, but here they are anyways.

As the title states, I would like to find the Snark, Matador and Regulus II from the original (odd 1/128th scale) Monogram Missiles kit. Prebuilt or even resin copies are fine with me. If you have one or all you're willing to part with, please let me know. Thanks, Tony fotodude (at) sbcglobal (dot) net

Although these aren't specific to 1/72 scale, these older SCA threads might be of some use:

Anyone have detailed info on this scheme?

It appears that the first YF-17 did have the Top Gun sticker applied to the tails at the end of it's flight career.

The front adapter was bolted to the shuttle first, then attached to the SCA. Here are a couple views to give you an idea on shape. Tony

Does this help?

Muroc Models makes the AQM-37C in 1/48th as well as the different launch pylons. http://www.edwardsflighttest.com/price_list.pdf

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I am looking for a couple of the Testors/Italeri1/72 scale F-19 and Mig-37 and Monogram 1/72 F-19 Stealth kits for a friend who is working on a fictional diorama. If you have one you're willing to part with, please drop me a note at fotodude (at) sbcglobal (dot) net.Thanks

FYI, once the orbiter was attached to the SCA, the small support struts at the base of the forward mount were removed.

On my X-15 model, I used metal pins to reinforce the landing gear and it worked very well. Here are some shots of the ground dolly that might help if you decide to go that route.

Does anyone have a decal sheet they could scan of the F-104 CCV markings? I know there are aftermarket sheets that can be purchased, but I only need a scan in order to recreate some of the markings for a one-off project rather than having to search the web for photos and try and create it from those. Thanks, Tony

1/72 YRB-49A Flying Wing using Muroc Models conversion set for AMT YB-49 kit.

Lockheed Skunk Works D-21B drone built using the Testors D-21 and scratch built rocket booster. I built one in 1/48th scale last year and wanted to do one in the smaller scale. They look great sitting next to each other. Tony