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Revell SR-71-1/48 scale with LASRE conversion


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Hi,

This is my first post so if I mess this up please forgive me. 
I recently completed Revell’s 1/48 SR-71 kit with BAM-Models LASRE conversion set.  I sent a few pictures of my completed model to Arnaud at BAM-Models and he encouraged me to post my work here. 

At any rate, here is my Revell SR-71.  I know it is not 100% accurate but I am happy with it. 


I used Caracal decals, BAM-Models crew, LASRE conversion and exhaust nozzles. 
I got my inspiration of building the SR-71 in-flight from Sean over at PrimedModelWorks. 
 

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Your model is very nicely done, one of the best I've seen.

There are a few, very small details that were unique to the SR-71 LASRE program that are easily missed. The LASRE pod had two pitot tubes, one on the very front and one on the top. There was also a pitot on the top center of the LASRE canoe and fuel vent tubes on the back.

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There are also instrumentation fairings located at the bottom of each rudder base. There is one on the outside of the left rudder and inside of the right rudder.

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Although not actually part of the LASRE program, this SR-71A was equipped with a GPS antenna located between the two cockpits.

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Great job on the model. I look forward to seeing more of your work posted on here.

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X-Plane Fan, thank you for the information on the LASRE program.  It was one of those programs I remember seeing when I was younger and thought looked cool but didn’t really know what they were testing. 
Your photos had me go back just now and look at Bam-Models conversion kit and sure enough those pitot tubes and instrument fairings are included. I’ll have to go back and attach them. 🤦‍♂️
I’ll try and scratch build the GPS antenna with some plasticard. Should be easy enough. 

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