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Item Code	Price	Description
CB00034	$19.95	Douglas D-558-2 SkyRocket X-plane - Book - Ginter This is a VERY HARD-TO-FIND BOOK! This item is a book by Ginter Books - "Douglas D-558-2 SkyRocket" by Scott Libis. It is the history of the development of the D-558-2 X-plane. It is new, is soft-bound, has 89 pages, has hundreds of photos & diagrams - to include photos & modeler's evaluation critiques of the models that have been manufactured for the D-558-2 SkyRocket. It also has 3-view 1/72 scale drawings to use in making your own model of the D-558-2 SkyRocket. Click for more images of this item.
CB00035	$17.95	Douglas D-558-1 SkyStreak X-plane - Book - Ginter This is a VERY HARD-TO-FIND BOOK! This item is a book by Ginter Books - "Douglas D-558-1 SkyStreak" by Scott Libis. It is the history of the development of the D-558-1 X-plane. It is new, is soft-bound, has 65 pages, has hundreds of photos & diagrams - to include photos & modeler's evaluation critiques of the models that have been manufactured for the D-558-1 SkyStreak. It also has 3-view 1/48 scale drawings to use in making your own model of the D-558-1 SkyStreak. Click for more images of this item.
CB00118	$24.95	Skystreak, Skyrocket, & Stilleto - Book - Specialty Press Book - 'Skystreak, Skyrocket, & Stilleto' by Scott Libis. This book by Specialty Press covers the Douglas high-speed X-Planes, the rocket-powered D-558-1 'SkyStreak' and D-558-2 'SkyRocket' and the jet-engined powered X-3 'Stilleto'. The book has hundreds of color and black & white photos - many drawings and diagrams. This book is a 'must-have' for the modeler and aircraft buff/historian; it is new, is hardbound, measures 9 1/4 x 9 1/2 inches and has 144 pages. Click for more images of this item.
CB00119	$18.95	X-15 Photo Scrapbook - Book - Specialty Press Book - 'X-15 Photo Scrapbook', by Scott Landis & Dennis R. Jenkins. Covers, in detail, the North American X-15 super-sonic research aircraft. Hundreds of photos/drawings/diagrams - it is soft cover, measures 9 x 9 inches, is new and has 108 pages; it is an invaluable reference for the historian and/or the modeler. Click for more images of this item.
CB00120	$24.95	X-Planes Photo Scrapbook - Book - Specialty Press Book - 'X-planes Photo Scrapbook', by Dennis Jenkins. Covers, in good detail, the X-Plane research program from the X-1 series through the X-47. Hundreds of photos/drawings/diagrams - it is soft cover, measures 9 x 9 inches, is new and has 144 pages; it is an invaluable reference for the historian and/or the modeler. Click for more images of this item.
CB00191	$59.95	History of Northrop Flying Wings - Book - Schiffer "Northrop Flying Wings - A History of Jack Northrop's Visionary Aircraft", is a complete photo and excellent narrative history of the development of Jack Northrop's flying wing aircraft - it covers the early Lockheed aircraft, XN-1, XN-9M, XP-56, MX 324/334, XP-79, JB-1, JB-10, XB-35, XB-49, B-2, X-4 and the SM-62 "Snark" guided missile. Without Jack Northrop's vision and determination in developing the flying wing aircraft concept, our present-day F-117 fighter and B-2 bomber might never have existed. The book is new, hard-bound, has 288 pages and has hundreds of photos and 3-view drawings of all of the Northrop flying wing aircraft. The book was written by Garry R. Pape with John M. Campbell and is published by Schiffer Military History Books - measures 9.0 inches x 11.25 inches. (For models of the XN-1M, XN-9M and JB-1 flying wing aircraft, search our listings for model kit WM48015, WM72068, WM72069, and WM72072.) Click for more images of this item.
CB00196	$12.50	Horten Flying Wing in WW II - Book - Schiffer This book covers through photos and narrative text, the history and development of the Horten (German) Ho 229 Flying Wing in WW II - also includes photos and text covering the many experimental aircraft leading to the Ho 229. This book is new and has a soft cover - 52 pages - measures 8.25 inches x 11.75 inches. Written by P. Dabronski and published by Schiffer Military History Books. Click for more images of this item.
CB00197	$22.50	German Air Projects 1935-1945 Vol 3 Bombers - Book - Mushroom This book, German Air Projects - 1935-1945, Vol. 3 - Bombers. It shows photos, 3-view and color drawings and specifications of many of Germany's secret bomber aircraft projects during the years 1935-1945. The book has hundreds of drawings and specifications of Germany's "wonder weapons" - many of which never reached production but strongly influenced aviation concepts and design even to the present day. Also see the companion books, Volume 1, CB00044 and Volume 2, CB00045, German Air Projects - 1935-1945 for complete coverage of this subject. The book was written by Marck Rys, is new and has a soft cover - 96 pages - measures 6.5 inches x 9.0 inches. Click for more images of this item.
CB00198	$49.95	Luftwaffe Secret Projects: Fighters 1939-45 - Book - Midland Publishing "Luftwaffe Secret Projects: Fighters 1939-1945", by Walter Schick & Ingolf Meyer and published by Midland Publishing. This book covers in excellent 3-view plan drawings, color aircraft drawings and excellent narrative text, Germany's incredible fighter projects of 1939-1945 - aircraft that were very technically advanced and if Germany had had sufficient time/resources, would have dramatically influenced the outcome of WW II. Careful comparison of these secret projects with post-war Allied and USSR military aircraft shows their influence on military aircraft of today. The book is new and has a hard cover - 172 pages - measures 8.75 inches x 11.5 inches. Click for more images of this item.
CB00199	$49.95 out of stock	Luftwaffe Secret Projects: Strategic Bombers 1939-45 - Book - Midland Publishing "Luftwaffe Secret Projects: Strategic Bombers 1939-1945", by Dieter Herwig & Heinz Rode and published by Midland Publishing. This book covers in excellent 3-view plan drawings, color aircraft drawings and excellent narrative text, Germany's incredible strategic bomber projects of 1939-1945 - aircraft that were very technically advanced and if Germany had had sufficient time/resources, would have dramatically influenced the outcome of WW II. Careful comparison of these secret projects with post-war Allied and USSR military aircraft shows their influence on military aircraft of today. The book is new and has a hard cover - 144 pages - measures 8.75 inches x 11.5 inches. Click for more images of this item.
CB00200	$69.95 out of stock	Luftwaffe Secret Projects: Ground Attack & Special Aircraft - Book - Midland Publishing "Luftwaffe Secret Projects: Ground Attack & Special Purpose Aircraft", by Dieter Herwig & Heinz Rode and published by Midland Publishing. This book covers in excellent 3-view plan drawings, color aircraft drawings and excellent narrative text, Germany's incredible Ground Attack & Special Purpose Aircraft projects of 1939-1945 - aircraft that were very technically advanced and if Germany had had sufficient time/resources, would have dramatically influenced the outcome of WW II. Careful comparison of these secret projects with post-war Allied and USSR military aircraft shows their influence on military aircraft of today. The book is new and has a hard cover - has 272 pages - measures 8.75 inches x 11.5 inches. Click for more images of this item.
CB00201	$12.50	North American XB-70 Valkyrie Photo Chronicle - Book - Schiffer "North American XB-70 Valkyrie: A Photo Chronicle." This book is the complete photo chronicle of the North American Mach 3 bomber, the XB-70 "Valkyrie". It has hundreds of photos & diagrams and documents thoroughly, in text and photos, the development, testing and flight history of this extra-ordinary aircraft. Included is a sequential photo coverage of the mid-air collision & crash of a F-104 chase plane and the #2 XB-70. A "must-have" reference for the aviation enthusiast, the historian or the aircraft modeler. This book is new and has a soft cover - 48 pages - measures 11.0 inches x 8.25 inches - written by John M. Campbell with Garry Page and published by Schiffer Military History Books. Click for more images of this item.
CB00264	$37.50	US Experimental/Prototype Fighters 1939-1945 - Book - Specialty Press Book: U.S. Experimental & Prototype Aircraft Projects, Fighters 1939-1945 - by Bill Norton. This is a MUST-HAVE book for the aviation fan, historian, collector or modeler! At the beginning of WWII, the US air arms were out-matched by better-performing Axis aircraft - it was the development, and subsequent performance of America's fighter aircraft that helped turn the tide of the war. Illuminates little known or minimally documented aircraft and projects that significantly advanced fighter design but never went into full-scale production and deployment. Focuses on projects that matured to the point of significant design development such as mockups, wind-tunnel models and especially those yielding flying prototypes. Illustrated with 390 b/w and 30 color photos. Covers prop-driven aircraft from the XP-36 thru the XP-77, A-17 thru A-38, many experimental aircraft & early jets. The book is new, has a hard cover, 264 pages, measures 10 inches x 10.5 inches. Model shop retail price for this item is $44.95 plus tax! Our price is more than 15% off retail! Click for more images of this item.
CB00265	$37.50	USAF Jet Fighters - Experimental & Prototype - Book - Specialty Press Book: US Air Force Jet Fighters, Experimental & Prototype, by Jenkins and Landis. This is a MUST-HAVE book for the aviation fan, historian, collector or modeler! Following WWII, the sheer size of the US aviation industry guaranteed that American fighters would dominate the skies. However, the state of the art was advancing so fast that many development efforts never resulted in production aircraft. This book takes a look at the variety of different jet-fighter concepts developed by the post-war USAF - all experimental and prototype jet fighters that made it to the hardware stage. Also examines the rationale for developing each aircraft, the technology needed to build it, flight-test programs, and it's fate. Illustrated with 250 b/w and 100 color photos, many seldom-seen images. Covers the XP-54, XP-55, XP-59,XP-56, XP-67, XP-68, XP-XP-79B, XP-80, XP-81, XP-83, XP-84/YF-84F, XP-84H, XP-85, XP-86, XP-87, XF-88A/B, XF-89, XF-90, XP-91, XF-92, XF-93A (F86-C), XF-95 (XF-86D), XF-96A, F-100, F-101, F-102, FXF-103, XF-104, XF-105, F-106, F-107, XF-108, XF-109, F-110, F-111, YF-12A, F-5/F-20, F-15, YF-16, YF-17, F-117A, YF-22, YF-23, X-32, X-35, XF-98 Falcon missile & XF-99 Bomarc missile. The book is new, has a soft cover, 260 pages, measures 10 inches x 10.5 inches. Model shop retail price for this item is $44.95 plus tax! Our price is more than 15% off retail! Click for more images of this item.
CM48029	$33.95 out of stock	X-15A-2 - 1:48 - Special Hobby 1/48 scale model of the X-15A-2 research aircraft. This kit is made by Special Hobby of the Czech Republic. It has photo-etched detail parts - is in the original box which is in new condition - parts are still sealed in a plastic bag - decals as shown on the kit photos/box. Model shop retail price for this item is $39.98 plus tax! Our price is 15% off retail! Click for more images of this item.
CM48030	$38.50 out of stock	X-15A-2 w/ scramjet - 1:48 - Special Hobby 1/48 scale model of the X-15A-2 research aircraft (w/ dummy scramjet). This kit is made by Special Hobby of the Czech Republic. It has photo-etched detail parts - is in the original box which is in new condition - parts are still sealed in a plastic bag - decals as shown on the kit photos/box. Model shop retail price for this item is $42.95 plus tax! Our price is 10% off retail! Click for more images of this item.
CM48036	$14.95 out of stock	Douglas X-3 Stiletto - 1:48 - Lindberg 1/48 scale model of the Douglas X-3 Stiletto research aircraft. This kit is made by Lindberg. Kit includes detailed exterior, engine, landing gear, and display stand. It is in the original box which is in new condition - parts are still sealed in a plastic bag - decals as shown on the kit photos/box. Click for more images of this item.
CM48103	$29.95	Douglas 558-1 Skystreak X-plane - 1:48 - Special Hobby 1/48 scale plastic injection-molded model of the Douglas D-558-1 SkyStreak experimental plane - it makes a model about 8.5 inches long with a wingspan of about 6.25 inches. The box is original & in new condition - parts are sealed in a plastic bag - decals are as shown in the model kit photos - has resin and photo-etched parts & a crystal clear vacuformed canopy. Model shop retail price for this item is $34.95 plus tax! Our price is almost 15% off retail! Click for more images of this item.
CM48107	$17.50	Convair XFY-1 Pogo VTOL research aircraft - 1:48 - Lindberg 1/48 scale plastic injection-molded model kit of the Convair XFY-1 Pogo VTOL research aircraft. Although two XFY-1 aircraft were contracted for, only one was actually built. Tethered flights began on 29 April 1954 with the first vertical take-off/translation to horizontal flight/vertical landing flight made on 04 November 1954. The VTOL projects were abandoned because of the rapid progress made in jet-powered aircraft and the solving of problems of take-off/landing fast jet aircraft on carriers. The kit has detailed parts including a pilot figure & access ladder - authentic decals as shown on box photos - makes a model about 9 inches high with a wing-span of about 8 inches. Click for more images of this item.
CM48108	$17.50	Douglas X-3 Stilleto X-plane - 1:48 - Lindberg 1/48 scale plastic injection-molded model kit of the Douglas X-3 Stiletto. The X-3 was intended for sustained flight research above Mach 2, but was hampered by use of under-powered Westinghouse J34 turbojet engines - which could not power the aircraft past Mach 1 in level flight. The principle contribution of the X-3 was its data on inertial coupling (roll divergence) - a tendency to diverge from the intended flight path. The X-3's first flight was in October 1952 with Douglas test pilot Bill Bridgeman in the cockpit. The X-3 flew 20 times between 1954 and 1956 with Joe Walker at the controls for all 20 of these missions. Kit has detailed parts, jet engines, pilot figure & access ladder - authentic decals as shown on box photos. Click for more images of this item.
CM72020	$35.45 out of stock	Douglas X-3 Stiletto - 1:72 - Planet Models 1/72 scale limited edition resin kit of the Douglas X-3 Stiletto by Planet Models of the Czech Republic. This kit makes a beautifully detailed model -- it is a resin kit for more advanced modelers. The Douglas X-3 "Stiletto" was built to investigate the design of an aircraft suitable for sustained supersonic speeds. The X-3 was intended for sustained flight research above Mach 2, but was hampered by use of under-powered Westinghouse J34 turbojet engines -- which could not power the aircraft past Mach 1 in level flight. The principle contribution of the X-3 was its data on inertial coupling (roll divergence)-a tendency to diverge from the intended flight path. The X-3's first flight was in October 1952 with Douglas test pilot Bill Bridgeman in the cockpit. The X-3 flew 20 times between 1954 and 1956 with Joe Walker at the controls for all 20 of these missions. This kit is now out of production Model shop retail price for this item is $39.50 plus tax! Our price is 10% off retail! Click for more images of this item.
CM72042	$47.95	NASA/Lockheed X-24 A/B Lifting Bodies - 1:72 - Mach 2 1/72 scale plastic injection-molded model of NASA's experimental Lifting Bodies (wingless aircraft), the Martin Marietta/Lockheed X-24 A & X-24 B. The models are made by Mach 2 - are in the original box which is in new condition and the parts are still on the sprues, decals are as shown in the kit photos.. Model shop retail price for this item is $59.98 plus tax! Our price is 20% off retail! Click for more images of this item.
CM72061	$35.95	Ryan X-13 Verti-jet w/Launch trailer - 1:72 - Mach 2 1/72 plastic injection-molded scale model of the Ryan X-13 "Verti-Jet" research aircraft-made by Mach 2. The X-13 was a single place, high-winged, vectored exhaust nozzle, turbo-jet powered research plane and was the world's first aircraft capable of vertical take-off with transition to horizontal jet flight. It first flew on 11 April, 1957 - had a wingspan of 21' 0" , a length of 24'0" and a horizontal speed of 365 mph. This kit makes a small-sized model with a 4 inch wingspan and a fuselage about 5 inches long-is in the original box which is in new condition-decals as shown on the box. With a little effort, this kit can be made into a superb model! Model shop retail price for this item is $44.95 plus tax! Our price is 20% off retail! Click for more images of this item.
CM72132	$24.95	X-15A-2 experimental plane - 1:72 - MPM 1/72 scale plastic injection-molded model of the US military's X-15A-2 experimental plane. The X-15 project was started in 1954 - a joint venture between NACA (forerunner to NASA) and the USAF as a high speed research plane. It eventually reached speeds of Mach 6.72 and altitudes of 67.08 miles. It is new, unassembled, parts are sealed in a plastic bag and decals as shown on the model box & kit photos (the F-104 aircraft shown in the box photo is not included in the kit) - it is in the original box which is in good condition - it makes a model about 9 inches long with a wing-span of about 4 inches. Model shop retail price for this item is $28.95 plus tax! Our price is almost 15% off retail! Click for more images of this item.
CM72158	$29.95	Bell X-1A/B experimental plane - 1:72 - Mach 2 1/72 scale plastic injection-molded model of the Bell X-1A/B "second generation" experimental plane - it makes a model about 5.75 inches long with a wingspan of about 5.0 inches. The box is original & in new condition - parts are sealed in a plastic bag - decals are as shown in the model kit photos. This item is currently ON SALE! Model shop retail price for this item is $39.98 plus tax! Our price is more than 25% off retail! Click for more images of this item.
CM72159	$29.95	Bell X-1E experimental plane - 1:72 - Mach 2 1/72 scale plastic injection-molded model of the Bell X-1E experimental plane - it makes a model about 5.25 inches long with a wingspan of about 4.25 inches. The box is original & in new condition - parts are sealed in a plastic bag - decals are as shown in the model kit photos. This item is currently ON SALE! Model shop retail price for this item is $39.98 plus tax! Our price is more than 25% off retail! Click for more images of this item.
CM72160	$29.95	Douglas D-558-1 SkyStreak experimental plane - 1:72 - Mach 2 1/72 scale plastic injection-molded model of the Douglas D-558-1 SkyStreak experimental plane - it makes a model about 5.75 inches long with a wingspan of about 4.5 inches. The box is original & in new condition - parts are sealed in a plastic bag - decals are as shown in the model kit photos. This item is currently ON SALE! Model shop retail price for this item is $39.98 plus tax! Our price is more than 25% off retail! Click for more images of this item.
CM72161	$29.95	Douglas D-558-2 SkyRocket experimental plane - 1:72 - Mach 2 1/72 scale plastic injection-molded model of the Douglas D-558-2 SkyRocket experimental plane - it makes a model about 7.5 inches long with a wingspan of about 4.75 inches. The box is original & in new condition - parts are sealed in a plastic bag - decals are as shown in the model kit photos. This item is currently ON SALE! Model shop retail price for this item is $39.98 plus tax! Our price is more than 25% off retail! Click for more images of this item.
CM72175	$24.95	Bell X-1A/D experimental plane - 1:72 - Special Hobby 1/72 scale injection-molded plastic model of the Bell X-1A/B/D "second generation" experimental plane. The X-1C was never built because the X-1 test objectives were met during X-1 A/B testing - the X-1D, the first 2d generation X-1 built, was destroyed on its first test flight. The box is original & in new condition-parts are sealed in a plastic bag-decals are as shown in the model kit photos. The kit makes a model about 5.75 inches long with a wingspan of about 5.0 inches. Click for more images of this item.
CM72176	$24.95 out of stock	Bell X-1E experimental plane - 1:72 - Special Hobby 1/72 scale injection-molded plastic model of the Bell X-1E experimental plane - the last of the X-1 series of experimental planes (the prototype is on display at Edwards AFB, CA). The box is original & in new condition - parts are sealed in a plastic bag - has resin and photo-etched parts & crystal clear vacuformed canopy - decals are as shown in the model kit photos. The kit makes a model about 5.25 inches long with a wingspan of about 4.25 inches. Click for more images of this item.
CM72177	$24.95	Douglas D-558-1 SkyStreak experimental plane - 1:72 - Special Hobby 1/72 scale injection-molded plastic model of the Douglas D-558-1 SkyStreak experimental plane. The box is original & in new condition - parts are sealed in a plastic bag - decals are as shown in the model kit photos - has resin and photo-etched parts & crystal clear vacuformed canopy. This kit makes a model about 5.75 inches long with a wingspan of about 4.5 inches. Click for more images of this item.
CM72239	$17.50	X-15 Experimental Aircraft - 1:72 - Revell-Monogram 1/72 scale plastic injection-molded model of the US military's X-15A-2 experimental plane. The X-15 project was started in 1954 - a joint venture between NACA (fore-runner to NASA) and the USAF as a high speed research plane. It eventually reached speeds of Mach 6.72 and altitudes of 67.08 miles. It is new, unassembled, parts are sealed in a plastic bag and decals as shown on the model box & kit photos - it is in the original box which is in good condition - it makes a model about 9 inches long with a wing-span of about 4 inches. Click for more images of this item.
CM72241	$24.50	XP-56 Black Bullet 2d prototype - 1:72 - Special Hobby 1/72 scale model of the Northrop flying wing fighter aircraft, the XP-56 "version 2" (with the tall upper tail-piece). The XP-56 was built for the R-40C unconventional fighter design competition - two prototype aircraft were built. Powered by a R-2800-29 engine turning dual contra-rotating props, the aircraft had wingspan of 42' 06" with a length of 27' 06" and original 1942 design speed estimates of a top speed of 465 mph at 25,000 ft altitude. Because of engine cooling problems, actual flight performance was less than other fighter aircraft of the late WW II time-frame - consequently, the program was eventually cancelled. Aircraft #2 is stored at the Smithsonian. This kit makes a medium-sized model with a 7 inch wingspan and a length of 4 inches. The model is injection -molded with a clear canopy and resin & photo-etched super-detail parts - by Special Hobby - kit # 72132 - is in the original box - parts are in a factory sealed bag - decals as shown. This kit can be made into a superb model! Click for more images of this item.
WD40000	$5.95	Decal for Bell X-2 - 1:40 - Wings Models This is the ONLY decal currently available for the Bell X-2 in 1/40 scale! This decal fits the Wings Models 1/40 scale Bell X-2 kit # WM40000, but it but may be used for other kits/models as well. Click for more images of this item.
WD48049	$7.95	Decal for Bell X-1/XS-1 first generation research aircraft - 1:48 - Wings Models This decal fits the Wings Models (Eagles Talon) 1/48 scale Bell X-1/XS-1 research aircraft kit # WM48049, but it may be used for other kits/models as well. Includes "Glamorous Glennis" name for the X-1, plus nose logo and tail number for the "mother-ship" B-29. Click for more images of this item.
WD48050	$7.95	Decal for Bell X-1A/B research aircraft - 1:48 - Wings Models This decal fits the Wings Models (Eagles Talon) 1/48 scale Bell X-1 A/B research aircraft kit # WM48050, but it may be used for other kits/models as well. Includes the nose logo and tail number for the "mother-ship" B-29. Click for more images of this item.
WD72052	$4.95	Decal for Bell X-2 - 1:72 - Wings Models This is the ONLY decal currently available for the Bell X-2 in 1/72 scale! This decal fits the Wings Models 1/72 scale model # WM72052, but it but may be used for other kits/models as well. Click for more images of this item.
WD72053	$5.95	Decal for Bell X-1 A/B - 1:72 - Wings Models This is the ONLY decal currently available for the Bell X-1 A/B in 1/72 scale! This decal fits the Wings Models 1/72 scale model # WM72053, currently not available, but it but may be used for other kits/models as well. The decal sheet includes the B-29 ""mother-ship"" nose logo and tail number plus a/c numbers for both the X-1A & X-1B aircraft. Click for more images of this item.
WD72065	$4.95	Decal for Ryan X-13 Verti-jet - 1:72 - Wings Models This is the ONLY decal currently available for the Ryan X-13 Verti-jet in 1/72 scale! This decal fits the Wings Models 1/72 scale model # WM72065, but it but may be used for other kits/models as well. Click for more images of this item.
WD72078	$5.95	Decal for Martin-Marietta X-24 A/B - 1:72 - Wings Models This is the ONLY decal currently available for the Martin-Marietta X-24 A & B lifting bodies in ANY scale! This decal fits the Wings Models 1/72 scale model # WM72078, but it but may be used for other kits/models as well. The decal sheet contains markings for both the X-24A and the X-24B. Click for more images of this item.
WM48014	$24.95 out of stock	Bell X-2 research aircraft - 1:40 - Wings Models 1/40 scale model of America's first successful throttleable rocket-powered experimental test aircraft: the Bell X-2. Two X-2's were built; the first was accidentally destroyed during in-flight fueling; the second X-2 began its glide flights in August 1955 and made its first powered flight in November 1955. The Bell X-2 made history on 23 July 1956, when LTC Frank Everest flew it to 1900.4 mph; and later on 07 September 1956, when CPT Iven Kincheloe flew it to an altitude of 126,000 feet; and again on 27 September 1956, when CPT Milburn Apt flew it to Mach 3.196 (2094 mph). CPT Apt was later killed and the X-2 destroyed when the X-2 went out of control. This kit includes excellent plans and detail photos/drawings, has decals for both X-2 models, 2 clear vacuform canopies, and excellent cast metal detail parts. (This kit is currently unavailable. We will be re-releasing it in 1:48 scale this summer (2009) - in the meantime, please see our 1/72 scale kit for this aircraft, Wings Models WM72096.) Model shop retail price for this item is $29.95 plus tax! Our price is more than 15% off retail! Click for more images of this item.
WM48049	$29.95 out of stock	Bell XS-1 - 1:48 - Wings Models 1/48 scale model of Bell's "first generation" X-1 aircraft (these X-1's were initially designated as XS-1 but later were re-designated X-1). Three aircraft were built - SN's 46-062 to 46-064 - with the first glide flight occurring on 25 January 1946. The first generation X-1's have the smooth, tapered flush cockpit area & nose and are smaller in size than the later X-1's. Aircraft length is 30 ft-11 in., wingspan is 28 ft. 0 in. and the max speed attained was Mach 2.44. Aircraft 46-062 is now in the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum. This is an all resin kit with delicately engraved panel lines and other surface details; it has great decals that include the B-29 "mother-ship" nose logo and tail number! Instructions include information on converting a 1/48 scale B-29 kit into the X-1's mother-ship. With a little effort, this kit can make a museum-quality model-makes a model about 7.73 inches long with a 7.0 inch width. This is the only kit currently available for the Bell XS-1 in ANY scale. Expected to be available for purchase in Summer 2009. Model shop retail price for this item is $35.50 plus tax! Our price is more than 15% off retail! Click for more images of this item.
WM48050	$29.95 out of stock	Bell X-1A/B research aircraft - 1:48 - Wings Models 1/72 scale vacuform model kit. The second generation X-1's were to investigate speeds above Mach 2 and altitudes of 90,000 feet. They retained the same wing, horizontal tail and engine as the first generation, but the fuselage was entirely new - longer with increased fuel capacity, a raised canopy for better visibility and an improved cockpit. The initial contract called for 4 X-1 aircraft, X-1A - SN 48-1384, X-1B - SN 48-1385, X-1C was never built and X1-D - SN 48-1386. The X-1D was delivered first in July 1951, but during its second flight, an explosion/flames in the engine section caused it to be jettisoned from the "mother-ship" on 22 August 1951, with a resulting crash in the desert - it was not re-built. The X-1A was delivered in January 1953. The aircraft made 25 flights during the next two years but it was also jettisoned over the desert on 08 August, 1955, following an in-flight explosion. The third aircraft, the X-1B was delivered in June 1954. This aircraft made many flights with the last one being made on 23 January 1958. The X-1-B is on display at the USAF Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. This kit contains vacuformed conversion parts and nose logo and tail-number decals to convert a 1/48 scale B-29 kit into an X-1 "mother ship". The kit has resin/vacuform parts and, with a little effort, can make a museum-quality model; it makes a model about 9 inches long with a wingspan of about 7 inches. Model shop retail price for this item is $35.50 plus tax! Our price is more than 15% off retail! Click for more images of this item.
WM72065	$14.95	Ryan X-13 Verti-jet experimental plane - 1:72 - Wings Models 1/72 scale vacuform model of the Ryan X-13 "Verti-Jet" research aircraft. The X-13 was a single place, high-winged, vectored exhaust nozzle, turbo-jet powered research plane and was the world's first aircraft capable of vertical take-off with transition to horizontal jet flight. It first flew on 11 April 1957; had a wingspan of 21'-0" , a length of 24'-0" and a horizontal speed of 365 mph. This kit has cast resin detail parts including engine, tail cone, cockpit & engine formers, nose probe, seat, tail fins, main landing gear struts/braces and excellent ScaleMaster decals; it makes a small-sized model with a 4 inch wingspan and a fuselage about 5 inches long. Model shop retail price for this item is $17.95 plus tax! Our price is more than 15% off retail! Click for more images of this item.
WM72075	$19.95 out of stock	Boeing X-20 DynaSoar Lifting Body - 1:72 - Wings Models 1/72 scale vacuform/resin model of the X-20 Dynasoar experimental aircraft. Officially sanctioned in early 1957, the X-20 program was designed to provide a piloted, maneuverable and recoverable vehicle for conducting experiments in the hypersonic and orbital flight regime. Although a full sized mock-up was built, X-20 program funds were deleted by DOD before the first X-20 vehicle was completed. Several X-20 launch systems were considered including the Titan III ICBM and B-58 bomber. Successes of the Mercury and Gemini space programs suddenly made the X-20 experiment programs redundant and by 1963, the X-20 program was in the final throes of its struggle for survival. The X-20 was to be 35 ft.-04 in. long with a wingspan of 20 ft.-05 in. and capable of piloted recovery after reaching orbital altitudes of 550,000 feet and speeds exceeding 16,500 mph. The kit makes a model about 6.5 inches long with a wingspan of about 3.75 inches. Currently out of production. Expected back in stock Fall 2009. Model shop retail price for this item is $23.50 plus tax! Our price is 15% off retail! Click for more images of this item.
WM72077	$24.95	Martin-Marietta X-23 PRIME Lifting Body - 1:72 - Wings Models 1/72 scale cast resin model of the X-23 PRIME (Precision Recovery Including Maneuvering Entry) designed to collect data pertaining to maneuverable re-entry vehicles and ablative shielding technology. Four X-23's were built by Martin-Marietta - three were launched but only one survived the recovery process. The fourth vehicle was never launched because the first three launched X-23's achieved the programs objects and a fourth launch would have been redundant. The X-23 was 6 ft-07.5 in. long with a wingspan of 4 ft-0 in. and reached orbital altitudes of 500,000 feet and speeds exceeding Mach 24.5. The kit also includes solid cast resin models of the tiny ASSET lifting body and the USSR's Cosmos/Kosmos lifting body. This kit is the ONLY kit currently available for the X-23 PRIME, ASSET & Cosmos Lifting Bodies in ANY scale! Model shop retail price for this item is $29.95 plus tax! Our price is more than 15% off retail! Click for more images of this item.
WM72078	$19.95	Martin-Marietta X-24A and X-24B Lifting Bodies - 1:72 - Wings Models 1/72 scale vacuform model of the X-24-A and X-24-B experimental lifting bodies. The X-24A was conceived as a manned vehicle to explore the low speed flight characteristics of the maneuverable lift body design. While three basic X-23 vehicles, known as SV-5P's, were built, only one was fully completed, re-designated as the X-24A and flown - vehicle SN 66-13551. During testing, the X-24A flew for 2 hours-54 minutes and 28 seconds and reached speeds of Mach 1.6 and an altitude of 71,400 feet. The X-24B was created by modifying the X-24A by "gloving on" a newer, longer forebody and changes to the aft strake wing panels - it retained the SN of 66-13551. The X-24B made 36 flights reaching speeds of Mach 1.74 and an altitude of 74,130 feet. This kit makes both the X-24A and X-24B versions as separate models and has appropriate decals for both versions. The X-24A makes a model about 4.1 inches long with a wingspan of about 2.5 inches; the X-24B makes a model about 6.1 inches long with a wingspan of about 3 inches. Model shop retail price for this item is $23.50 plus tax! Our price is 15% off retail! Click for more images of this item.
WM72096	$19.95	Bell X-2 research aircraft - 1:72 - Wings Models 1/72 scale vacuform model of America's first successful throttleable rocket-powered experimental test aircraft: the Bell X-2. Two X-2's were built; the first was accidentally destroyed during in-flight fueling; the second X-2 began its glide flights in August 1955 and made its first powered flight in November 1955. The Bell X-2 made history on 23 July 1956, when LTC Frank Everest flew it to 1900.4 mph; and later on 07 September 1956, when CPT Iven Kincheloe flew it to an altitude of 126,000 feet; and again on 27 September 1956, when CPT Milburn Apt flew it to Mach 3.196 (2094 mph). CPT Apt was later killed and the X-2 destroyed when the X-2 went out of control (at the time, he had been traveling four times faster than a bullet fired from a .45 caliber pistol!). This kit includes excellent plans and detail photos/drawings, has decals for both X-2 models, 2 clear vacuform canopies, 16 plastic parts and 11 excellent cast metal detail parts including main landing gear struts/skids, wing struts/skids, nose gear strut/wheel, and exhaust nozzle. This is the only kit available for the X-2 in 1/72 scale. Model shop retail price for this item is $23.50 plus tax! Our price is 15% off retail! Click for more images of this item.