Adding a delta wing was considered the next
logical step in the hugely succesful X-15 program, and North American spent
four years and 300 hours of wind tunnel time perfecting the configuration.
The original short-span trapezoid wing was replaced by a slender delta-wing
with end-plates or winglets, and a modified North American XB-70A or a
NB-52 was to be used as mothership. The third X-15 was to be rewinged for
these research flights, but due to the loss of the aircraft in 1967, the
project was abandoned.
Our model is based on this desk-top model
as well as wind-tunnel models plans. The model length is 27 cm (about 10
inches 2/3) at 1/72 scale. order this kit or e-mail
us
The 1/72 Sharkit model more closely resembles
a classic desk-top model than most of our other kits; it is very easy to
mount since there are no little parts such as landing gear.
A base with a "NASA"-engraved
nameplate and an inox-steel 3mm diameter wire to support the model is include.
This picture
shows the kit after two hour of work, ready to be painted. As there is
no primer layer on this model, the different colors give you an idea of
the quantity of putty used to prepare the surfaces. The Sharkit wing-insigna
is an extra not include in the regular kit.
The decals sheet is
here: it doesn' t look very good in this photo because it's primarily
white decals on very light blue background paper...but the white lettering
will look great on a black-painted model!
The decal sheet (5x14cm)is for serial numbers
66672 & 67099.
![[box-art]](X15.jpg)
![[desk model]](Historic1.jpg)
