Bell X-1 Experimental Aircraft Model (1/48 Scale)

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This is the legendary rocket-powered Bell X-1 experimental test aircraft, the first ever manned vehicle to conquer supersonic speeds with ease. Initially piloted by Jack Woolams in 1946, it was later taken to new heights by Chuck Yeager in 1947, sparking an iconic lineage of "X planes" that continue to push the boundaries of aviation and engineering to this day. On October 14th, 1947, Yeager took control of the X-1, which had been dropped from the bomb bay of a B-29, and became the first manned vehicle to enter the supersonic regime with a record-breaking speed of Mach 1.06 before landing safely in a dry lake bed. I created this model in just a few hours using Autodesk Fusion 360 after being inspired by mech-G's X-15 model and then printing it out. For faster and more reliable printing, I recommend splitting the model into separate tail and fuselage sections which can be easily super glued together after printing. To accurately portray Chuck Yeager's "Glamorous Glennis," you can paint the model orange or use an orange material and apply decals by printing roundels and id numbers, cutting them out with precision, and using a mixture of watered down PVA glue for a smooth finish.