Thursday, April 07, 2011

1/144 Bell X-1 "Sonic Breaker" - Dragon Models






1/144 Bell X-1 "Sonic Breaker" (1+1)

http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=DRW51021


Dragon is offering a fine 1/144 scale model of the Bell X-1 as part of its aircraft collection.

The new set features two complete X-1 aircraft models.
- the first is a standard replica of this supersonic craft, while
- the second has a transparent fuselage that shows off the “interior” of the unique X-1.

Both fully built-up and finely painted models
are masterfully recreated in miniature. They also come with a sleek display stand made of metal that allows both models to be displayed “flying”

Available: April 2011
Price: ???

- New Tooling!!
- Fully detailed 1/144 Bell X-1
- Two complete X-1 replicas: one standard and the other with transparent fuselage showing off "interior" of X-1
- Stylish metal stand included
- Accurate engraved panel lines
- Historically accurate markings
- Pre-assembled

Dragon Wings
This series includes high quality diecast models of modern and historical aircraft. Each item is recreated with lifelike details and is true to scale

9 comments:

  1. Now this one is very nice...
    Historic planes..
    I just could pray for someone release B-29 Mothership set conversion for Fujimi kit with decals?
    Or even Dragon could do a new B-29?
    And the U-2R/Tr-1 ? will be die cast only?

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  2. I personally like to see more 50's jets.
    John

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  3. Muroc Models has a mothership conversion which is actually quite nice. Used to be able to buy it from Edwards Airforce Base in California, but their giftshop is now closed on-line.

    You can reach out to David Newman directly via email for his kits, conversion sets, and excellent decals:
    newmanispwest@yahoo.com

    He had the following back in 20098 when I bought his entire set:
    X-1A/B/D Kits
    EB-29 Mothership Conversion
    M2-F1 Kit
    F-8 Super Critical Wing Conversion
    X-38 Kit
    R4D NASA/NACA Decals
    ETF-51D NASA Decals
    X-1A/B/D Decals
    B-58 & B-47 Decals

    Very reasonable prices and a very nice guy in general.

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  4. This is a very interessanting info..I never heara about this conversion set or decals,these are very wanted itens..
    Can you take pics and send (to post here in the Blog?)

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  5. I'll take pictures when I get home, but here's some pictures I've found online:

    internetmodeler.com/2004/august/first-looks/muroc-x2.php

    internetmodeler.com/artman/publish/nraviation/Muroc-Models-1-144-F-8A-SCW-Conversion.php

    www.ninfinger.org/models/vault2004/modelx2.jpg

    www.ninfinger.org/models/vault2004/x2model.jpg

    www.ninfinger.org/models/vault2007/M2F1%20models/2815a.jpg

    www.ninfinger.org/models/vault2007/M2F1%20models/2816a.jpg

    www.ninfinger.org/models/vault2009/144%20F-8%20SCW/index.html

    www.ninfinger.org/models/vault2006/EB-29/index.html

    www.ninfinger.org/models/vault2010/EB-29/index.html

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  6. the decal of mothership is nice...the conversion parts...there are 2 propelers in pic but came 4 for B-29?

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  7. So sorry this little gem, fully
    detailed inside, is not provided with important exterior detail, I
    mean landing gear ! Hoping next models in the series, U2, TR1, will
    be equipped with these details, and
    in case of X15, correct skis rear gear. I am sure many guys like to
    display their models on ground.

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  8. Actually, the pictures on the DML site show that it has landing gears on both kits:

    dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=DRW51021

    Check out the first picture, with both planes on the stand. It looks like they come with landing gear. If that's the case with this set, it's a real nice one!

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  9. I would like to buy this conversion set from Muroc...

    It is good ? Is the same for X-1 and X-1A ?

    Thank you !

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