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Allan J Withers
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Bell X 1, 46062, USAF Muroc Air Base California 1947.

May 19, 2017 · in Aviation · · 18 · 1.9K

1/72 , almost OOB, I replaced the pitots with brass wire, finished in Floquil F110030 and MM enamels with Tamiya X22 over kit and other decals, built 2007. This aircraft named "Glamorous Glennis" flown by Captain Charles "Chuck" Yeager.

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  1. Good looking X-1! What is the name on that Floquil? They're gone, now. That was a nice line of paints, I miss them.

  2. Wow...that certainly is ORANGE, ain't it ?! πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚

  3. Beautiful work as usual Allan.

  4. That paintwork has certainly stood the test of time, built ten years ago.

  5. Looks great ! I did this one a while back. It's was a good kit, especially for a Hobby Craft. They made some winners !

  6. Nice work Alan, don't remember this kit looks great.

  7. BEAUTIFULLY painted, Allan! The finish looks great, as does the rest. Gen. Yeager would be proud!

  8. Very nice. We don't see much of this model around. You did a really good job.
    Cheers mate!

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