Douglas X-3 Stiletto 1/144 (Dragon & Shelf Oddity)
Looks fast, isn’t it? Douglas engineers designed this research airplane with intention of investigating speeds of around 2000 mph. Well, they forgot to tell that to engine designers. X-3 was so underpowered it could not exceed sound barrier in level flight.
First flight took place in 1952, last – 1956, with very limited data gained from total of 52 flights.
Still, it definetly is a looker.
More detailed WIP report -> https://www.kampfgruppe144.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3271
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Craig Abrahamson said on March 9, 2019
Good-lookin’ work, sir….I like it!
Robert Royes said on March 9, 2019
Looks great! It does look fast.
david leigh-smith said on March 9, 2019
Is that a Frenchman playing with your stiletto?
Great work, Leszek. Really like the base, show the aircraft off very nicely.
Greg Kittinger said on March 11, 2019
Nice!
Allan J Withers said on April 3, 2019
Looks good Leszek.
George R Blair Jr said on June 22, 2019
Great job, Leszek. I have an old Revell X-3, that I think was 1/65th scale, that is begging to be built. I think your build has inspired me to do all the extra work and scratchbuilding that this kit will need. On second thought, maybe I’ll follow in your footsteps and build the 1/144th kit. :o)