X-15 North American #66671 Monogram 1987 - 1/72 Scale Model

Description: North American X-15 #66671: 1987 Monogram 1/72 Scale Model in Original Box X-15 Models are difficult to acquire! This North American X-15 #66671 can be finished in a choice of TWO [2] options including the stunning X-15A-2.The North American X-15 566671 the most famous of the 'short flight' rocket powered X-15 Mach aircraft. The magnificent North American X-15 #66671 was one of the most ‘historically important’ rocket powered aircraft of all time. If you are interested in legendary ‘edge of the envelope’ test flying and aircraft and you would like a representative model of their outstanding history and stature, this is a wonderful opportunity for you.This North American X-15 #66671: 1987 Monogram 1/72 Scale Model in Original Box, is one of the most important USAF historical models available. This model is less common to find unmade and is an absolute treasure.These are some of the model premium features and kit details contained within this first Issue 1987 classic box.Accurate and beautiful decals.Extremely detailed cockpit with pilot figure.Finely moulded and detailed kit in gloss black. Highly collectable and superior thickness quality of yesteryear. Lower fin may be included or omitted according to whether the X-15 is displayed in the 'in flight' or 'landing configuration'. [The lower fin was jettisoned before landing.]Lower fin has the option to attach an early version of a "ramjet" used in flight testing.Realistic landing gear and retractable hinged landing skid. Displays 'gear retracted' in flight OR 'gear down' for a landed and ground diorama.Very realistic one-clear ' forward cockpit window'. The second window was sealed, along with an ablative covering being applied to the whole fuselage when conducting 'high speed' flights, due to the excessive heat generated in-flight.The model parts have been 100% inventoried and are complete with instructions. All Aircraft decals are present and correct. The model illustrates the sheer excellence of early Monogram Kits with their quality, and attention to detail! [Please look at the Sizing Section below for how impressive this model is.]This is your opportunity to acquire a rare and beautiful example of a North American X-15 #66671: 1987 Monogram 1/72 Scale Model in its original box.Space and Aviation Firsts is an International Store having sold into more than 40 countries. Shipping within Australia is included and Worldwide for a nominal fee as my gift to youDon't Miss Out on the rare availability of this elite X-15 model.Please order now to acquire a beautiful complete classic kit of yesteryear for your collection.DescriptionEdwards Air Force Base [E.A.F.B.] is the "mecca for the 'U.S. Air Force Flight Test Center" and the "Civilian Space initiatives" of today, including SpaceX and Virgin Galactic who are two current examples. There were many iconic Space and Aviation achievements in the 20th Century and the '199 flights of the three X-15 rocket powered aircraft produced' were certainly majorly successful research and development flights that captured critically important information for the future about flying to the edge of the flight performance envelope at the edge of the Earth's atmosphere. The X-15 was also the First Winged Space Vehicle to be flown back from Space, and by the end of 1961, the X-15 had achieved its design goals of Mach 6 and had achieved altitudes in excess of 200,000 feet, then going on to further fantastic records. In October 1967 "Pete" Knight piloted the rocket-powered X-15A-2 to a speed of 4,520 miles per hour, more than Mach 6, six times the speed of sound. This is distinct from an air speed record, because the X-15 record necessitates a pilot, and the record remains unbroken to this day. [The famed SR-71 represents the fastest piloted jet flight since Knight's famous hypersonic flight half a century ago, though the SR-71 never quite reached 3,000 miles per hour.] On August 22, 1963, Walker achieved an altitude record for piloted aircraft, taking the X-15 to 354,000 feet (more than 67 miles). The 'Space Shuttle' was not the first Space vehicle to fly the 'First Flown’ Re-Entries' from Space. The very first ‘flown’ Re-Entries to a designated landing point from Space was achieved by the little known X-15 Program of the 1960's which created speed and altitude World Records that still remain unbroken to this day. The X-15 literally carved the Aviation and Space future that we have today!Please order now and make this fantastic historical model yours!This is a 'best value' larger 1/72 scale model!Model Details: Box: Very Good Condition with a few minor creases. Decal Sheet: Excellent condition. All aircraft decals are present and correct.Instruction Sheet: Front Cover View: ExcellentCentral Pages View - Excellent.Rear Page View: Excellent.Plastic Parts: All excellent and perfect condition. Scale: 1/72 Scale. See size section below. Mission Profile. (source Wikipedia) The North American X-15 is a hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft that was operated by the United States Air Force and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as part of the X-plane series of experimental aircraft. The X-15 set speed and altitude records in the 1960s, crossing the edge of outer space and returning with valuable data used in future aircraft and spacecraft design. During the X-15 program, 12 pilots flew a combined 199 flights. Of these, 8 pilots flew a combined 13 flights which met the Air Force spaceflight criterion by exceeding the altitude of 50 miles (80 km), thus qualifying these pilots as being astronauts. The 5 Air Force pilots qualified for military astronaut wings immediately, while the 3 civilian pilots were eventually awarded NASA astronaut wings in 2005, 35 years after the last X-15 flight. Here is a list of the X-15 Pilots and their number of Flights in brackets. A. Scott Crossfield, North American Aviation, [14]Joseph A. Walker, NASA, [25]Robert M. White, United States Air Force (USAF), [16]Forrest S. Petersen, United States Navy, [05]John B. McKay, NASA, [29]Robert A. Rushworth, USAF, [34]Neil A. Armstrong, NASA, [07]Joe H. Engle, USAF, [16]Milton O. Thompson, NASA, [14]William J. Knight, USAF, 16William H. Dana, NASA, 16Michael J. Adams, USAF, [07] Total Number of X-15 Flights: 199 Size This beautiful North American X-15 #66671: 1987 Monogram 1/72 Scale Model Scale Model has a:Model Length: Approx: 22 cms, or 8.3/4 inches. Model Wingspan: Approx: 9 cms, or 3.1/2 inches.Make this Fantastic Model yours!ShippingShipping within Australia included and Worldwide for a nominal fee as my gift to you.This is a great buy and offering for International, Australian, UK, US, European and Asia Pacific Collectors. ConclusionThis North American X-15 #66671: 1987 Monogram 1/72 Scale Model Original Box is a must have beautiful high quality Model of World, USAAF; NASA [NACA] U.S. X-Plane History.Please order now so that you do not miss out!Collectors' Hint - What are my choices with Plastic Model purchasing and collecting?It is the nature of the Space and Aviation market that Space and Aircraft Models and Kits of important space or aviation flight vehicles tend to be limited in production and sell very quickly. An example is the premier diecast models like these. All production 'runs' are limited with no guarantee of more. Consequently, over time they become Limited Editions in their own right.Some models may be 're-launched' on significant anniversaries.I suggest that when an opportunity presents itself, decide on your model collection and act!Limited Editions are examples!Notes: This is serious and enjoyable premium quality Space and Aviation Collecting. If an offer is to be made, please understand the offer needs to be very seriously 'close'!Photograph Credits:Photo 1 - Top Box View of the stunning North American X-15 #66671: 1987 Monogram 1/72 Scale Model in its original box.Photo 2 - A realistic view of the beautiful North American X-15 #66672 in rocket powered flight [courtesy Smithsonian Museum - Pinterest not included].Photo 3 - A port 3/4 front look-down view of the North American X-15 #66671: 1987 Monogram 1/72 Scale Model.Photo 4 - Neil Armstrong posing after his first flight in a North American X-15 [courtesy NASA not included]. Photo 5 - A starboard 3/4 front look-down view of the Revell North American X-15 #66671 1/72 Scale Model. Photo 6 - A view of the centre pages of the classic construction plans for the North American X-15 #66671: 1987 Monogram 1/72 Scale Model.Photo 7 - A view of the inventoried parts of the Revell North American X-15 #66671 1/72 Scale Model. Photo 8 - A view of the real and beautiful North American X-15 ablative covered X-15A-2 that achieved the World Speed Record in rocket powered flight that still stands today [courtesy NASA - not included]. Photo 9 - A starboard 3/4 rear look-down view of the Revell North American X-15 #66671 1/72 Scale Model. Photo 10 - Another launch view of the real North American X-15 ablative covered X-15A-2 that achieved the World Speed Record in rocket powered flight [courtesy NASA - not included]. Photo 11 - A view of the components of the real North American X-15's. [courtesy NASA Public Domain 5639098 North_American_X-15_Cutdrawing not included]. Photo 12 - A head on look-down view of the Revell North American X-15 #66671 1/72 Scale Model. Photo 13 - A view of the Rear Page of the classic construction plans for the North American X-15 #66671: 1987 Monogram 1/72 Scale Model.Photo 14 - A view of the beautiful Decals for the classic North American X-15 #66671.Photo 15 - A view of the Cover Page of the classic construction plans for the North American X-15 #66671: 1987 Monogram 1/72 Scale Model.Photo 16 - Another view of the inventoried parts of the Revell North American X-15 #66671 1/72 Scale Model. Please remember to 'click' Visit Store in the top right corner of this listing to see the many other great offerings inside 'Space and Aviation Firsts'.'A Passion in Life is a Life well Lived!'Kind Regards.

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