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**Wad Cutter** · #11 12-27-2017, 01:10 PM

I bought a X-15 model some time ago(any thing beyond a week is foggy) but after looking is over I lacked the guys to destroy a lot of paper to make it. Chicken, yep. Just like Super Dave's PT-Boat. One day, maybe. wc

**dhanners** · #12 12-27-2017, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Wad Cutter

I bought a X-15 model some time ago(any thing beyond a week is foggy) but after looking is over I lacked the guys to destroy a lot of paper to make it. Chicken, yep. Just like Super Dave's PT-Boat. One day, maybe. wc

The thing scared me, too; I read an old post of mine from 2009 where I said Ken's X-15 was going to be my next build. Eight years later, I tackled it and was happy to discover it is so well designed that it goes together rather easily. It looks scarier than it is.

I will say one thing, though. On both my builds, I ditched the formers Ken provides for the chines. They just didn't work for me. But I found that with proper pre-shaping, you don't need them.

**Wad Cutter** · #13 12-27-2017, 02:10 PM

Thank you dhanners for the words of encouragement. I have a couple of simple models first before I can even think about it. Much thanks. wc

**joshuajaeseo** · #14 12-27-2017, 02:22 PM

Great models, the detail on it looks amazing!

**The Mole** · #15 12-27-2017, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by John Bowden

I'm now gathering info and with David's help will work on making 2018 and X-15 year!

Does this mean what I think it sounds like John????

If so it will be a great 2018.

If not it will be a so-so year.

**sgoti** · #16 12-27-2017, 05:51 PM

I kept forgetting I was looking at a paper model, and was envious of your lack of decal film.

Then I remembered it was paper, and why you had no decal film...

Regarding the B-52, what if you did just the wing and appropriate section of the fuselage? That could be pretty dramatic in its own way.

Beautiful model, sir!

**John Bowden** · #17 12-27-2017, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mole

Does this mean what I think it sounds like John????

If you mean some recolors/mods to Ken's kit......then yes! I'm really liking Davids' 1/48 scale builds.

**John Bowden** · #18 12-27-2017, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sgoti

Regarding the B-52, what if you did just the wing and appropriate section of the fuselage? That could be pretty dramatic in its own way.

Was thinking just this same thing......... fuselage on one side......twin engine pod on the other

**sgoti** · #19 12-27-2017, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by John Bowden

Was thinking just this same thing......... fuselage on one side......twin engine pod on the other

Hmm... The "Alan Rose B-52"?

**The Mole** · #20 12-27-2017, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by John Bowden

If you mean some recolors/mods to Ken's kit......then yes! I'm really liking Davids' 1/48 scale builds.

Oh, goody, goody, goody!

Yes 2018 is looking like Tony the Tiger would say ggggggggggrrraaattte.

All fun aside thanks John for taking this on. I have a few X-15 books and CDs if you need something I would be glad to help just let me know.