[About actual machine]
- The new X - 1 series was developed as an experimental machine following the bell XS - 1 (X - 1), the first rocket experimental aircraft that broke the sound speed for the first time in the world by Chuck - Jaeger.
- Four aircraft were planned by the US Air Force, they were called X - 1A, X - 1 B, X - 1 C, X - 1 D respectively.
- There were no differences in basic structure between the four aircraft, which was characterized by the overall length of the aircraft being extended more than the first X - 1.
- Different experiments were planned for each of the four aircraft, but X - 1C was not manufactured after all, three machines were made for the new X - 1 series.
- Completed in 1954, the last of the three aircraft. The X - 1B transferred to NACA in December of that year was used for various experiments, and in January 1958, Neil Armstrong who also accomplished the first human lunar landing is also on board.
- After retiring, it is now displayed at the National Museum of the US Air Force Museum and you can see its appearance.
[About the model]
- Reproduction of Bell X-1 B at a total length of about 23 cm, 1/48 scale.
- A kit that revived the historical model released in 1958 by Stromberg company reproduces the rivet pattern on the surface of the fuselage and the wing surface of the main wing, the atmosphere full of finish.
- It is a kit which consists of right and left main wings and horizontal tail wings, further front and rear legs and leg covers on parts which accurately reproduce style full of speed feeling with right and left division and parts scores.
- Of course the transparent part is set in the canopy, and the tail cap is attached to the aircraft tail part.
- In addition, the display stand with the name of Stron Becker combined with the triangular base for the display and the arm is set as it is.
- The marking sets three kinds of marking: marking when rolling out from the bell first, after deployment in the US Air Force, marking when transferred from Navy to Air Force, and NACA changed to NASA. You can choose and finish.
[Major features]
- Finished total length about 23 cm
- About 22 parts points
- Transparent parts are set in the canopy
- Reproduce the tail cap on the aircraft's tail
- Set stand with Stron Becker's name set as well
- Marking is reproduced with a decal, three kinds can be selected
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )