Scale | 1/72 |
Manufacturer | MPM / Monogram |
Kit ID | |
Type | North American X-15A & X-15A-2 |
Unit | |
Date | |
Aftermarket parts used | None |
Other detail added | X-15A backdated the MPM X-15A-2 kit. Scratchbuilt panel interiors. |
Model built by | Chuck Holte |
Date Completed | August 2018 |
Here are a couple of pics of the latest addition to my X-Plane collection, the first X-15A, #66670, backdated from the MPM X-15A-2 kit. Shortened the fuselage by 18 scale inches and revised and polished and masked the canopy to the earlier, larger clear windscreen. While JD and I were in the razor saw mode, I opened up some panels to expose propellant tanks, plumbing and wiring bundles. Also added the wingtip sensor pods. Paint was a mix of MM Interior Black and Graphite Black Metallic enamels. Mostly kit decals except for the tail # which was from the spare decal drawer.
The black bird is of course the MPM X-15A conversion in 1/72 and the pink and white are both the Monogram X-15A-2 with different cosmetics.
Article and photographs by Chuck Holte













