RicardoD Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 I opened one of my two copies of X-3 by Jetmads tonight to have a closer look inside the box. It took a while for the kits to arrive and project updates from Jetmads told production was delayed due to shift of schedule of the previous projects but I can say it is definitely worth the wait. I could only dream of a 1/32 X-3 and it is now here and I find the details are amazing. I did not take photos of every bit and piece, but as an example to give a better idea I put here that even the angle of attack probes on the pitot tube are there and extremely tiny which is probably why three copies are given. I took the photos in some order and tried to choose the most relevant ones, without an intention of an unboxing or review effort while I just wanted to share with you what started as a weekend night stash check that now has been happily changed into a decision to land it on the bench and go as a “work in progress” post. The nose, tail section, wings and all other surfaces are cast resin while main fuselage parts are 3D printed, which require surface smoothing by wet sanding. I have done this before with their Learjet’s fuselage which took about just half an hour to achieve a perfectly smooth surface so I’ll start the build doing the same with this one. Clear parts are good and clear enough, nevertheless I extra polish all canopies of my kits and I’ll do the same here. JMcD, scvrobeson, Rick Griewski and 21 others 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicardoD Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 I have tested a dry fit, which seems quite ok… This thing is about 60cm, without the pitot which is another 4-5cm, and I hope I can complete the build without dropping it. Safety goggles may also be required when handling this dart and avoid the eyes from that pointy nose Looking forward to post the build as it progresses and let’s see how it goes.… Thanks for looking… Lightpainter, LSP_Kevin, SCRATCH BUILDER and 25 others 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Looks really nice. I will be following your buil. Dan RicardoD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Good luck! I thought I was on their mailing list about the release but maybe not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easixpedro Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 So cool. Still boggles the mind that dudes strapped airplanes like this on and did flight tests. But that was Edwards in the 50s… can’t wait to see her built up! RicardoD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Lovely! RicardoD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrotten Highlander Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Will be following this, as my kit has finally arrived in the UK. RicardoD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 RicardoD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus2000 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 I will follow you with much interest, the transparent parts are 3D printed or casted RicardoD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicardoD Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 15 hours ago, easixpedro said: So cool. Still boggles the mind that dudes strapped airplanes like this on and did flight tests. But that was Edwards in the 50s… can’t wait to see her built up! Exactly so! These were real engineers, I must say. What those guys achieved without computers and even calculators have always amazed me! Guys who test-flew those aircraft are also deserve all admiration. Learstang and easixpedro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicardoD Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 5 hours ago, spartacus2000 said: I will follow you with much interest, the transparent parts are 3D printed or casted Thanks, the transparent parts are cast parts. spartacus2000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 RicardoD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Hello The quality print is ...stratospheric... 2023 is really the beginning of a new era for modelling... Amities Fab RicardoD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 3 hours ago, fab said: Hello The quality print is ...stratospheric... 2023 is really the beginning of a new era for modelling... Amities Fab Indeed but some parts look again terribly fragile and make you wonder how to manipulate the kit during assembly and painting phases. Think engine intake parts of the Viggen or static discharge sticks on the Learjet. It looks the Stiletto is similar. I will be happy when we will get stronger and less brittle printed resin as the final idea is not to look at marvelous parts on the printing gates but to be able to use them. Learstang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul fisher Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Looks delicious! I had wanted to kit this up for many years but feared that it would not sell well.I think time have changed enough that it should do well, I certainly hope so. These guys are doing some great stuff! scvrobeson, Violator1991, Lightpainter and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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