Revell 1/32 Bell X-1

[RalphSarc]

My “Aces High” interpretation of Chuck Yeagers Bell X-1 “Glamorous Glennis” as it appears on display in the Smithsonian.

On October 14, 1947, the Bell X-1 became the first airplane to fly faster than the speed of sound. Piloted by U.S. Air Force Capt. Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager, the X-1 reached a speed of 1,127 kilometers (700 miles) per hour, Mach 1.06, at an altitude of 13,000 meters (43,000 feet). Yeager named the airplane "Glamorous Glennis" in tribute to his wife.

Air-launched at an altitude of 7,000 meters (23,000 feet) from the bomb bay of a Boeing B-29, the X-1 used its rocket engine to climb to its test altitude. It flew a total of 78 times, and on March 26, 1948, with Yeager at the controls, it attained a speed of 1,540 kilometers (957 miles) per hour, Mach 1.45, at an altitude of 21,900 meters (71,900 feet). This was the highest velocity and altitude reached by a manned airplane up to that time.

[JeroenPeters]

Love it!

[RalphSarc]

On 4/4/2024 at 2:06 PM, JeroenPeters said:

Love it!

Thanks so much. I actually missed seeing it on the ground for cleaning and refurbishing at the Smithsonian. However saw in once before in it’s slightly worn look.

[KevinM]

I like that one Ralph came out Nice!

[RalphSarc]

On 4/16/2024 at 11:33 AM, KevinM said:

I like that one Ralph came out Nice!

Thanks Kevin. I was pleased with the results. It’s a fun kit.

[Martinnfb]

Great work on such an antique kit, well done Ralph.

Cheers

Martin

[RalphSarc]

On 5/2/2024 at 9:46 PM, Martinnfb said:

Great work on such an antique kit, well done Ralph.

Cheers

Martin

Thanks Martin!! Greatly appreciated!