1/48 Freedom Model X-47B UCAS
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Re: 1/48 Freedom Model X-47B UCAS
If I remember right, I think Steel Beach was going to do an intake cover. I'll ask him and see.
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Re: 1/48 Freedom Model X-47B UCAS
Closed the fuselage last night...overall the fit is solid, BUT I had to remove several locating pins because the opposite location holes were too small/shallow. No biggie.
Also got to spend some time sanding and filing to reshape the plastic to properly accept the hinge inserts. Straight out of the box, the hinges hit up against plastic in three different areas that keep them from seating properly.



Also got to spend some time sanding and filing to reshape the plastic to properly accept the hinge inserts. Straight out of the box, the hinges hit up against plastic in three different areas that keep them from seating properly.



Re: 1/48 Freedom Model X-47B UCAS
Got some sanding/etc done last night, and decided to play with the wings extended. I'm still a ways from having to make up my mind...up or down...




Re: 1/48 Freedom Model X-47B UCAS
Just a fun aside - I continue to be fascinated with the sheer size of the X-47...so last night I placed my Eduard/Academy F-4B WIP alongside.


Re: 1/48 Freedom Model X-47B UCAS
That is a "biggun"! Makes you wonder what all they pack into it that we don't know about.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Re: 1/48 Freedom Model X-47B UCAS
Wow! That's a big difference in size.
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Re: 1/48 Freedom Model X-47B UCAS
Bigger than I had expected. Wonder how large it is in comparison to a B-2?
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Re: 1/48 Freedom Model X-47B UCAS
About one hundred years ago the Wright Bros. started their kite, and now look at this... 
