1/72 129 Planet Models XF-91 Thunderceptor
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
Rare and beautiful resin kit with all fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit, two vacuform canopies (in mint condition and not yellowed), detailed gear wells, drop tanks and full decals. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The famous 1948 Thunderceptor was a very advanced design, but hybrid jet and rocket engine system created problems, among other things. With it's hybrid afterburning turbojet engine and XLR-11 rocket motor (of X-1 fame), it was the first US aircraft to break the sound barrier in level flight in December of 1951. The second prototype was destroyed but the original XF-91 is preserved at the USAF Museum in Dayton, Ohio.
$52.00