Boeing NB-52 & X-15 "Platinum Edition", 1/72 - Revell 03793

The Boeing NB-52 & X-15 « Platinum Edition » Revell 03793 is an assembly model kit at 1/72 devoted to one of the most iconic ensembles in American experimental aviation: a Boeing NB-52, a carrier aircraft derived from the strategic bomber B-52 Stratofortress, accompanied by the X-15 rocket plane. This Platinum edition combines injection-molded plastic parts, photo-etched details, and a decal sheet designed to reproduce the markings of the subject depicted.

The Boeing NB-52 and the X-15 program

The NB-52 was an adaptation of the B-52 used as a carrier aircraft for experimental devices. As part of the X-15 program, it carried the rocket plane under its wing before releasing it at altitude for research flights. The X-15 made aviation test history through its research into hypersonic flight and very high altitudes.

The pairing of the large eight-jet bomber with the X-15 makes for an especially impressive model subject. It allows you to recreate a characteristic moment from American test campaigns in the second half of the 20th century.

The Revell 03793 model kit

Offered at a scale of 1/72, this kit reproduces the NB-52 and the X-15 in a format aimed at enthusiasts of large-scale aircraft kits. The assembled model reaches an announced length of 662 mm. The box includes 350 parts and comprises injection-molded plastic parts as well as photo-etched elements for detailing fine components.

The provided surface structures and decals help to recreate the appearance of the overall aircraft. The illustrated instruction manual with color callouts guides you through the assembly.

Assembly and finishing

This edition is classified as Revell skill level 5. Careful preparation of the parts, deburring the sprues, and dry-fitting are useful steps before final gluing. The photo-etched elements require precise work, using a fine tweezers and an appropriate bending tool when necessary.

A model primer makes it easier to check seams and prepares the surfaces for painting. Coloring can then be completed by applying the decals onto a smooth surface, followed by a finish suited to the desired look. Subtle, controlled weathering can help highlight the structural lines without obscuring the distinctive appearance of this carrier aircraft and its experimental craft.

Technical specifications

• Brand : Revell
• Reference : 03793
• Type : aircraft assembly model kit
• Subject : Boeing NB-52 and X-15
• Scale : 1/72
• Main material : injection-molded plastic
• Number of parts : 350
• Announced model length : 662 mm
• Revell skill level : 5
• Detailing elements : photo-etched parts
• Decoration : decal sheet included

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To build this static model kit, it is useful to have plastic glue, precision cutting tools, abrasive paper, a finishing putty if needed, a primer, and model paints. A fine tweezers is also recommended for handling small parts and photo-etched elements.