Bell X-1E Conversion

Cutting Edge Modelworks

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Cutting Edge Modelworks continue their journey through the early X-Planes with this set which is designed to convert the 1/32 scale Revell Bell X-1 kit.

The set consist of eleven resin parts, ten in Cutting Edge's excellent mid-grey resin and one in clear resin.

The mid-grey parts comprise:

• A pair of wings.

• The forward portion of the spine.

• Canopy hinge.

• Canopy sill.

• New wing roots

• Rear fuselage strakes.

• Wing tip triangle

• Canopy support

All parts are superbly cast and exhibit crisp detail. The trailing edges of the wings are dead straight and appropriately thin. The resin canopy does exhibit some tiny bubbles but these are confined to the centre of the upper rear portion that will, thankfully, be painted over and not pose a problem.

You are assisted through the conversion by the instruction sheet that provides both the written word and clear black and white photographs of an actual conversion in progress.

The resin parts are contained in two separate zip loc bags and these, as well as the instruction sheet, are packed into Cutting Edge's stout black and yellow box.

Be aware that you will also need to purchase (separately) the Cutting Edge X-1E decal sheet CED32041 to complete the conversion. This sheet has been previously reviewed here on HyperScale and can be found here.

The conversion task is not all that onerous but will require some careful measuring and cutting. It is not for the faint hearted but careful and methodical work will be rewarded by a stunning model.

Recommend.