{"product_id":"special-hobby-1-32-x-15a-2-white-ablative-coating-plastic-model-kit","title":"SPECIAL HOBBY 1\/32 X-15A-2 ‘White Ablative Coating’ Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL HOBBY 1\/32 X-15A-2 “White Ablative Coating” Plastic Model Kit (SH-32081)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"429\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"100\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"103\"\u003e The North American X-15A-2 was a 1960s hypersonic research aircraft that still holds the world speed record for a manned aircraft. It was also the first aircraft to operate at altitudes approaching the boundary of space, providing invaluable data that contributed directly to the Apollo programme and wider aerospace research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eThis 1\/32 scale reissue from Special Hobby depicts the X-15A-2 in its iconic white ablative coating configuration, as seen prior to its final record-setting flight with W.J. “Pete” Knight. The kit captures the aircraft in its highly specialised late testing configuration and offers multiple display options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"937\"\u003eThe model can be assembled either mounted on its ground transport cart or displayed in flight on a stand. A dummy ramjet under the ventral fin is included for the full record-flight configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eDetail is further enhanced with finely moulded resin parts, photo-etched components, a dedicated display stand, and a comprehensive decal sheet for the white ablative-coated aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jxbxeu\" data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e1\/32 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zvshml\" data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eHighly detailed representation of the X-15A-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15penzs\" data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eChoice of transport cart or in-flight display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fayxyi\" data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eResin detail parts including dummy ramjet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pj1cry\" data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003ePhoto-etched parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g6t3ba\" data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eDisplay stand included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fv12jo\" data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eDecals for white ablative coating scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e4gfyu\" data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eUnique subject – only X-15A-2 available in 1\/32 scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1554\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e Paint and glue not included. Suitable for experienced modellers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPECIAL HOBBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45935522283681,"sku":"SH-32081","price":149.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/14335-deckel.jpg?v=1776412883","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/special-hobby-1-32-x-15a-2-white-ablative-coating-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}