Through a special arrangement with fiddlersgreen.net, makers of quality paper airplane models, Air & Space readers can download a free paper model of the X-15 aircraft for a limited time.
Download a PDF of the model (scroll down to “Purchase Information” and click on the special link provided for Air & Space readers). Then follow the instructions to cut out, fold, and display your X-15. The model comes in two scales, regular and large.
Flight helmet not included.
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Hmmmm.........I Think i can built this X-15 in 15 minutes. This X-15 is more easier than my Papercraft! I want to make a F-4 jet plane with 1:24 inch Scale model! God, can I do that?
Posted by Ibrahmad on July 4,2009 | 09:35AM