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Make Your Own X-15

Download and build your own paper model.

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  • airspacemag.com, November 01, 2007

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    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.

     

    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.

     


     
    Comments

    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

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