Northrop B2 Spirit, has anybody made this model?

[Isaac]

Originally Posted by Petestein

Thanks for your suggestion Isaac. I forgot to mention that using Photoshop I have reduced the model to 1/48 scale. It is not practical to make a model of such size with a wingspan of 160 centimeters in 1/33 scale. One would have to live in Downton Abbey in order to have enough space for exhibiting this beautiful aircraft.

I sold my Downton Abby a few years ago, so I can't offer you that kind of space...

Anyhow, do insert extra supports in the wings even at 1/48 scale.


Have fun.


Isaac

[Petestein]

Originally Posted by Isaac

I sold my Downton Abby a few years ago, so I can't offer you that kind of space...

Anyhow, do insert extra supports in the wings even at 1/48 scale.


Have fun.


Isaac

Hello Isaac. Thanks for your suggestion. Have you made this model? Can you please tell me where to add the extra supports? It will be a great help.

I would love to live in Downton Abbey (Highclere castle) The TV series shows it in its full splendor. Lady Carnarvon and her husband are very lucky indeed.

[Isaac]

I built 30 some odd years ago an old B-2 model from the Israel Air Force magazine. It was in 1:50 scale and had no internal details. Not the same as your version from Model-Kom. So that does not count.

Anyhow, since this is a flying wing design with an internal bomb bay and landing gear bays, you need to insert either a wood dowel, carbon, or metal rod thru the wings and fuselage to prevent a sag.

You may want to consider inserting the dowel one in front and one in back of the bomb bay that extends thru as much as possible.

Also, you can add the dowel/rods along the leading edge and into the fuselage. Either Super glue of epoxy the center.

here is schematic for your consideration




Isaac

[paperairforce]

Looking forward to watching it come together!

[Petestein]

Originally Posted by Isaac

I built 30 some odd years ago an old B-2 model from the Israel Air Force magazine. It was in 1:50 scale and had no internal details. Not the same as your version from Model-Kom. So that does not count.

Anyhow, since this is a flying wing design with an internal bomb bay and landing gear bays, you need to insert either a wood dowel, carbon, or metal rod thru the wings and fuselage to prevent a sag.

You may want to consider inserting the dowel one in front and one in back of the bomb bay that extends thru as much as possible.

Also, you can add the dowel/rods along the leading edge and into the fuselage. Either Super glue of epoxy the center.

here is schematic for your consideration

Attachment 512368


Isaac

Thanks, I will follow your advice.

[Petestein]

Originally Posted by paperairforce

Looking forward to watching it come together!

Thank you. Since it is a very complex job. It will take some time squeezed between other projects and work but I will post its building progress. At the present time. I am vectorizing all the cardboard structural parts so I can cut them with my laser cutting machine. I just can't imagine how can someone dedicate so much time just to cut all these parts with scissors and No. 11 X-acto knife.

[Isaac]

I found a You tube video of this model


Model kartonowy - Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit - Model Kom - YouTube


It should be helpful.


Isaac

[Petestein]

Hello Isaac. You can't imagine how much I appreciate your help. Such a detailed and precise model requires as much help as possible.

[scon10]

Fascinating model and aircraft. Must find one to build. The video is great!