This kit is built
Out-Of-Box. Testors discontinued this kit a while ago, possibly due to
lack of details in the weapons bay and landing gear. I think Testors meant
for this to be an easy model that any one can built. There aren't many
parts. However, the project turned out quiet challenging because many
parts don't fit together.
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There are two ways
to build this kit. First way is to attached the upper and lower fuselage
together and then attach the wings. However, I don't recommend this way as the
result fit is almost impossible. I use the second approach: attached the upper
wings with the upper fuselage, and then attach the lower fuselage to the piece
and finally the lower wings. There were still large gaps after I was done and I
had to fill the holes with putty. Since there is no detail in the weapons bay
and landing gear, I've decided to build this model in-flight. Plus, I think B-2A
looks better when flying.
I read the B-2A is covered in
gunship grey. However, personally I find that color to be very weak and ugly on
this model. Plus, the surface material is very unique on the B-2 and it reflects
different shade of grey under different conditions. Therefore, I decided to mix
my own color: 3 parts of German Grey, 2 parts of black, and 1 part of Khaki Drab
(the Khaki Drab is not noticeable at all, just wasted my paint). I like the
resulting color. The aircraft color shown in the pictures are actually darker
than it really is.
After I was done, I
coated the entire plane with Testors Dull Cote. I've heard it yellows when it
ages. This project definitely turned out more difficult than I anticipated, but
I like the result. Feel free to email me any questions or comments.
Bret
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