Homebee Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 (edited) A monster! Already evoked here: link but it won't deserve a dedicated thread. Titan Model Kits (TMK) - https://www.titanmodelkits.com/ - first 1/48th vacuform kit with 3D printed parts will be a Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit. Source: https://www.facebook.com/TitanModelKits/posts/122574683638128 Quote Titan Model Kits Jean Chan I do plan to issue some of the 1/72 kits as 1/48 as well. But mostly I have some different 1/48 subjects in development. Fresh news Source: https://www.facebook.com/TitanModelKits/posts/pfbid02hWGXVkCbm5pABKC87FWKAvRpGw8QrScq1H1n5x8caJzxZK9e2BfJ8z4jt1fc89NZl Quote Cutting the production molds for the 1:48 B-2 this weekend. V.P. Edited August 27, 2022 by Homebee 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 I like the way they are thinking. I could go for one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 wow, certainly impressive!! finaly, the US bomber triad can be completedin 1/48!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Yeah, once I build that the only place I could display it would be in the south wing of my house next to George Clooney's mansion at Lake Como. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 9, 2022 Author Share Posted May 9, 2022 (edited) Source: https://www.facebook.com/TitanModelKits/posts/pfbid02JqvfkLtGMSGFYzUAGi77Zr7koatn54SLcW6ou2cU74X8HsfHMCnkPaPQ8x9MrSVhl Quote First pulls on the newly cut 1:48 B-2 tool look pretty good. V.P. Edited May 9, 2022 by Homebee 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boman Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Wow 😮 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amos brierley Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 🙃 🧐 😬 😲 😁 nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 13, 2022 Author Share Posted May 13, 2022 Source: https://www.facebook.com/TitanModelKits/posts/pfbid02pEhSWAVhQ5Kz4GB6zYBdEGwqTwJDTfMpkH2K6gUHxj4vquGfyNqgH7bthUKpTC7Dl Quote I've had a few inquiries about the rest of the 1:48 B-2 kit structure. Here are some screen grabs of the design (not all details are present in these but they give an idea of the structure) and a couple of photos of a few of the resin parts that I've had time to photograph. V.P. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 That's impressive looking thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo Raider Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 I want one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Well, at least you'll have something to live in when She Finds Out. Cheers, Andre 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastien Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 According to Chris (a very nice guy BTW), the B-2 should be available by July 1st for some 350$ (all options included) + postage. Cheers, S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastien Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 A 3D printed cockpit will be included in the base kit. Options are detailed landing gear and bays, and bomb bays. Chris has artwork done for almost all of the B-2s in the fleet. Cheers, S. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 On 5/16/2022 at 4:24 PM, Hook said: Well, at least you'll have something to live in when She Finds Out. You will sneak in in stealth mode, to later fly away ( in stealthy fashion again) that is the Spirit behind the B-2, isn't it? I am seriously considering... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastien Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Now, which book would you recommend as a good documentation source for the B-2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 8, 2022 Author Share Posted July 8, 2022 (edited) Source: https://www.facebook.com/TitanModelKits/posts/pfbid02gwef9fdLs3xos75ktod8LHfCiyWUgW4tQmtr325pTzZ7wpHo6DoiDhphXmAsQs1Wl Quote 1:48 B-2 Update: Attached are some updated photos of most of the kit's resin parts. The vac molds have been resurfaced to make the panel lines finer. I'm just waiting on the decals to be printed and delivered. Then I'll make the kits available--hopefully just another couple of weeks. While I'm waiting I've decided to replace the rotary bomb racks with much more detailed CRLs. Stay tuned--I'll post photos when they're finalized. V.P. Edited July 8, 2022 by Homebee 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastien Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Me wants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) Released Sources: https://www.titanmodelkits.com/store/p1/1%3A48_B-2A_Spirit.html https://www.facebook.com/TitanModelKits/posts/pfbid0dfmBD4UjdjCbLyXmkaLYgPLML42pgMfi17RU9QFzciTudNhyofF5kJTU2pz8sQ7Tl https://www.facebook.com/TitanModelKits/posts/pfbid0yhYE3oi7npwosnVN6LN9NGoDHKZjdD4GjWrork6K4rteSY2UfifkDyoqm7F4bzgyl Instructions (47 pages !): https://www.titanmodelkits.com/uploads/1/1/8/0/118031911/b-2a_spirit_assembly_guide_v1-2.pdf Quote Decals have arrived. Ordering is now open for the 1:48 B-2 kits! Quote 1:48 B-2 update: Waiting on decal delivery. I neglected to plan for the printer closing for a few weeks for summer holiday so it will be a couple more weeks until the decals are delivered. Each kit will come with a large sheet of 'common' decals and a smaller sheet of your choice for the individual airframe that you want to model. Example below. In the meantime I've changed the structure of the wheels to separate the hubs from the tires which should make for easier painting and assembly. I've also redesigned the rotary bomb dispensers to add significantly more detail. Almost there. V.P. Edited September 8, 2022 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Wow, simply wow!! Any idea if they are gonna be imported to Europe and made available ? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastien Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 2 hours ago, exdraken said: Wow, simply wow!! Any idea if they are gonna be imported to Europe and made available ? Thanks!! Hi, I think You're gonna have to order directly from Titan. Cheers, S. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastien Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 My kit arrived today. The wheels are different than what is shown aboce (single piece tires and two-part wheel hubs). Decals seem a bit on the thick side. And the wheel wells and bomb bay are a bit naked. But boy is it impressive! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 7 hours ago, Sebastien said: But boy is it impressive! Photos please!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectroSoldier Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Do the production parts have all the striations on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo Raider Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 I ordered this bad boy... still have not opened it yet! If I get time I will check and let you know, if someone that knows doesnt chime in... 2 hours ago, ElectroSoldier said: Do the production parts have all the striations on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastien Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 12 hours ago, exdraken said: Photos please!!! Well, since you asked for them... The upper half, with two transparencies included: A closer look: The lower half: And a closer look: The decals: And now for the resin bits. The nozzles, the auxiliary air intake doors and the compressor fronts: Cockpit, instrument panel with shroud, four sticks and two bang seats (which are so-so): Underside of the cockpit, with the front geear well and the access tunnel: Intakes: The gear legs, the access ladder and a transparent part I don't know exactly what it is for (I suppose landing lights): Gear bay doors: Main gear well: Main wheel tyres and main wheel: Front wheel parts: The bomb bay (75$ option): Bomb bay door, center piece of the bay, and bomb carrier. I'm gonna need some GBU-31... The gear bays are naked, and it seems the structure of the main gear bay looks quite close to Modelcollect, which is not exactly a good point. Same thing for the main gear legs. A French modeller who's building the Modelcollect B-2 told me he thought the air intakes were too close to the leading edge and should be 1.5 cm further back in 1/48th. TBH, I don't know, if anybody can tell me more, I'd be grateful. The vac parts are nice, I'd say in the Dynavector class (IMO, Dynavector was the Tamiya of vacs). Cheers, S. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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