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B-1A - Prototype n°4 - 1/72


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To avoid polluting the thread of jeskiM (http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....198416&st=0), I decided to create another one for mine.

The subject is the same : convert a B-1A from a B-1B. JeskiM has choosen 1/48 and me 1/72. So, the level of detailing will be different.

I used revell's model :

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A review of this kit is available here : review

The aim is to build the prototype number 4 :

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There are a lot of differences between a B-1A and B-1B. And there are differences between B-1A n°1/2/3 and B-1A n°4.

Main differences between B-1A and B are :

the overwing fairing :

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the shape of air intakes :

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and nose :

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and tail :

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About the landing gears, there is no difference between B-1A proto n°4 and B-1B. But it's not the case between B-1 n°1/2/3 and n°4.

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A big mistake of this kit is the junction / link between the canopy and the fuselage : :salute:

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But after correction, it's acceptable :

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I added vortex generators (number and positions are different on the B-1A compare to the B-1B)

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I added 2 ECM antennas on the wingtips

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... and 2 antennas on top of the fuselage

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Next step will be the painting ... gloss white underside.

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Hi,

Nice work so far!

I'm not a Bone expert, but the isn't this camo know as Asia-Minor, and thus;

FS20400 (X145)

FS30140 (MM1736/1754E)

FS34079 (X110, MM1710, H116)

FS35622 (X149, H122)

I did a Iranian F-4E using the Model Master brown ("light earth"), and for the other Xtracolor. Since my scale was 72nd, I scaled down the paint using 5% white and was pleased with the result.

Looking forward seeing this one being painted!

Daniël

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