B-1B Engine Question

[Matt_S]

Does anybody know when the "feathers" were first removed from the exhaust nozzles?

 

The reason why I'm asking is that I have the Monogram 1/72 kit, and I want to keep it as close to an OOB build as possible.

 

 

Matt

[fasteagle12]

I think, from what I've read, they were removed around '96 or '97. 

[CF104]

There's photo evidence indicating that the "turkey feathers" were removed as early as 1992.

 

B-1B no "turkey feathers" 1992

 

If you're concerned about uber accuracy then use photo references to build a B-1B with the turkey feathers and you'll be okay.

 

Cheers,

 

John

[Matt_S]

On 3/31/2022 at 10:48 PM, fasteagle12 said:

I think, from what I've read, they were removed around '96 or '97. 

Thanks for your help.

[Matt_S]

On 4/1/2022 at 2:50 AM, CF104 said:

There's photo evidence indicating that the "turkey feathers" were removed as early as 1992.

 

B-1B no "turkey feathers" 1992

 

If you're concerned about uber accuracy then use photo references to build a B-1B with the turkey feathers and you'll be okay.

 

Cheers,

 

John

Thanks for your help.

[Gator52]

After looking through my photos, 1992 is the latest I see with turkey feathers still installed.

 

Chris

[jenshb]

The nozzles in the Monogram kit are more representative of the B-1A than the B-1B - they're longer with a corresponding short "doughnut panel".  They should look like F110 exhausts, but they are too small in diameter unfortunately.  Barracuda Studios make turkey feathered exhausts in 1:48th, but for some reason, not in 1:72nd.