Building the XB-70A-1 Valkyrie 1/72 Scale AMT Model Kit

[@ricklanderman7654]

OK this this so very cool, my Grandfather helped design the XB-70, hats off to you for doing this.

[@TrekWorks]

I like his style ;)!

[@glennspace1091]

I was so glad to finally go to the Wright-Pat USAF Museum and see the real one - It was on my bucket list to see it!

[@captnemomodelingzone7850]

Great update looks like a lot of work. Yes sir it is getting big . I will be watching for updates. Have a great week buddy

[@MK356BC]

Awesome ....I found the same kit still in the box for $7.00 at a thrift store .....the only thing missing were the instructions.

[@TrekWorks]

That's a steal and you shouldn't have any trouble building it even without the instructions.

[@TerryMartinTrEmUp]

This thing is huge. I'm anxious to see it progress.

[@jwaller51]

So glad you're building this. I have one that I want to do this year.

[@jmorv8866]

I absolutely love this aircraft, which is a very close second to the SR-71 Blackbird. Seen a couple of times at the Museum of the US Air Force in Dayton. Definitely an aircraft before its time and its a shame only one remains.

[@wraith20072007]

Looking soooo cool Boyd I'm excited to see it done...as always you do some excelent work with your models, always a pleasure to watch one of your build series I learn a lot. Thanks for posting, I appreciate your time and hard work into making these video series.

[@jcwoodman5285]

Very nice! I'm on the old Monogram B58 Hustler now so I relate to the long seam grind🤗

[@chrisorick9050]

Very cool jet can’t wait to see the finished product

[@MrChief101]

A well-along start. That is a bit monstrous! Large enough to chop wood. I have a Lindberg version in my to-build-some-fine-day pile that is 1:172 so it's about 11". That I can fit on a desk or shelf. That giant of yours can be used *as* a shelf!

[@forthwithtx5852]

One of the coolest aircraft that never made production. Canada had a jet that was pretty revolutionary, that was canceled. A bit of a sore spot for them, as well. Avro Arrow CF-105. Aurora made a kit.

[@MoonwalkerModels]

That thing is massive!! Now,I want one!! It's going to be so cool!!

[@TrekWorks]

The good thing is, it's really not that heavy for it's size or those poor spindly landing gear wouldn't stand a chance.

[@tech42long35]

Great Video, man.. i made so many planes as a kid. And jolly green.. the BIG helicopter. So much fun. Love models. Thanks so much

[@rev.raymondrodriguez3491]

Looks cool! You better have done something special for your wife on Valentine’s Day!! Especially when you ask her for more space for all your big models! As usual this project looks really cool. I’ve visited the sr 71 in Washington DC and am excited to see what you come up with

[@captainmctavish141]

I JUST picked this kit up, albeit the Italeri version. I'm intimidated by the size of the kit, but also very excited to see how it turns out for you! I know that Brengun models has a photo-etch set (hard to find) as well as brass nozzles/burner cans and metal landing gear could really spruce up the kit. Going to be sourcing those before I take on this challenge, though another KZbinr's build video confirmed my worst suspicions; the photo etch set is not very good/doesn't fit well and may not be worth it. I too was playing with the idea of potentially modifying the wing struts to make the tailing edges articulate, but that may be a stretch... Please continue this build process as I am dying to see how this turns out for you!

[@Lets_Go_Brandon2024]

Just put it on a little base, so you can display it with the wing tips down. Would look awesome. 👍🏻

[@schuhmansmodelshop8657]

She is looking great so far.

[@flashy5150]

I was going to to suggest, if you want the wing tips slanted without hitting the ground, maybe you could get some thin styrene or aluminum tubing and extend the shock struts(or whatever they’re called) about 1/4” or so, and then slip it right over the struts/posts of the landing gear and epoxy them in with some Z-POXY 5-MINUTE. I have done this with airplane kits sometimes. I have also used the real thick parts of the parts sprue, cut it to the height I need, epoxy it into the landing gear bay, drill a slight hole in the piece of sprue and use that new hole for the landing gear, voila, you’re all set. Or, you can use a styrene melting chemical or heat to bend the tongue-inserts on the wing tips to the desired angles, so they don’t touch the ground. One word of advise to anyone building jet fighter kits; if you plan on building it with gear out, so you can display it on shelf, make sure to epoxy some heavier fishing weights or some nuts and bolts inside the nose, as a lot of kits have a heavier tail section and when complete, you will try to sit it on a shelf and it will fall backwards and do an pop-a-wheelie and the nose will never sit on the ground. So, throw some weight in the nose before putting it together. That kits going to look nice Boyd. Cheers

[@petermerz2704]

Coming along nicely Boyd! Can’t wait to see the next update! Happy days and model on! 😎

[@henrysanchez4810]

That is an awesome kit, my brother ordered one on Ebay today.

[@TrekWorks]

Cool!

[@dustinparker9456]

I’ve been toying in my mind after my Star Trek and Star Wars builds on doing aircraft but stuck on how to make them unique. One idea is putting a LEDs in the engine to simulate afterburners.

[@TrekWorks]

There are lighting kit's for aircraft models, things like the engines, navigation lights, etc.

[@dustinparker9456]

@@TrekWorks I’ve seen the RC led afterburner kits. I want to find away to simulate a full flame out the back.

[@glennspace1091]

I still have my kit in its plastic wrap, not sure when I will get around to opening and building it. Happy to watch you build your's first however... 🙂

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

Progress looks Good. It is going to be big. I'll be watching

[@shawncarter7188]

Looks good!! I'm REALLY anxious to see that SR-71 from you !! Unfortunately I'm going to have to wrap up my model stuff soon and not start anything new for our move from Cali to Texas, so I'll have to get my modeling fix from you 🙂

[@2000spqr]

amazing bird! the replica of the subject is spectacular with scale i am so happy that it was not a smaller scale!

[@TrekWorks]

In my youth had I had this model, it certainly would've been modified for attempted real flight. Usually followed by a crash, lighter fluid, and firecrackers ;)

[@HobbyLinkInternational]

I knoew the kt was big but holy cow that thing is massive! Looking really good Boyd.

[@TrekWorks]

It's big but not too heavy which is a good thing.

[@moparnut6286]

man great start I'll be following along.

[@nighttide3079]

Managed to get this model for 10$ gonna use this guide to get er built!

[@outsider238]

I'm loving this kit! It's so cool. Where did you get that syringe with the curved, pointed tip? Also is it difficult to clean out the putty with that super narrow tip of it?

[@TrekWorks]

I get them at Walgreens. They are in the baby medicine isle. To clean it out, I dip it in a cup of water before the putty starts to dry in it and then pull and push the water out a few times.

[@outsider238]

@@TrekWorks Ah, thank you! I'll be picking some of those up! 😁

[@JoseRamos-kd9ig]

Awesome 💯👍

[@void4831]

thats pretty cool

[@ericverpeten8503]

cool

[@ArthurJS123]

I may have mentioned this before, but would love to see you use your building skills on an Estes model rocket.

[@TrekWorks]

I would like to build either the Enterprise or the Klingon Cruiser that Estes made years ago. Thought they would be too difficult to make look good when I was a kid so I never built one.

[@ArthurJS123]

@@TrekWorks They were beautiful kits, although not quite sure how they were as fliers. Still show up on eBay. I love your work!

[@RhapsodyInBlaah]

It reminds me of the Discovery.

[@henryschmitt7577]

Boyd,awesome build. Can you tell me we’re you get the syringes you use for paint and seam fill.

[@TrekWorks]

I get them at Walgreens, they sell them as syringes for baby medicine.

[@totty100]

Hey man, great video as usual. I have this kit too and it is a monster but soooo cool looking. Where can I get those long, curved nozzles for the putty? Thanks

[@TrekWorks]

I get them at Walgreens, they are in the baby medicine isle.

[@totty100]

@@TrekWorks Thanks. We don't have Walgreens in England (UK). Could you tell me what they're called and I'll search on Ebay? Having trouble finding them ! Cheers Boyd

[@michaelhband]

👍👍👍

[@gregwilliamson3001]

I have the Italieri 1/72 XB-70 to build, but I'm worried that the fitting of the parts aren't as good as this AMT kit. Anyone know if this is the case? I'm looking forward to more episodes, so I may learn some tips on any problems I will face. 👍🏻

[@TrekWorks]

I've watched videos of that kit and it looks about the same as far as the fit goes. It should be fine. The fit is good on this kit but if you want it to look extra nice, the seams do need to be filled in. It takes a fair amount of putty because of the huge size.

[@randalscott7224]

The Italeri kit is the AMT kit reboxed so all the parts are identical, and presumably the fit issues. Italeri also reboxed the AMT "Flying Wing" bombers, the YB-35 and YB-49, both very cool looking aircraft.

[@gregwilliamson3001]

@@randalscott7224 thanks. I also have the YB-49, plus their SR71 and YF-12A to build. I hope I finish them all some day 🙄

[@gregwilliamson3001]

@@TrekWorks thanks for the info. I live in Australia and tried to source the white paint that you are using. It looks like it never landed on our shores! 😡 Do you have another suggestion, or I'll just try one of the usual suspects? Thanks for the helpful videos 👍🏻

[@davidallen1213]

Thanks Boyd! Can I ask how you apply the perfect plastic putty (PPP) with that curved syringe please....sounds like a great tip. However my PPP has quite a thick consistency so how do you get it inside the syringe? Thanks in anticipation!

[@TrekWorks]

I put the putty in a small dixie cup and then thin it with water until it's just thin enough that the syringe will draw it in. To clean the syringe, push out all of the putty and then dip it in a clean cup of water and draw in and push out a few times until the putty is gone. Works like a charm :)

[@davidallen1213]

@@TrekWorks Brilliant, thanks! I'll give it a go....your Valkyrie has turned out superb - and you've inspired me to get one. I'll next be buying a curved syringe to try out your seam-filling tip. Thanks a lot from the UK!

[@tomcreech4848]

Saw this plan in person at wright Patterson air force museum. It flew so fast it burned the paint off of it from air friction

[@YdnarLah37]

I always kinda felt the SR-71 was sci-fi.

[@toddmartin6572]

I have a real nice ex version this that’s been discontinued. It’s aprox 4ft x 3ft

[@robertjensen1438]

Just a comment for the algorithm

[@butchsbasementbuilds6828]

She is big...lol. I like big models