Review and Reveal of the Revell B-1B Lancer 1/48 Plastic Model

[@snittyfarquar]

I appreciate your series on the B1B. Each episode helped reduce the intimidation factor this kit presents to me - I've put this kit off all year. Until I saw your series, I didn't really appreciate the size of this monster! Thanks for your channel.

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

You're welcome. Im glad you got to see that it isn't as bad a it seems. There is work that needs to be done on the Bone, but it isn't to bad. TLC!

[@imperiumdx]

Thanks I've been watching your build and just got the kit today, the platinum limited edition.

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I wouldn't know what to do with that one. It looks so pretty. Ive seen plenty of ads with it in the states but have no clue where to get one.

[@chelseaK11]

I'm so jealous right now😯 that thing is amazing, you did an excellent job!

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Ty. It was a challenging build

[@chelseaK11]

@@PlasticModelBuilder I bet! That monster must be one of the biggest airplanes a modeler can do!

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Yeah. The 1/72 b-52 is large. The Saturn v is as well. Plus the 1/72 full shuttle, et, and boosters.

[@henrypena2547]

Super Nice Great Job. I'm glad your talking about the cons Cause I had alot of difficulty with the TU-160 fusaldge

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Its not a perfect fit, but it will look good with tlc.

[@bill7778]

I just found what I want next Christmas 🎄🎄🎄

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Get the newest version that's out. It has PE parts by Eduard if that's your thing. I haven't built that one, but it isn't a new tool. Same mould so same issues.

[@reynoldwei1239]

Nice man! I just got back into model kit building and you are great (I've been watching all your vids)

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Thank you for watching! Good luck on your kits.

[@scottk9806]

Plastic Model Builder you can go to mega hobby, or sprue brothers! That’s where I get a lot of my kits spruebrothers is awesome and very fast shipping!

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

@@scottk9806 Ill keep that in mind. I currently buy only from in town retailers to keep the local economy with jobs.

[@fulanex175]

Great job, beautiful model!

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Thank you. It's a beast!

[@KHModelWorks]

It was a fun journey to see it come together. I am looking forward to the Phantom, it is my favorite subjec to build.

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

The phantom is hard just because if it's design and how to paint

[@KHModelWorks]

Exactly, the intake design on that kit is unusual, and you need to pre-paint the forward fuselage since some of it is obscured by the intake splitters. Then metal area around the exhaust is hard to mask and paint. Then trying to make all the clear parts fit is a real challenge. 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

I look at it this way, what fun is it if everything goes together nice and easy?

[@joethomas5528]

i'll probably get the kit sometime, just gotta save up for it

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Get the newest version with all the extra goodies

[@joethomas5528]

@@PlasticModelBuilder and it's only £124 on amazon!

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Yup. Older kits are around $70-100 usd

[@dw123extras]

Hi what a splendid model. How long did it take you to build it.

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

A month and a half off and on.

[@kennethkasian466]

Beautiful job! I’m about to start building the same model. What color gray did you use?

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

The best color available if you can find it. It was Model Master Gunship Grey I think. It works great on any airforce plane like the F-16,F-15, B-1B.

[@ChanceChoa]

nice job how long did it take for you to build it?

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

A month and a half, off and on.

[@stanleygeorge7781]

Good work!

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Thank you. I took a little more time than usual with this one.

[@MottysMilitaryModels]

Great job buddy, it's huge.... They've just re-released this kit matey.

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Oh I know. Its not available in the US. Its a Revell Germany kit so trying to get one is hard.

[@MottysMilitaryModels]

@@PlasticModelBuilder if you ever want one ican get one and send it you

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Awesome!

[@MJT-Reviews]

Can you hang this on your ceiling just thinking as ive just got mine and it mite be too heavy ??

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

With enough anchor points, I'm sure you could. Especially if you hang it on a stud.

[@woof3598]

its huge but its on my list, any suggestions on how to display it ?

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Mine is on top of kitchen cabinets. Look and see if KZbin has anything

[@j-frame]

I cannot find a video showing the comparison between 1/48 XB-70 Valkyrie with and 1/48 B-1b Lancer.

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

The Valkyrie would be about 10.09 inches longer with a wingspan about 6" longer, unless the B-1b has its wings open. In that case the wings would be 8" longer. The height would be about 3/4" taller for the B-1b.

[@allgood6760]

Nice!.. thanks from NZ 👍🇳🇿

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@henrysanchez4810]

I've had two of these for years, better get building...

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Work slow!

[@richardfrancis5406]

Awesome work...what do you recommend for the clear cement around the cockpit windows...I have used micro scale krystal clear but it smears up a little white glue on the glass if you are not super careful.. Is there a better product..thx

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Microklear will work. Just thin it down so it flows like a siphon.

[@scottharper9869]

Man that's probably the biggest mall I've ever seen I've always wanted to do one of these did they ever come in any other paint scheme?

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Camo! You can see all the box versions on Scalemates

[@WarriorGarden1]

I just bought one of these at a thrift store, new all parts, un opened for 5 bucks

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Wow! You stole that thing. Have fun with the build.

[@kwman69r]

Are the tires real rubber or plastic ? Thanks for your time !

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

I think plastic. I dont remember

[@kwman69r]

Really ??? The one I built back in 95 was a Revell kit and had real rubber tires. I'm 59 and remember every model I ever built.

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Nice. Well it probably does if that's the case. Its the same kit.

[@wwallace17]

Amazing model! When I'm done with my warthog this one is next!! You ever do a model with landing gear up?

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Thanks! I hope you've seen my warthog videos. The B-1B was fun. Very big. Requires patience. If I did the gear up, Id have too make a base or hang it from the ceiling. One day ill get around to doing that stuff.

[@scottk9806]

Just a question, why did you go with the old one, when they released the platinum edition new tool 1/48? Awesome looking

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

I bought it 3 years prior and already finished it before I knew about the platinum edition. Got mine for $70 USD.

[@scottk9806]

Oh wow okay! You got one heck of a deal

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Basically! And my skills arent good enough for platinum either lol.

[@futureusmc2694]

Did you build it ?

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Indeed I did. Have you seen the other videos in the build series? This was a big model and a fun challenge.

[@futureusmc2694]

@@PlasticModelBuilder no i dont but i am going to watch them one question is there a f16 viper model ?? Which i can buy ?

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Kinetic might have one. Try looking on scalemates and see all the variants.

[@futureusmc2694]

@@PlasticModelBuilder okay thanks

[@spec-opsmexican4119]

Just wondering. How much would you sell the complete model for?

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

I wouldn't. I love it to much! The way the post office ships stuff, it would probably get broken along the way.

[@spec-opsmexican4119]

@@PlasticModelBuilder ah that sucks. Thanks for the reply

[@paulschab8152]

AGM-69 Sram are the missiles.

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Yup!

[@tanker12999]

I want one in 1/32, I'd pay for it

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Let me know where you'd put it! I think at that size you could have an RC.

[@tanker12999]

@@PlasticModelBuilder true, but I'd just find a way to put it on my ceiling

[@davidnapitupulu1579]

Wow aku suka karena itu pesawat nya keren banget

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Thanks. I enjoyed doing it. It's big, does have flaws, but that is ok. I can't wait to do my other one.

[@Kairasp1]

Sir hi, I have Subscribed to your channel, but unfortunately, I am receiving no video notification.

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

Try adjusting your settings for your subscription

[@jpatt1000]

I built one of these back in the 90's and had a wicked step at the front seam. The one I'm finishing up now I had learned from my past mistakes. I have managed to build this one without filler save one sink mark on each side of each nacelle. (This was caused by an alignment pin on the inside of the part.) I did have to resort to 80 grit to start smoothing the seams though. I did mine in the strategic scheme so I didn't have to replace the engine nozzles. (That and I like the colors over the gunship grey of the later planes.) The only concession I made toward accuracy was sanding off the bumps on the back of the nacelles. (They were only present on the B-1A.) I didn't bother adding the vortex generators on the tail nor the extra four pitot tubes on the nose. I have photos before paint here. imodeler.com/2019/10/revell-1-48-b-1b/ Final product should show up next week on the site. BTW, it looks like they got rid of the heavy tint on the clear plastic on your kit. I didn't mind it on the cockpit glazing but it made the landing lights look horrible. I used thick CA to make my large lenses and just lived with the tinted small light. Your build presents very nicely. Looks like your joints are also nice and smooth!

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

I took my time with the joints for a change. Still a tough aircraft. I had better luck with line up although still a bit hard. Thanks for watching my build.

[@peskybobcat]

How many of you can say they have touched this aircraft in real life? I can

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

I've seen a Trident 4D launch in person. I think I've seen this plane at an airshow though.

[@エヌアールにいごおはちワイ]

デカイ🤣 1/144 を購入した時でも 思ったよりデカって思ったけど。 1/48 は笑っちゃうくらいデカイ。 レベルは将来 1/32 も出すんじゃないかと思う。

[@PlasticModelBuilder]

ビッグは控えめな表現です。それを保管する場所を見つけるのは簡単なことではありません。このモンスターは私の食器棚の上にいます！ Thanks for watching!