Wurger49 Posted 15 hours ago Posted 15 hours ago Operation Midnight Hammer brought the B-2 Spirit back into the spotlight — and I wondered: could I build this iconic stealth bomber from an existing LEGO set? I settled on 75383 Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator. The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit is a heavy strategic bomber known for its flying wing design and low-observable stealth technology, capable of penetrating advanced anti-aircraft defences. With its grey anti-reflective finish, the B-2 benefits from a muted appearance — perfect for recreating with the dark and light bluish grey wedge plates in the Sith Infiltrator set. Design Highlights I did my best to replicate the bat-like W shape of the B-2. The biggest challenge? The shallow angles of the available wedge plates. The inverted radar dish commonly see on Tie Fighters works surprisingly well as the cockpit dome, flanked by notched curved slopes to form the pointed nose. The central bulge, where the cockpit and bomb bays reside, is built with tiles and slopes that smoothly flow into the buried engine pods. I used smooth-surfaced elements where possible to echo the B-2’s seamless, radar-absorbing surface. The air intakes (curved slopes and wedges) and exhausts (pearl titanium ingots) sit atop the wing — just like the real B-2, to stay hidden from ground-based radar and IR sensors. Wings, Hinges & Finishing Touches Extending the wings beyond the engine pods was tricky. I iterated on several ideas before committing to hinge and rounded plates. Macaroni curved tiles helped add visual rhythm and disguise hinge gaps, giving the wings a cleaner flow. I used leftover pieces to build a stand that resembles a half-domed control tower, complementing the aircraft’s futuristic vibe. Darth Maul’s speeder is unaffected by this build. Swooshability This model is very solid around the central section, great for play and display. Displayed next to my SR-71 Blackbird (from set 75406), this alternate B-2 Spirit build from 75383 makes a striking addition to any LEGO collection. Instructions are on Rebrickable: https://reb.li/m/226016 Quote
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