The 1/48 Metallic Details B-1B Lancer Wheels (Revell) #MDR48228 is a high-quality aftermarket upgrade designed specifically for the Revell 1/48 scale B-1B Lancer bomber kit. This detail set includes finely cast resin and 3D-printed replacement wheels that provide significantly sharper tire tread, hub detail, and overall wheel geometry than the kit-supplied parts. The B-1B’s complex multi-wheel landing gear arrangement is a prominent feature of the aircraft when displayed on the ground, and this set enhances that area with more realistic detail and scale accuracy. The parts are supplied unpainted and unassembled, allowing modelers to finish them to their preferred level of realism. Designed for easy integration with the Revell kit, the MDR48228 wheel set is an excellent upgrade for builders looking to improve the appearance of their B-1B Lancer without undertaking a major modification project.
The Rockwell B-1B Lancer is a supersonic, variable-sweep wing heavy bomber developed for the United States Air Force. Designed by Rockwell International, the aircraft entered service in the 1980s as part of the U.S. strategic bomber fleet. The B-1B features swing wings that allow efficient flight at both high subsonic and supersonic speeds, and it has played a major role in long-range strike missions since its introduction.
The B-1B was produced between 1983 and 1988, with 100 aircraft built for the United States Air Force, which remains the sole operator of the type.
Designed for 1/48 scale B-1B Lancer kits (Revell)
Includes resin and high-resolution 3D-printed parts
Enhances the main landing gear structure and detail
Improves realism of the aircraft’s undercarriage
Ideal upgrade for large-scale modern bomber builds
This detail set is an excellent choice for modelers looking to enhance the landing gear realism of their B-1B Lancer, providing finely detailed components that improve one of the most visible structural areas of the aircraft model.
Metallic Details specializes in finely engineered aftermarket components designed to enhance realism across a wide range of subjects. Their catalog includes photo-etched and metal parts, along with select resin components, covering aircraft, armored vehicles, and ships in popular scales such as 1/35, 1/48, 1/72, 1/144, and beyond. These are the kinds of upgrades that make a noticeable difference: sharper details, scale-accurate thickness, and parts that elevate a build without overcomplicating it.
What stands out to me about Metallic Details is their focus on practical detailing. Their sets are thoughtfully designed to replace or enhance areas where plastic parts can fall short, such as grilles, vents, interior fittings, and fine exterior details. Whether you're looking to add subtle realism to a favorite kit or push a showcase build further, these products offer a lot of value at the workbench.