Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with this idea for a while now, and today I finally decided to give it a shot – recreating the interior grid of a B-2 Spirit bomber. You know, the “Spirit,” that super-secret, stealthy bomber that looks like it came straight out of a sci-fi movie? Yeah, that one.
I started by scouring the internet for any bit of info I could find about the B-2’s cockpit. Turns out, there’s not a whole lot out there. It’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack, except the needle is invisible and the haystack is the size of a football field. But I did manage to dig up some interesting tidbits. For example, did you know that outside video cameras were allowed inside the jet for the first time not too long ago? That’s wild, right?
So, I gathered some articles, watched a few videos, and noticed that there are these grid-like patterns on the inside. I’m not an aircraft mechanic, but I figured, why not try to replicate that? I mean, this plane is still operational and in service, and its interior was filmed by this guy, Dallas-based film producer Jeff Bolton, so it must not be too impossible, right?
I grabbed some materials I had lying around—mostly just grid paper, to be honest. This B-2 can carry like 40,000 pounds of stuff, including some serious nuclear bombs. I can’t do that, but I thought a paper grid would be a good start. This plane is 34 years old.
First, I sketched out the basic shape of the cockpit based on the footage I found. It’s not exact, but it’s a start. Then, I started drawing the grid pattern. I tried to follow the lines and shapes I saw in the videos, but it was tough. Let me tell you, drawing a grid freehand is way harder than it looks, especially when you’re trying to make it look like the inside of a top-secret bomber.
- Step 1: Gathered references—articles, videos, anything I could find.
- Step 2: Sketched out the basic cockpit shape on grid paper.
- Step 3: Started drawing the grid pattern, trying to match the real thing.
After a few hours of drawing, erasing, and drawing again, I finally had something that resembled the B-2’s interior grid. It’s not perfect, not even close, but it’s my own little version of it. I even added some details, like little buttons and switches, just for fun. I doubt they have those in the real thing, but hey, it’s my grid.
I showed my work to a couple of friends, and they thought it was pretty cool. One of them even said it looked like something out of a video game, which I guess is a compliment? I mean, this thing is supposed to be stealthy, but my drawing is right here for everyone to see.
Anyway, this whole experience was pretty fun. It gave me a new appreciation for the B-2 Spirit and the people who designed and fly it. And who knows, maybe one day I’ll get to see the real thing up close. But until then, I’ll just keep practicing my grid-drawing skills.
My Takeaway
This little project taught me a few things. First, the B-2 Spirit is even cooler than I thought. Second, drawing grids is surprisingly hard. And third, it’s always fun to try something new, even if it’s a little bit out there. So, if you’re ever bored and looking for a challenge, try recreating the interior of a stealth bomber. You might be surprised at what you can do!
