TAMIYA 61124 1:48 US F-35A Lightning II, True-to-Original Replica Plastic Kit, Crafts, Model Kit, Assembly, Unpainted, Multicoloured

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The kits grey styrene parts (by Italeri) are conveyed on two large and one small sprue, all individually bagged. Parts are clear of flash and the fidelity of detail is quite nice. The surface details are finely rendered and scale appropriate. The plastic has a satin finish that’s perfect for receiving a coat of primer. Parts layout and engineering are conventional for modern-day jets suggesting this will be a straightforward build.

RCS (radar cross section) enhancers affixed to top and bottom sections (two for each, four in total) during basic training exercises Parts are included to build up separate open and closed canopy units, which can then be swapped in and out after assembly. Includes a realistically recreated seated pilot figure with Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD) and various kinds of ordnance: AIM-9X Sidewinder x2, AIM-120C AMRAAM x2, GBU-12 Paveway II x4, and GBU-31 JDAM x2. This image of unpainted parts with Tamiya panel line accent color applied shows how RAM coating patterns are depicted on the model. This video runs through the model's unit-based assembly and gives a taste of the superlative fit on offer.This kit can be-assembled with one choice of the three ordnance patterns – stealth mode, air-to-air mode, and beast mode. Ordnance parts can be-attached under wing.

Parts are included to recreate ordnance such as AIM-120 air-to-air missiles, plus a missile troley.

to the point where modern day aircraft such as the F-35 Lightning II and F-22 Raptor are often called "fifth generation" fighters; Have a closer look at the five-part breakdown for the distinctive engine nozzle, which leads to a highly accurate finish. The nicely molded vertical stabilizers, flaperons, and horizontal stabilators are added next followed by the cover for the lifting fan, which can be posed open or closed. This largely completes the airframe. The kit includes a pilot figure with HMD and ejection seat. This image shows parts unpainted with Tamiya panel line accent color applied.

The F-35's maiden flight was in December 2006, and deployment with air arms in the U.S., Italy, Japan and more is planned, Parts are included for the recreation of AIM-9X and AIM-120C missiles, plus GBU-12 and GBU-31 JDAM bombs. Aircraft and ordnance parts are a product of Italeri. This plastic model kit requires paint and glue to complete. The canopy can be depicted open or closed, while parts for extended and retracted boarding ladders are included. Choices, choices... Full-size color documentation is included to explain the depiction of RAM coatings, stencils and U.S. Air Force aircraft.

The kit layout is simple and straightforward with no apparent issues laying in wait. There’s no flash to contend with and detail abounds in areas like the internal bomb bay, ordinance, and wheel wells. The option to build the airframe configured for flight or take-off/landing will make a lot of builders very happy. Ditto that for the decal sheet, which is crisply printed with an abundance of airframe details that will look very convincing when complete. Highly recommended! The model can be assembled with different ordnance patterns: choose from stealth, air-to-air and "beast" mode configurations. Multiple sensors are at the heart of its advanced capabilities, and the wealth of data harvested is shared via multifunction advanced data link, Fuselage weapons bay doors can be assembled open or closed; if open, they display detailed depictions of various cables and lines.