Tamiya 1:48 F35C Lightning II

Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II is a single-engine, single seater 5th Generation fighter developed with three distinct variants, each enjoying extremely low observability and excellent connectivity: the F-35A, F-35B and the F-35C - aircraft have been delivered since 2015. The F-35C has larger wings and horizontal and vertical stabilizers than other F-35 variants and folding wingtips in light of its carrier deployment design, as well as a larger fuel capacity and a reinforced nose landing gear with dual tyres to help it withstand the punishment of carrier landings, plus a launch bar for catapult assisted takeoffs. Its low observability promises to give U.S. Navy operations a new dimension.

Features:

- Scale: 1:48
- Plastic model kit [unassembled]
- The low observability design is faithfully depicted
- Fine recreations of Radar Absorbent Material (RAM) are moulded into fuselage surfaces
- Separate assemblies of folded and extended wingtips can be interchanged after assembly
- Choose deployed or retracted fuel probe
- Flaps are depicted down for an accurate parked aircraft
- The F-35C’s reinforced nose landing gear is recreated in style
- Arresting hook doors are depicted open for a parked aircraft
- Choose open or closed weapons bay doors
- Parts are included for two each of AIM-9X and AIM-120C AMRAAM missiles, plus four GBU-12 and two GBU-31 bombs
- The optional gun pod is also recreated with accuracy
- Wheel chocks are included
- The kit comes with a seated pilot figure, and 6 marking options plus canopy masking stickers for use in the paint job
- Model Dimensions [cm]: 32.7 long x 27.3 wingspan

Required to Complete:

- Assembly
- Cement (glue)
- Hobby knife
- Sprue cutters
- Tweezers
- Paint brushes (various sizes)
- Paint

This kit is a detailed scale model for hobbyists. Glue, paint and tools sold separately. Contains small parts. Actual product may vary slightly from the pictures shown.