Modellers can choose from deployed or folded wingtips. Although this is an F-35 like Item 60792, over 60% parts are newly designed for this kit. Why not proceed with creating your own Joint Strike Fighter force in 1/48 and 1/72 scale?
Features
- This is a 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit. Wingspan: 182mm, fuselage length: 218mm
- The distinctive fuselage form of the F-35C – which has larger wings and horizontal stabilizers than other F-35 variants for slower aircraft carrier landings – is captured in style
- Choose one of the two assembly options: extended or folded wingtips
- There is plenty of detail showcased on the wing hinges
- Features newly moulded parts to recreate the reinforced nose landing gear with dual tires and rigid main landing gear, and tyres
- The newly moulded distinctive nose landing gear bay has realistic renderings of details such as ribs and pipes
- Fine recreations of Radar Absorbent Material (RAM) are moulded into fuselage surfaces
- Features a realistic rendering of the lower fuselage gun pod (the gun pod is not attached if using RCS enhancers)
- This kit also features realistic renderings of the following sections:
- Y- shaped air intake duct for highly advanced stealth characteristics
- Cockpit and landing gear bays
- Martin-Baker US16E ejection seat
- Engine nozzle (1-piece)
- RCS (radar cross-section) enhancers affixed to top during basic training exercises, but not in live action or more complex exercises
- Clear parts recreate canopy and Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) fairing under the nose
- Includes parts to recreate AIM-9X Sidewinder x
- Masking stickers for the canopy and a realistically recreated seated pilot figure with Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD) included
- Comes with decals to depict 6 marking options (3 from United States Navy and 3 from United States Marine Corps)
