Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II - Tamiya 1/72 Aircraft Kit

Tamiya Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II. This model kit showcases the cutting-edge F-35B Lightning II variant in a stunning 1/72 scale.

Developed as part of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, this aircraft combines multiple functions in its design and comes in three variations: the F-35A conventional take-off and landing (CTOL) aircraft, the F-35B short take-off, vertical landing (STOVL), and the F-35C carrier take-off and landing (CV). The F-35B is the successor to the AV-8B Harrier II and is renowned for its supersonic flight capabilities and STOVL technology, making it a highly sought-after aircraft by the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, and other nations like Italy and Japan. With its ability to operate from both aircraft carriers and short runways, the F-35B is poised to become a major force in the skies around the globe.

1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit. Wingspan: 148mm, fuselage length: 215mm.
The kit recreates the vertical landing and can be assembled in two ways; landed or hovering, and ensures superior assembly with dedicated angled door parts.
The parts faithfully depict a hovering aircraft with downward engine nozzle and opened doors.
Features realistic renderings of half-open two inner weapon bay doors and interior details such as ribs and pipes.
The nose landing gear and main landing gear can be depicted as extended (for hovering) or retracted (for landing).
The lift fan is integrated with the nose landing gear bay, and the variable vane underneath is recreated in detail.
Shorter than on the F-35A, the engine nozzle is recreated by a single part. The 3BSM (3 Bearing Swivel Module) is faithfully recreated with a dedicated parts breakdown for this kit.
RAM (Radar Absorbent Material) are moulded into fuselage surfaces.
Clear parts recreate canopy and EOTS fairing under the nose.
Includes parts for AIM-9X Sidewinder x2 and AIM-120C AMRAAM x2.
Y-shaped air intake duct for highly advanced stealth characteristics.
Detailed cockpit, landing gear bays and roll posts.
Martin-Baker US16E ejection seat.
RCS (radar cross section) enhancers affixed to top and bottom sections during basic training exercises.
One pilot figure with the helmet mounted display (HMD).
A stand is included to use if you are making a hovering model.
Comes with 5 marking options from a total of three countries (United States Marine Corps, Royal Air Force, Italian Navy).
Includes masking stickers and a painting guide.

*Models supplied unpainted and require assembly. Glue and paint not included.

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