Global Top1/48 Aircraft Series No.125
1/48 SCALE LOCKHEED MARTIN® F-35®B LIGHTNING II®
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The F-35® Lightning II is an ambitious project that aims to provide - in a single overarching design - aircraft tailored to three different services' distinct needs; that it does in the form of the F-35A (for the Air Force), F-35B (Marines) and F-35C (Navy). Perhaps the most stunning of the three is the innovative F-35B, which was designed to succeed the AV-8B Harrier II, and is a short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft thanks to a lift fan installed between the cockpit and the engine, plus the 3 Bearing Swivel Module mechanism. Rather impressively, it also manages to combine extremely low observability characteristics with exemplary situational awareness provided by the numerous sensors across the aircraft. The F-35B is expected to serve mainly from aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships; as of 2023, the British Royal Navy and the Italian Navy have started deployment, and the Japan Air Self Defense Force also expects to see F-35Bs with its units from 2024.
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About the Model
♦This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 325mm, wingspan: 222mm. ♦The model can be assembled as one of three types: parked, short takeoff and vertical landing. ♦Fine recreations of Radar Absorbent Material (RAM) are molded into fuselage surfaces. ♦Engine duct and nozzle are assembled into one of three positions depending upon the type of model chosen. ♦The engine nozzle is made up of 5 parts and gives an accurate, crisply detailed finish. ♦Parts are included for raised and lowered versions of control surfaces. ♦A stand is provided for use when assembling a vertical landing model. ♦The lift fan is integrated with the nose landing gear bay. ♦This model offers excellent fuselage interior detail. ♦A full complement of ordnance includes AIM-9X and AIM-120C missiles, plus GBU-12 and GBU-32 bombs. ♦A total of seven marking options is included, covering aircraft from three nations.
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Tamiya designers conducted some seriously in-depth research to capture the stealthy F-35B with such accuracy.
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In short takeoff posture, the lift fan intake is open and the engine nozzle points diagonally downward.
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Choose whether to assemble the model in stealth mode (no external ordnance), air-to-air mode (missiles only), or beast mode (full ordnance).
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A stand is included to use if you are making a vertical landing model.
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The vertical landing model has its roll posts activated and engine nozzle pointing downward, plus two of the weapons bay doors half-open.
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Take a look at the F-35 in Beast Mode, with all its ordnance loaded!
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Here are the ordnance parts included in the kit.
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The lift fan interior is also depicted with accuracy, and has parts for both open and closed auxiliary duct.
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Peep inside the air intake door to see the cover for the lift fan shaft.
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Dedicated parts for open and closed lift fan lower doors, and for short takeoff and vertical landing louver positions.
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This image shows the engine duct/nozzle doors open.
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Here are the three positions for the engine duct, one for each of the model types that can be selected.
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A comparison of F-35A and F-35B nozzles on our models.
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The landing gear can also be assembled compressed or uncompressed.
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Compare the F-35A and F-35B canopies. This kit includes 2 sets of canopy parts, which can be swapped in and out after assembly.
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The cockpit has accurate depictions of the differences from the F-35A, and showcases superlative detail.
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The pilot figure has headgear with the helmet mounted display (HMD).
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Clear parts recreate the EOTS fairing under the nose. The nose landing gear bay is integrated with the lift fan sides for accurate assembly.
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If used, the stand is screwed into this location. The hole is covered by a magnet-affixed part.
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A comprehensive set of decals is included in the kit, for aircraft markings and stencils. Masking stickers are also provided.
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Take a closer look at the various marking options in the kit.
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Painting and marking guides are in full size and full color (this image shows stencils and two USMC marking options).
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Five more marking options are also detailed!
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Tamiya Colors required
Tamiya Color spray paints for aircraft
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Tools & PaintsAS-12 BARE-METAL SILVER
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Tools & PaintsAS-26 LIGHT GHOST GREY
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*Same color as LP-37
ITEM No.86526
Tamiya Color brush and airbrush paints (Lacquer paints)
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Tools & PaintsLP-14 IJN GRAY (MAIZURU ARSENAL)
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*Mix with LP-59 (fuselage)
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Tools & PaintsLP-15 IJN GRAY (YOKOSUKA ARSENAL)
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Tools & PaintsLP-36 DARK GHOST GRAY
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*Mix with LP-59 (fuselage)
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Tools & PaintsLP-59 NATO BROWN
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*Mix with LP-14, LP-15, LP-36 (fuselage)
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Tools & PaintsLP-12 IJN GRAY (KURE ARSENAL)
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Tools & PaintsLP-34 LIGHT GRAY
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Tools & PaintsLP-37 LIGHT GHOST GRAY
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Tools & PaintsLP-61 METALLIC GRAY
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Tools & PaintsLP-62 TITANIUM GOLD
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Tools & PaintsLP-63 TITANIUM SILVER
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Tamiya Colors for brush and airbrush painting (Acrylic and Enamel paints)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-1 BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-2 WHITE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-6 ORANGE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-10 GUN METAL
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-11 CHROME SILVER
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-12 GOLD LEAF
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-14 SKY BLUE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-17 PINK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-18 SEMI GLOSS BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-23 CLEAR BLUE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-28 PARK GREEN
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-32 TITAN. SILVER
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-1 FLAT BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-2 FLAT WHITE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-3 FLAT YELLOW
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-5 FLAT GREEN
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-6 COPPER
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-7 FLAT RED
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-9 HULL RED
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-16 FLAT ALUMINUM
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-19 SKY GREY
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-22 RLM GREY
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-23 LIGHT BLUE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-25 LIGHT SEA GREY
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-49 KHAKI
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-54 DARK SEA GREY
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-55 DECK TAN
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-56 METALLIC GREY
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-59 DESERT YELLOW
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-60 DARK YELLOW
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-61 DARK GREEN
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-63 GERMAN GREY
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-85 RUBBER BLACK
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Useful finishing materials and tools
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Tools & PaintsFINE PIN VISE D-R (0.1-3.2mm)
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Tools & PaintsBASIC DRILL SET
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA CA CEMENT (QUICK TYPE)
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Tools & PaintsMETAL PRIMER (40ml BOTTLE)
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ITEM No.87204
Protecting your model from dust and dirt
Information is current as of November 10, 2023. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Tamiya plastic models can be a hobby for a lifetime, and you can get so much more out of the hobby with the tools, paints and finishing materials introduced in this guide.
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