{"product_id":"tamiya-1-48-lockheed-f-35-b-lightning-ii-61125","title":"Tamiya 1\/48 Aircraft Series Lockheed F-35 B Lightning II (61125)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis model kit recreates the F-35 Lightning II variant, F-35B in our legendary 1\/48 Aircraft Series. Developed under the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program , the F-35 integrates multiple functions into its design and there are three types: the F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) aircraft, the F-35B short takeoff, vertical landing (STOVL), and the F-35C carrier takeoff and landing (CV). The F-35B was developed as a successor of the AV- 8B Harrier II. The F-35B is recognized as the aircraft which accomplished both supersonic flight and STOVL by the 3-bearing engine duct nozzle and lift fan, and following the F-35A, the F-35B deployment started in 2015. The first F-35B to see action was an aircraft belonging to the U.S. Marine Corps VMFA-211 “Wake Island Avengers” in Afghanistan, in September 2018. Not only the U.S. and the U.K. but also Italy employs the F-35B. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force also plans to launch a new fighter squadron with the F-35B from 2024 onward. As the F-35B can be operated from both aircraft carriers and airfields featuring short runways, many countries are considering its deployment, and the F-35B looks set to become a significant presence in the skies across the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 1\/48 scale plastic model assembly kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The model can be put together in one of the following three ways; Parked, Short takeoff, and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Vertical landing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• This kit can be assembled with one choice of three ordnance patterns – stealth mode, air-to-air mode, and beast mode.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The lift fan depicted with ergonomic parts breakdown is integrated with nose landing gear bay. The inside fan shape is realistically rendered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The variable vane under lift fan can be depicted at different angles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Shorter fuselage weapon bays compared to the F-35A are newly molded and have detailed depictions of cables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose parts according to the model type chosen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Rotary engine duct nozzle angles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Open or closed fuselage weapon bay doors, and half-open two inside weapon bay doors to capture vertical landing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Up or down leading-edge, trailing edge flaperons and horizontal stabilizers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Nose landing gear and main landing gear can be chosen between with or without load, according to chosen assembly type.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Open or closed canopy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Extended or retracted boarding ladder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The engine nozzle is broken down into five separate pieces for detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Martin-Baker US16E ejection seat depicted in detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Includes a stand which can be used when depicting vertical landing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Comes with decals to depict 7 marking options from a total of three countries (United States Marine Corps, Royal Air Force, Italian Air Force \/ Navy).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Includes various kinds of ordnance: AIM-9X Sidewinder x2, AIM-120C AMRAAM x2, GBU-12 Paveway II x4, and GBU-32 JDAM x2 (which can be mounted to shorter weapon bays compared to the F-35A).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Masking stickers for the canopy and a pilot figure included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon parts to the F-35A kit (Item 61124):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParts Tree A, B, C, E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW Parts exclusive to the F-35 B kit (Item 61125):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParts Tree Y, X, R, V, W, U, T, Q, P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52708741284113,"sku":"TAM61125","price":139.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5120\/3345\/files\/61125.jpg?v=1762806502","url":"https:\/\/advancerc.ca\/products\/tamiya-1-48-lockheed-f-35-b-lightning-ii-61125","provider":"Advance RC \u0026 Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}