JSF

Modeling Subjects Aircraft
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Does anyone have more information for F35 JSF releases? I’m excited that Lindberg may release one soon…but when?

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You might want to wait on that Lindberg kit to be out a while. They don’t have the best reputation lately.

Panda makes one in 1/48 but I have heard it’s bad.

When the F-35 becomes operational the usual suspects will probably all release something.

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hi khaos, just see a tamiya 1:72 jsf on www.ebay.ph.

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This will be a revox of the Italeri kit.

All of the kits of the JSF/F-35 currently extant represent pre-production/development aircraft. Since the aircraft itself is not due to enter service for a few years yet, all of the current kits may be considered somewhat speculative.

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I can’t wait for the F-35 kits to start coming out. The ones now are based on the prototypes. I am going to wait until the production models are out. I made the mistake of buying a F-22 when they first came out and it too was based on the prototype, The model was nothing like what the production Raptor is. I am not going to make the same nmistake twice.

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Thanks for the replies all, I did finally find something (on E-Bay).

I purchased a 1/144 kit from ACE in S. Korea. It is the X-35B STOVL version, and quite frankly, it is beautiful. Zero flash, recessed panel lines, etc. The curious thing is the Revell AG trademark in the fuselage. I might feel bad about this being a knock off of some sort, but… I’ll get over it.

From what I’ve seen on F-16.net, this is a pretty acurate representation of the test airframe - markings too.

Regards

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Good morning Gents,

For those of you open to building a “X” version in 1/48 might want to look into an offering by Fox 3 Studio’s. These are resin upgrade/ conversions intended for the Panda Models kit. According to the Fox 3’s September flier, all you need to keep from the Panda kit is the landing gear, cockpit and a few other items. The upgrade will contain full replacement upper and lower fuselage halves with corrected wheel wells and doors, canopy, etc.

They will have kits to reproduce the USAF X-35A, USMC X-35B STOVL and USN X-35C variants.

Once again, this might be an option if you wish to model an “X” aircraft.

I’ve seen a few of these incredible aircraft in the sky’s above west Fort Worth and they are a sight to behold!

Have a great day!

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I am working…have been for about a year…on the Revell F-35 STOVL in 1/72. It is an Ok kit. I am sure the Tamiya one is much better. I got this cheap off ebay. The biggest problem I have is that it can only be built in “verticle T/O configuration.” (engine pointed down) Alos there are no weapons as it is the X-version. Pretty basic. Lots of seam and fit work.

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