{"product_id":"172-lockheed-martin-f-35b-lightning-ii","title":"Tamiya 1\/72 Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis model kit recreates the state-of-the-art F-35B Lightning II in easy to manage and display 1\/72 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt inherits many of the detailed features first seen in our 1\/48 scale release. Thanks to extensive research of the full-size subject, the B variant of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II model is poised to be the definitive model in 1\/72 scale!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the F-35B Lightning II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloped 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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe kit recreates the vertical landing and can be assembled in two ways; landed or hovering and ensures superior assembly with dedicated angled door parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe kit recreates the vertical landing and can be assembled in two ways; landed or hovering and ensures superior assembly with dedicated angled door parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe parts faithfully depict a hovering aircraft with downward engine nozzle and opened doors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures realistic renderings of half-open two inner weapon bay doors and interior details such as ribs and pipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe nose landing gear and main landing gear can be depicted as extended (for hovering) or retracted (for landing).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lift fan is integrated with nose landing gear bay, and the variable vane underneath is recreated in detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShorter than on the F-35A, the engine nozzle is recreated by a single part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 3BSM (3 Bearing Swivel Module) is faithfully recreated with a dedicated parts breakdown for this kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRAM (Radar Absorbent Material) are molded into fuselage surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear parts recreate canopy and EOTS fairing under the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes parts for AIM-9X Sidewinder x2 and AIM-120C AMRAAM x2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eY-shaped air intake duct for highly advanced stealth characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cockpit, landing gear bays and roll posts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMartin-Baker US16E ejection seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCS (radar cross section) enhancers affixed to top and bottom sections during basic training exercises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne pilot figure with the helmet mounted display (HMD).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA stand is included to use if you are making a hovering model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with 5 marking options from a total of three countries (United States Marine Corps, Royal Air Force, Italian Navy).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"TAM60793","offer_id":67766840328362,"sku":"4950344607938","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/9324\/1002\/files\/TAM60793.jpg?v=1793165874","url":"https:\/\/shop.fastandfuntoyandhobby.com\/products\/172-lockheed-martin-f-35b-lightning-ii","provider":"Fast and Fun Toy and Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}