Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II (1:48)

Developed as part of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) programme, the F-35 integrates several functions into its design and there are three types: the F-35A (CTOL), the F-35B ( STOVL) short take-off and vertical take-off (STOVL) and the F-35C Carrier Takeoff and Landing (CV).
The F-35B was developed as the successor to the AV-8B Harrier II.
It can perform both supersonic flight and STOVL due to its three-part engine duct nozzle and lift fan.
Following the F-35A, the F-35B entered service in 2015.
The first deployment of the F-35B took place in September 2018, when a U.S. Marine Corps VMFA-211 "Wake Island Avengers" aircraft flew a mission in Afghanistan.
Not only the US and the UK deploy the F-35B, but also Italy.
The Japan Air Self-Defence Force is also planning to establish a new fighter squadron with the F-35B from 2024.
Since the F-35B can operate from aircraft carriers as well as from airfields with short runways, many countries are considering its deployment.

Plastic model kit

• the unique shape and the characteristic Stealth stealth design has been exactly reproduced
• The model can be built in three different ways:

1. Parked
2. Short take-off
3. Vertical landing

• Realistic Radar absorbed material (RAM)
• The model can be built in 3 different weapon configurations: Stealth Mode, Air-to-Air Mode and Beast Mode.
• Weapon bay incl. ducts, landing gear bays, cockpit, nozzle, Martin-Baker US16E ejection seat (multi-piece), ladder, Y-shaped air intakes, 5-piece engine nozzle, RCS radar, etc.
• Weapon bays can be built open or closed
• Includes a seated pilot figure with Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD)
• Various weapons: AIM-9X Sidewinder, AIM-120C AMRAAM, GBU-12 Paveway II, GBU-31 JDAM.
• Transparent parts for sensor windows
• The model can be built in nine different identifications:
• U.S. Marine Corps, Royal Air Force, Italian Air Force / Navy.

Scale 1:48


unbuilt / unpainted


Paint and glue not included