TAMIYA 60791 1/72 Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II

TAMIYA 60791 1/72 Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II
Length: 217mm. Image shows assembled and painted kit.

Eye-catching mechanism of new stealth aircraft
The deployment of F-35B Lightning II started in 2011; it is based on one design with various derivations to be used by United States Air Force, Navy, and Marines. The F-35B for the Marines facilitates short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) with its rotary engine nozzle and lift fan. Also, this model includes weapons bay and radar wave absorbing sheet, and features maximum speed of mach 1.6 plus excellent stealth.

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force(JASDF)officially selected the F-35B in August 2019 following America, England and Italy. This is expected to aid quick response as the world's first supersonic STOVL aircraft. Our detailed 1/72 scale model captures the sophisticated and smooth form, as well as the fascinating mechanics in its take-off and landing mechanisms.

About the Model
This is a 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit.
- Length: 217mm, Width: 150mm.
- Accurately captures the state-of-the-art form of the stealth aircraft.
- Choose between up and down engine nozzle, open and closed lift fan air inlet and auxiliary air inlet ducts.
- Short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) can be depicted.
- Includes military equipment such as GBU-12 laser-guided bombs.
- Choose between open and closed canopy and weapon bay doors.
- Decals depict the patterns of radar wave absorbing sheet.
- Includes one Tamiya pilot figure and two marking options for the American Marines.

Packaging
- This model captures the smooth form for minimal radar reflection and detailed fuselage surface.   
- The inside of weapon bay is realistically detailed. Also, GBU-12 laser-guided bombs and AIM-9X sidewinders, and ordnance under wings are included.   
- Choose between open and closed canopy, lift fan air inlet/exhaust at rear of cockpit, and auxiliary air inlet doors.
- Includes one sitting pilot figure with helmet.  
- Mechanical sections such as lift fan, F135-PW-600 engine and air intake duct are realistically captured by separate parts.   
- Choose between STOVL type and horizontal engine nozzle.
- Left: Missile trolley adds to the scenery on deck.
- Right: 2 marking options for the American Marines are included, and decals depict radar wave absorbing sheet, and stencils.

Tamiya Color paints for painting the 1/72 Lockheed Martin® F-35®B Lightning II®

Tamiya Color Spray Paint for Aircraft    Tamiya Color Spray Paint for Aircraft    Tamiya Color Spray Paint for Aircraft
AS-7 Neutral gray    AS-16 Light gray    AS-27 Gunship gray 2

Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint    Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint    Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint
LP-3 Flat black    LP-4 Flat white    LP-9 Clear
LP-11 Silver    LP-34 Light gray    LP-54 Dark iron
LP-61 Metallic gray    LP-65 Rubber black    LP-79 Flat red

Tamiya Color    Tamiya Color    Tamiya Color
X-3 Royal blue    X-10 Gun metal    X-11 Chrome silver
X-22 Clear    XF-1 Flat black    XF-2 Flat white
XF-7 Flat red    XF-20 Medium grey    XF-51 Khaki drab
XF-56 Metallic grey    XF-84 Dark iron    XF-85 Rubber black

Useful tools in the construction of your model
Item 74112 Fine Pin Vise D-R (0.1-3.2mm)
Item 74132 Fine Pivot Drill Bit 0.8mm (Shank Dia. 1.5mm)
Item 74134 Fine Pivot Drill Bit 1.0mm (Shank Dia. 1.5mm)

Get your decals done - definitively
Item 87135 Mark Fit (Strong)
Item 87205 Mark Fit (Super Strong)

Make the details stand out!
Item 87131 Panel Line Accent Color (Black)
Item 87132 Panel Line Accent Color (Brown)
Item 87140 Panel Line Accent Color (Dark Brown)
Item 87199 Panel Line Accent Color (Dark Gray)