GreenDragon Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Italeri has posted Facebook pics of the new tool F-35 test shot. https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.537501719655786.1073741836.454765391262753&type=1 Paul Harrison 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 (edited) Sprues pics are here http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/it/preview_it_1331.shtml V.P. Edited January 28, 2023 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastmcc Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 looks good pity it wasnt the F35B .. thomas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 looks good pity it wasnt the F35B .. thomas That will probably follow, although i suspect that may do a naval C before the B becuase the C is basically the A with longer wings, a larger housing for the arrestoe hook, new undercarriage etc where as the B will have to be a new tooling for the fuselage and Canopy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo6691 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Looking at the tooling the only way to do another version is a complete new tool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Neu- Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 looks good pity it wasnt the F35B .. thomas Ah, actually I think the A model will be the big seller: most countries (Italy, Netherlands, Canada, Japan and the US) will fly the A model (the UK most likely will as well). Also the B model already has Fujimi (despite its higher price and inaccuracies), so the A model is most welcome. Looking at the tooling the only way to do another version is a complete new tool Yeah.... I also wonder if they can even use second sprue for the B model... I'm not sure if the bay doors are common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary C Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Looking forward to it now, I wasn't sure about it being Italeri and all but that actually looks quite decent. The A is very welcome here as I want the USAF version first, 33rd FW markings on the boxart, hopefully they'll include Ogden or Edwards as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) What a ugly a/c Source: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.555550881184203.1073741839.454765391262753&type=1 Quote F-35A - Final Test Par Italeri Official Account · Mis à jour : il y a 22 heures Here below the final assemby and painting test, on the latest prototpe, of our 1/72 scale F-35A Lightining II. It will available in the model shops from next weeks. V.P. Edited January 28, 2023 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 That paint scheme is not helping the looks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastmcc Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Ah, actually I think the A model will be the big seller: most countries (Italy, Netherlands, Canada, Japan and the US) will fly the A model (the UK most likely will as well). i dont think the uk will buy the A model as 617 sqd and 809 nas sq will both operate the B model of the F35 ... thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 What a ugly a/c That it is. But the Gannet is pretty darn ugly, too, and I've grown quite fond of it. I think the only redeeming view of the F-35 is head-on: Looks like a giant mutant insect from an old 50s sci-fi movie. My only wish is that they hadn't named it "Lightning II." Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Neu- Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 i dont think the uk will buy the A model as 617 sqd and 809 nas sq will both operate the B model of the F35 ... thomas Oh, I'm pretty sure you'll see the A in time. There was talk about replacing the Tranche I later this decade with F-35As, but they were given a refurbishment that should last to the mid 2020s. Given the stark difference in operating cost, I really think you'll see the As come into service sooner rather than later. That it is. But the Gannet is pretty darn ugly, too, and I've grown quite fond of it. I think the only redeeming view of the F-35 is head-on: http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee406/wrgilman/Lockheed%20Martin%20F-35/F-3HeadOn.jpg[/img Looks like a giant mutant insect from an old 50s sci-fi movie. My only wish is that they hadn't named it "Lightning II." Cheers, Bill I think the C is probably the best looking version (though the poorest performer)... especially at this angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Nope a procurement minister suggested they would probably eventually get the full quota of F-35's and no they wouldn't switch variant to the A to complicate the supply chain. Back on topic i'm not sure i like that raised panels effect, it looks a little too heavy, i would have preferred them scribbed and use decals to get the panel effect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob P Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I see the UK option has traditional lo vis markings as opposed to the grey polo that it has flown with, so not really accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onosendai Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I see the UK option has traditional lo vis markings as opposed to the grey polo that it has flown with, so not really accurate. Not to mention that the belts and inst. panels are those of Esci 30 years ago..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I see the UK option has traditional lo vis markings as opposed to the grey polo that it has flown with, so not really accurate. I know the first 3 aircraft have the polo mints roundels, but i get the feeling part of that is to belend in with the US aircraft as whilst British owned they are our part of the flight testing airgroup. We won't get a good idea on what our actual markings will be till the UK production aircraft start to appear and they are only due to be ordered itowards the end of the year !!. Note that the USN F-35C have sported full colour markings so options are more flexible than at first appeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I can't imagine the polo mints will last. a) If the "silver wings" era taught us nothing else, it's that the RAF will cheerily go with what looks good over what makes sense when it comes to camouflage, and (b ) it would be very confusing if the UK had to go to war with Greece. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Sprue shots and decals. http://www.italeri.com/scheda.asp?idProdotto=2304 Stephen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 UK decals! What squadron is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeg Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 That it is. But the Gannet is pretty darn ugly, too, and I've grown quite fond of it. I think the only redeeming view of the F-35 is head-on: Looks like a giant mutant insect from an old 50s sci-fi movie. My only wish is that they hadn't named it "Lightning II." Cheers, Bill Totally agree on this. I quite like the look of it in general but head on i think it looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeg Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Any idea when this is due out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 If it's on the Italeri website then it should be within about 10 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo6691 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Hi All I had the possibility of looking at the kit's sprues yesterday in Telford and I was surprised by the very tall ridges around the panels, what is your opinion, prototypical or massively overstated? I can't imagine a state of the art jet with that kind of very prominent borders around panels Cheers Paolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Hi All I had the possibility of looking at the kit's sprues yesterday in Telford and I was surprised by the very tall ridges around the panels, what is your opinion, prototypical or massively overstated? I can't imagine a state of the art jet with that kind of very prominent borders around panels Cheers Paolo You can see some of the raised surface structure here, notably under the canopy: I've not seen the Italeri sprues, so I can't judge if they're reasonable or not. How does what you saw compare to this photo? Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo6691 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Hi Bill Judging from the pic, they are grossly overscale 1/32 details on a 1/72 model maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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