Homebee Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) Next Kitty Hawk 1/48th kit (http://www.kittyhawkmodel.com/) will be... the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II (ref.KH80102). Release date: July 2012. May I've to say that I'm not really excited by this new release. After the beautiful Kitty Hawk 1/48th F-94C Starfire, I'd have preferred new quarter inch kits of aircraft like the RF-84F Thunderflash, F-101A/C Voodoo, CF-100 Canuck, F-82 Twin Mustang, B-45 Tornado, B-66 Destroyer, F2H Banshee, FH-1 Phantom, AF-2 Guardian, F9F-8 Cougar, F-11F Tiger or AJ-2 Savage etc. Source: http://www.aeroscale...=...e&sid=11598 V.P. Edited November 21, 2019 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Doesn't float my boat either, would love a single seat Voodoo! Paul Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 After such an exciting first release a return to the hum drum, oh hum. Lets hope for a more interesting 3rd release. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I like this... You can't please everyone, so stop moaning! Not entirely sure about the colours on the boxtop though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Esposito Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I wish someone would do a "C" version. Either 1/48 or 1/72 would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I cant say I am excited about this one, but its about time someone did a decent model of one. Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I wish someone would do a "C" version. Either 1/48 or 1/72 would do. I suspect they are waiting to see if the Arrestor Hook fix works later this year as should it fail to meet USN requirements the backend area will need some form of redesign. However there should be no excuse for not having an F-35 A kit now in either 1/48th or 1/72nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Esposito Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I suspect they are waiting to see if the Arrestor Hook fix works later this year as should it fail to meet USN requirements the backend area will need some form of redesign. However there should be no excuse for not having an F-35 A kit now in either 1/48th or 1/72nd. Did not know that was an issue with the C. Like the larger wingspan...Looks cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) I will wait a while before leaping in and buying one of these. I too would like some stuff from the late 40's to late 50's as well - looking at my stash I have a fair sized hole that could be filled with stuff like the Phantom I, Banshee, Guardian, Skyshark, Tornado, Savage, Cougar, Mauler and B-66/A3D. Edited May 21, 2012 by AndyC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Esposito Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) Sign me up! Edited May 24, 2012 by Mike Esposito Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 (edited) Kitty Hawk is buzzing with some new CAD drawings and profiles. Here we go: V.P. Edited June 6, 2012 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Esposito Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Nice! Think I ll go with the 2nd decal offering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 (edited) Kittyhawk is still buzzing with pics of the moulds: Source: http://www.aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=...e&sid=11816 V.P. Edited July 30, 2012 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastien Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Well, as I'm fighting Kitty Hawk's Starfire (which is fighting back with gusto), I'm not that wee weed Kitty Hawk decided to release the F-35B before anything else that could really interest me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) having had a closer look at those of the fuselage parts, I don't seem to identify any sprues. The sprues are clearly visible on the other moulds, but not on the fuselage parts. I'm wondering how and where the plastic will go in...perhaps they have a new technique and the large parts will do without sprues? It might of course be that those moulds aren't ready yet, but it would be strange to remove a half-cut job from the CNC milling machine... J Edited June 25, 2012 by JeffreyK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) The box art V.P. Edited August 26, 2012 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 (edited) In stock at the best Hong Kong hobbyshops Lucky Model: £ 37.10 P&P incl. http://www.luckymode...item_no=KH80102 Hobby Easy: £ 33.20 + P&P http://www.hobbyeasy...j2a744kptt.html Britmodeller in box review: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234924464 Sources: http://www.themodell...f-35b.html#more http://inscale.org/p...p?action=recent http://ricardomattua.wordpress.com/ http://www.kittyhawk...home-12733.html V.P. Edited August 26, 2012 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I'm sure this will be a very nice kit but, in me personally, it invokes the same response as the seemingly interminable flood of spitfires, P-51s, F-16s etc etc. YAWN FACTOR 10!!!! However, it's another dull, new, all grey aeroplane just entering service so, I fully understand the reasons for producing the kit. I'm sure it will be a good seller regardless of my comments!!. Their F-94 was a good choice of a rather neglected subject. How about an F-89, F-101B/C,F-106,Yak 28, Yak-25, MiG 31, Mig 25, anything as long as it's NOT W W II (just joking folks!!).................................................!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I've always stayed away from kits of pre production and prototypes a/c because history proves only too well that these manufacturers use a lot of guess work and what actually enters service often differs greatly from the kit. I'll wait for for the next release when its in service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gekko_1 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I'm very looking forward to this kit. The "what if?" possibilities are endless! Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I've always stayed away from kits of pre production and prototypes a/c because history proves only too well that these manufacturers use a lot of guess work and what actually enters service often differs greatly from the kit.I'll wait for for the next release when its in service. Don't worry about it, it will never enter service.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Don't worry about it, it will never enter service.... Actually the F-35B is already in service ! VMFAT-501 has received at least 6 aircrafts and should receive another 3 soon. It may not be combat cleared yet, but the aircraft is in service and training activities are set to start in a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.smith10 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Now in stock at luckymodel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 (edited) A first improvement set is announced by KASL Hobby for the Kitty Hawk F-35B kit. This Korean company is preparing a resin cockpit set.Sources:hhttp://www.facebook.com/KASLHOBBYhttp://www.shop2000..../product/154408pictures: http://www.facebook....56392321&type=3V.P. Edited March 20, 2014 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) KASL F-35B resin cockpit set is on pre order at Hobby EasySource: http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/thqilpm7kj5bwhznyfco.htmlMore pictures are available here: http://www.facebook....&type=1 F-35B Lighting II Cockpit set Maker: Kasl HobbyScale: 1/48Material: resinRelease Date: 2012-12-10Item No.#: K48032 V.P. Edited March 20, 2014 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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