Homebee Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) At Nürnberg Toy fair 2013. 1/72nd Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II by Academy - ref.12507. Source: http://www.primeportal.net/models/thomas_voigt7/academy/ V.P. Edited December 28, 2019 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Is that the third new tool 1/72nd F-35 due this year? Dragon's hasn't arrived from last year yet, then Italeri and now Academy. Think I'll wait till all are out and totally ripped apart before I get one! Paul Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) Box art Source: http://www.scalemates.com/products/product.php?id=237692 Text shot Source: http://mmzone.co.kr/mda/docview.php?id=371 Edited November 18, 2013 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo6691 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Is that the third new tool 1/72nd F-35 due this year? Dragon's hasn't arrived from last year yet, then Italeri and now Academy. Think I'll wait till all are out and totally ripped apart before I get one! Paul Harrison You forgot Hasegawa 8-) From my point of view it is not a surprise, the only new plane coming into service in the foreseeable future and used by nations all around the world. I think in a few years time almost all the main producers will have one in their catalogue. Cheers Paolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhoupt Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Yes, but they are all A's. We need some carrier based C's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Neu- Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Now this is entirely debatable based on test shots, but the raised detail seems more restrained than with the italeri kits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) Source: http://www.academy.co.kr/eng/6q/frmBoardView.asp?pMenuId=BOARD00012&pCode=6331 V.P. Edited September 21, 2015 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hacker Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Fujimi makes a 1/72 B model do they not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Fujimi makes a 1/72 B model do they not? Yes but its a couple of years old and has some issues:- It has a snap-fix feel about it more akin to ready made models so hinge joints are very chunky and test fitting is a nightmare. It has option engine configurations for CTOL or STOVL mode but managed to mould the wing vents and secondary main engine intakes aft of the lift fan moulded as panels on the fuselage halves so you cannot do an accurate aircraft in STOVL mode. Like Italeri have neglected the wing pylons and armament It also only directly available from Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Neu- Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Actually I think the biggest issue with Fujimi is the rivets, which are not realistic at all. The Weapons are pretty generic as well... It looks like from this photo that Academy has gone with a smaller lower wing fitting inside a bigger top wing. I really don't like that, as it always leaves a very ugly seam line that requires a lot of work to fix... its the same with the Fujimi kit as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madoc Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Okay, but which one is better? The Italeri or the Academy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
172flogger Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 The Hasegawa next year . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) from the pictures it looks better than the Italeri offering .I was rather dissapointed with that kit and wish I hadn' t rushed to spend £20 on that one. Glenn. Edited November 27, 2013 by cardiff guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit Or Miss Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Has a pilot. Has acceptable weapons. Has much crisper panel details (though I would have liked to see the RAM zig-zags painted in light grey too, just to see how 'deep' and uniform the recessed edge breaks are...). Clearly, Academy did not hire a cake decorator to lay toothpaste lines down the fuselage. Italeri, take note. I also like the much more finely detailed nozzle. Well Done! Hasegawa will have to go a significant ways to better this, IMO. Suggestions On How To Do So: 1. GBU-53/B on BRU-61. That's four small diameter bomb type IIs with a different wing configuration and nose seekers compared to the GBU-39. Never done before in any scale. http://media.defenceindustrydaily.com/images/ORD_GBU-53_SDB-II_Rendering_lg.jpg http://www.ausairpower.net/GBU/Raytheon-GBU-53B-SDB-II-8S.jpg http://www.cobham.com/media/22659/sdb%20ii%20small_350x187.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/zedlav/F-16%20kit%20pics/F-16%20ED%20Pics/BRU-61SBDAIM9X1.jpg 2. CUDA missiles. Looks like a Roland missile, about 6" wide and 70" long. Also carriageable, X4, on BRU-61 racks for a total of 12 internal shots. A very, _very_, important weapon on the Lightning II because it will be the only way for it to functionally take over for the huge loss in Raptor production for the OCA mission. Allows for tandem stacking of weapons in the same carriage box taken by an AIM-120. NDBIAS. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gnviwv0amd8/UMfvdVQRXAI/AAAAAAAAB7M/nGuTBwtTA9g/s1600/Est+Cuda+Dims.jpg http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hh_hWtZjQnk/UL7NnzKkdwI/AAAAAAAAB2k/wK1_sT61G9s/s640/12-Cudas-F-35.jpg http://www.altair.com.pl/files/news/photos/9/9760/cuda1.jpg 3. Area Ruled Fuel Tank. A sleeker version of what you see on the Mirage 2000D and Rafale B, comes with integrated pylon and well... NDBIAS. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1J6zME8Gpsw/T1aWfWSd5bI/AAAAAAAABC0/hNJEJS5gfug/s400/f35a2013_Beta_long_range.jpg http://www.f-16.net/attachments/f_35externalfueltank_177.jpg It's just cool. 4. Joint Strike Missile. Only fit tests thus far (which is still better than the others) but it is sized to fit the weapons bays and will likely be a key export sales attractor when compared to Storm Shadow/SCALP on the Rafale and Typhoon and KEPD-350 on the JAS-39. If Kongsberg can do it cheap, it may also be the logical candidate for the LRASM-A which is currently an AGM-158 variant (very stealthy, very expensive). NDBIAS. http://static5.businessinsider.com/image/514088866bb3f7fd75000001-960/joint-strike-missile-jsm-f-35.jpg http://theaviationist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/F-35-RNoAF.jpg http://www.defencetalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/f-35-joint-strike-missile.jpg 5. Fold Out Pilot's Ladder. As distinctive as the one on the F/A-18s and A-10. 'In Scale' would likely require PE but short of hold'n'fold and PE nippers in every kit, this is not a good idea. Congrats Academy. You already have a fine F-22 and now it looks like you're set to capture the F-35 market as well. Include some decent decals for Israel, Norway, Canada and Netherlands and we're set to pop. Hasegawa, you'd better be on your toes and I'll add my name to the poster who really wants an F-35C instead of more A/B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastmcc Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 has anyone got the academy kit yet ?? .. dont know what one to get the academy of hasesgawa F35Av thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) New ROKAF boxing - ref.12526 Sources: http://www.academy.co.kr/6q/board_news_main.asp?pMenuId=BOARD00002&pCode=9034&pCategory=NEWS1 https://www.facebook.com/academytoy/photos/pb.1450541581840342.-2207520000.1442819447./1718872071673957/?type=3&theater V.P. Edited October 13, 2015 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 In box review in your favourite forum from - ref. 12561 - Lockheed F-35A Lightning II "Seven Nations Air Force" Source: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235063898-f-35a-7-nations-air-force-172-academy/ V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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