Homebee Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 On pre-order at HE: http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/o7dqdfjgizpvm7qf7wzb.html?t=1494751205 V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 (edited) Japanese boxing - ref. MLS008 Source: http://hobby.dengeki.com/event/381476/2/ vs US boxing - ref. MLS007 V.P. Edited May 14, 2017 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Chinese inbox review with pics http://www.moxdao.com/thread-27415-1-1.html V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 16 hours ago, Homebee said: Chinese inbox review with pics http://www.moxdao.com/thread-27415-1-1.html V.P. Looks similar and equally complicated as the KH kit!! Wonder how these two compare in detail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) Hyperscale in-box review: http://www.hyperscale.com/2017/reviews/kits/mengls007reviewbg_1.htm V.P. Edited January 28, 2018 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Instructions for the two boxings, with different weapons and decals: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10467597 http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10467598 Jari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) Galaxy Model dedicated masks - ref.D48003 Source: http://hyperscale.com/2017/reviews/decals/galaxymodeld48003preview_1.htm V.P Edited January 28, 2018 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIO Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Kit appears to have landed on our shores, anyone got one yet?..whats it like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I have just received one of these kits from Asia. I should state up front, that I'm no expert on the F-35 and had not really been motivated previously to purchase a kit of the aircraft since most offerings appeared rather mediocre to say the least (and were probably based on pre-production examples etc). When Meng announced they would enter the market, my interest picked up since I do have a desire to add a Royal Norwegian Air Force example to my collection. First impressions on opening the box are very favorable indeed. I was struck by how big the aircraft is - for some reason I thought it was much smaller. The stealthy tiling on the fuselage and wing surfaces appears to be nicely rendered (not too pronounced) and the detail on the undercarriage and main weapons bay, together with the cockpit is very good indeed. My kit comes with eight GBU-53 Small Diameter Bombs (SDB) and two AIM-120C AMRAAMs, which all go into the internal weapons bay. The kit does also include a full complement of wing mounted stores pylons but no weapons to hang on them. I guess this is where the seperately marketed Meng weapons sets come into play. To be honest, I will be content with just having the internal weapons on show in an open weapons bay - I dont think the F-35 looks 'right' without clean wings but that's a personal view. Other nice features include a full inlet duct system to avoid 'see through' and two options for mounting the horizontal stabilators at different angles. I will probably replace the wheels with resin aftermarket products but that's just some of my AMS tendency coming out .....the ones in the kit are fine. Like I said at the start, I'm no expert on the F-35 and I have no other 1:48 scale kits of the aircraft to provide any direct comparison but I am very happy with what Meng have provided in this kit and will proceed accordingly. I notice the Big H are now stocking the kit - it arrived on UK shores last week, although I suspects sales will not be as brisk as they would be if it was the RAF/FAA variant. HTH Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I have one at the painting stage just now. The kit goes together quite easily and fit is very good. The only areas of concern are the vertical stabilisers and the wings which have seams requiring filling. The fir is almost too positive in a couple of places such as the canopy if it's fitted in the closed position and requires some fettling. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 (edited) In progress at IsraDecal are RAM panel coatings decals sheets tailored to fit Meng's 1/48 F-35A kit. Sources: https://www.facebook.com/SAMEditor1/posts/1431433896971611 A lot of decals vs a lot of masks. What do you prefer? V.P. Edited January 28, 2018 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branky Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Also available on the Dutch market for a few weeks now. Unfortunately no Dutch markings included but work on that is on its way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastien Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 7 hours ago, Homebee said: New from IsraDecal is a RAM panel coatings decal sheets tailored to fit Meng's 1/48 F-35A kit, the sheets are at the printer now. Source: https://www.facebook.com/SAMEditor1/posts/1431433896971611 A lot of decals vs of a lot of masks. What do you prefer? V.P. Hi VP, I'll go with the masks. I'm far too good at ruining decals... S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkOwl Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) Isradecal Studio RAM decals for the 1/48 Meng F-35A ! Here is another interesting choice for the 1/48 Meng model of the F-35A: A double sheet of decals for all the RAM surfaces (radar absorb material) announced by IsraDecal Studio for a near future. 17.92 L / 20.41 E / Us $ 25.36. Someone finally thought about it and it's IsraDecal Studio. For all those who like to put a hundred (or two) decals on a single model. SharkOwl Reference: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/IAF104 Edited January 27, 2018 by SharkOwl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 That's actually quite a clever solution. Now there's the F-22, and the KH F-35 family as well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) Masks or decals, that is the question. Already available here: http://www.isradecal.com/_p/prd1/4665597182/product/f-35a-ram-1%3A48-(iaf104) Anyway IsraDecal has also published another decals sheet for the IAF F-35I Adir - ref. IAF101 http://www.isradecal.com/_p/prd1/4659568551/product/iaf-f-35i-'adir'-1%3A48-(iaf101) V.P. Edited January 28, 2018 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Homebee said: Masks or decals, that is the question. Already available here: http://www.isradecal.com/_p/prd1/4665597182/product/f-35a-ram-1%3A48-(iaf104) Anyway IsraDecal has also published another decals sheet for the IAF F-35I Adir - ref. IAF101 http://www.isradecal.com/_p/prd1/4659568551/product/iaf-f-35i-'adir'-1%3A48-(iaf101) V.P. Neither!! It's another boring, grey jet and, I don't do boring grey!!. I'd whip up an alternative colour scheme of my own choosing! Let the rivet counters beware!!.To be honest, it's a hideous, ugly thing that I would never have contemplated buying in the first place but, my partner (bless her!) contrived to buy me one as a Crimbo gift!! Far be it for me to refuse!! Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 42 minutes ago, Albeback52 said: To be honest, it's a hideous, ugly thing that I would never have contemplated buying in the first place but, my partner (bless her!) contrived to buy me one as a Crimbo gift!! Far be it for me to refuse!! I think your corpse will resemble that after she's finished with you unless she sees it built PDQ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 25 minutes ago, SleeperService said: I think your corpse will resemble that after she's finished with you unless she sees it built PDQ !! Way ahead of you chum!!Already placed on top of stash!! Will be appearing at some point resplendent in the four tone splinter camouflage scheme I have been considering ! Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkOwl Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 On 20/09/2017 at 5:21 AM, Branky said: Also available on the Dutch market for a few weeks now. Unfortunately no Dutch markings included but work on that is on its way F-35A F-001 (09-5008), Royal Netherlands Air Force (KLU) markings available on this decal sheet from Furball Aero Desing : https://www.furballaero-design.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=48%2D038 Quality of this decal sheet is 9/10. SharkOwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Soon By Phase Hangar Resin - ref. 48055 - Lockheed F-35 Lightning II Seamless Intake (Meng) https://phasehangarresin.com/collections/48001-1-48/products/48055-f-35-lightning-ii-seamless-intake-meng V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 (edited) New boxing - ref. LS11 - Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II "RNethAF/KLu" Source: http://www.meng-model.com/en/contents/59/208.html Released: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Meng-Model-1-48-LS-011-F-35A-Lightning-II/184024714130?hash=item2ad8ba4b92:g:NN0AAOSwjONdwnP9 V.P. Edited November 8, 2019 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Homebee said: New boxing - ref. LS11 - Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II "RNethAF/KLu" Source: http://www.meng-model.com/en/contents/59/208.html V.P. nice! but I wonder if that scheme was actually flown? https://theaviationist.com/2018/11/18/dutch-f-35a-with-special-tail-markings-unveiled-at-edwards-afb/ after some more searching, I came up with another one, more matching design and probably also really painted on...at IPMS.NL: https://www.ipms.nl/artikelen/nedmil-luchtvaart/vliegtuigen-l/vliegtuigen-l-lockheed-f35/1590-vliegtuigen-l-lockheed-f35-3 and here: https://www.ipms.nl/artikelen/nedmil-luchtvaart/vliegtuigen-l/vliegtuigen-l-lockheed-f35 Edited August 21, 2019 by exdraken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 (edited) Far away from grey... WANDD/Warbird Decals - ref. 48-041 - L.M. F-35A Lightning II "USAF Thunderbirds" Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=4221325617937779&set=pcb.888007785054747 V.P. Edited May 27, 2020 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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