Night Owl Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Very challenging and fun build on the Kitty Hawk F-35B STOVL Marine Corps Lightning. I started about eight months ago did a ton of research to find the most detailed photos. The aircraft has allot of openings so it only seems right to pay attention to the detail in each area. To give detail but not over do it. Also allot of research and test swatches on the paint. RAM panels overall paint scheme has to be very sharp it’s a challenge for the most seasoned modeller as the aircraft has not been in service that long and even carrier Ops show minimal weathering. The engine and aft underside seems to take the brunt of the weathering. I bashed the hell out of this kit replacing or reworking the engine, rear rudders, leading edge spoilers, wing flaps, vertical stabilizers, landing gear, wheels, cockpit and decals. Lots of wiring and hydraulics added to the landing gear, weapons and landing gear bay. The kit is fair at best the surface detail on the main body upper and lower portion is there but that’s about it. Biggest challenge was the lack of any detail on that gorgeous rotating exaust nozzel Lockheed Martin designed found great photos to work from. If you have any questions on the build paint colours, PE add on kits please feel free to contact me. 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Wow! really nice. Good job you didn't overdo the detail...😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Golly! She looks stark naked when lying on her back! What an incredible research and detailing work you've done. That's a lot of finicky work, to put it mildly and the swivelling nozzle is just a piece of clockmaker's art. Hat off in humble respect! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Beautifully detailed F-35B - nice finish too! Cheers Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Fantastic work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Nicley done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Stunning work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Cracking build, she’s not hiding anything when she’s on her back 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jet-mech Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Pretty incredible if you ask me. Just wonderful to look at. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Wow, stunning work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Stunning detailing. 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Wow, that's a lot of open panels and detail! Great build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcNewitt Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 I'm done! I'm just going to price all my kits tomorrow and get rid of my modelling equipment! That is one of thee most impressive builds I have ever seen! I am not worthy lol. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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