Sydhuey Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) Has anyone actually made an accurate F-35 model yet without the ridiculous raised RAM panel lines, the F-35 is quite smooth not with the large panel lines like every model I have seen so far , the panel lines raised on the models should be decals not molded in. Edited June 8, 2021 by Sydhuey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Yes, Hasegawa’s 1/72 kits are quite smooth in comparison to what’s on offer elsewhere. It may not be as detailed, however looks more like the real example IMO. Cheers.. Dave 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsepajev Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Hasegawa F-35 kits also come with RAM panels as decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydhuey Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 Thanks guy's just looked at a couple of reviews and it looks ok , may try one of them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 The F-35s now dont have so much difference, pics from the RAF Mildenhall FB Page 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 That first pic shows how smooth they really are (still not my favourite a/c though..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 There are plenty of photos on Facebook and for Australian fans the “Friends of the RAAF F-35” page has some glorious close up photos of our new jets. After seeing two up close at their first Avalon Airshow appearance, I decided there and then that (apart from the 1/72 Hasegawa kit) all other manufacturers F-35 kits very much over emphasised these RAM panels. I’m the first to admit that you sacrifice internal detail going the Hasegawa way, although I would think the overall finish will be a closer match to the real thing. Cheers.. Dave 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertF Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 The 1/48 MENG F-35A also has the RAM panels raised, but less than other manufacturers' kits (Kittyhawk for instance) and I am sure they can be smoothened even further with a few extra coats of paint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpk Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 I am in the laborious process of completely removing them from my 1/48 Kitty Hawk F-35C Lightening. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 I suspect someone, in the not too distant future, will release an "updated" F-35 kit that more accurately represents the surfaces of the latest production example airplanes. Tamiya to the rescue, please? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertF Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 4 hours ago, jpk said: I am in the laborious process of completely removing them from my 1/48 Kitty Hawk F-35C Lightening. You have my sympathy. I have their A kit here and dreaded all that work, so I have put it aside since the arrival of the MENG kit. Probably going to be part of the spares box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpk Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Well seeing as KH makes the only F-35C I'm kind of stuck with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewolf Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 On 08/06/2021 at 13:32, SAT69 said: I suspect someone, in the not too distant future, will release an "updated" F-35 kit that more accurately represents the surfaces of the latest production example airplanes. Tamiya to the rescue, please? I believe Tamiya were involved in the creation of the Italeri 1/32 F35A. Strange thing is, providing the RAM panels as decals must be considerably easier then moulding them so i'm really surprised kit manufacturers didn't go down that route a lot earlier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Looks like there’s an opportunity for another modelling manufacturer, who has not yet produced an F-35 to almost clean up here. Give us a decent, smooth fuselage and detailed 1/72 and 1/48 F-35A/B/C and it should be on the market for as long as the real aircraft keeps operating (thats 30+ years I reckon!). Cheers.. Dave 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrier/ViperFan Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Hase does a Beast mod version where you have the weapon bays open and weapons on the wings thats not included in the standard version. But it's a lot more expensive over the standard kit though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertone139 Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 On 6/29/2021 at 2:26 PM, Harrier/ViperFan said: Hase does a Beast mod version where you have the weapon bays open and weapons on the wings thats not included in the standard version. But it's a lot more expensive over the standard kit though. No weaps bays for Hasegawa's 1/72 F-35s, not even in beast mode, just additional underwing pylons and weapons. F-35B beast mode 1/72 Hasegawa F-35A beast mode, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrier/ViperFan Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 On 7/1/2021 at 1:38 PM, Robertone139 said: No weaps bays for Hasegawa's 1/72 F-35s, not even in beast mode, just additional underwing pylons and weapons. F-35B beast mode 1/72 Hasegawa F-35A beast mode, So that big step in price for a few added bombs and missiles.. 🤬 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 On the other hand, two third of the hasegawa guided weapons set included... Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertone139 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Nothing that some light sanding cannot fix, however you get fully detailed weapons bays and weapons to hang in there and to the pylons under the wings. At 20% savings. 1/72 Academy F-35B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Would be a great opportunity for Airfix with their new design skills. Just keep it smooth and simple. Keith 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewolf Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 A 1/32 F35B would be most welcome! The RAM panels are not so obvious these days as they merge into the background in the overall paint scheme 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles81 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 https://images.defence.gov.au/assets/Home/Search?Query=20210622raaf8658961_0136.jpg&Type=Filename Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushande Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Quite frankly, that thread just shows again how boring and dull these stealth jets really are (except for the gorgeous Nighthawk). No raised panels, everything smooth, all grey .... from a modelling standbpoint ..... meeeeh 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David W Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 I think if you’re willing to take the time to mask and paint multiple shades of grey you end up with a busy looking model which detracts from the plain, clean shape of the aircraft. Always thought the late harrier Gr’s were more interesting in multiple shades of grey but that’s just my opinion. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertone139 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 On 7/2/2021 at 4:54 PM, alex said: On the other hand, two third of the hasegawa guided weapons set included... Alex "Impressive". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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