kifobefa Posted September 11 Posted September 11 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/NRnk6wb2uN28nbri/ 2 1 1
SharkOwl Posted September 11 Posted September 11 News out of Shizuoka ! It seems that Tamiya will release a 1/48 F-35C. Take a look here. https://www.facebook.com/groups/848474938507986/user/769818713 😎 SharkOwl 1
Homebee Posted September 11 Posted September 11 (edited) Thanks kifobefa Release expected in December 2024-January 2025 - ref. 61127 - 1/48 - Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II Quote New 1/48th kit coming soon from Tamiya: - ref. 61127 - Lockheed-Martin F-35C Lightning II Description: Tamiya is proud to have received overwhelmingly positive feedback for our F-35A and F-35B kits in our legendary 1/48 aircraft series and military aircraft collection. We hope our aircraft fans will be happy to welcome another variant of the F-35 Lightning II, the F-35C, to our 1/48 aircraft series! Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter developed under the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, successfully offering extremely low observability, network connectivity, and exemplary situational awareness. Developed to replace the Navy's F/A-18s, the F-35C is designed for use with catapult-assisted take-off but arrested recovery (CATOBAR) systems. Larger wings and horizontal stabilizers than other F-35 variants help it land more slowly on aircraft carriers, while its wingtips fold upward ninety degrees to allow for more deck space. The F-35C has a rear arresting hook that catches the arresting cables on the flight deck, slowing it and allowing for a landing in the confined space. Additionally, the F-35C's nose landing gear is connected to the catapult shuttle via its hook for catapult-assisted takeoffs. Along with the F-35A and F-35B, the F-35C will lead the way in air defense around the world for many years to come. Model Features: • 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. • The distinctive shape of the F-35C fuselage, which has larger wings and horizontal stabilizers than other F-35 variants for slower landings, is authentically reproduced. The model is assembled parked. • The fuselage parts are newly produced, excluding the canopy and weapons bay door parts. • Fine reproductions of radar-absorbent material (RAM) are molded into the fuselage surfaces. • Choose the parts to recreate: – Wingtips deployed or folded (parts can be swapped after assembly) – Fuel probe deployed or stowed on the right side of the nose – Arrester hook door open or closed – Canopy open or closed (parts can be swapped after assembly) – Weapons bay doors open or closed – Boarding ladder deployed or stowed • The leading edge and trailing edge control surfaces are depicted at the bottom. Parts for rendering the wheel chocks are also included. • Features realistic renderings of the pylons (dedicated F-35C design) under the wings and on the underside of the fuselage. • This kit also includes realistic renderings of the following sections: lower nose surface side details, Y-shaped air intakes, internal weapons bay details including wiring, cockpit and landing gear bays, engine nose cone (5-piece design), Martin-Baker US16E ejection seat, RCS (radar cross-section) boosters attached to the upper and lower sections (two of each, four total) during basic training exercises, but not in live action or more complex exercises. • Choose to assemble the model in stealth mode (no external ordinance), air-to-air mode (missiles only) or beast mode (full ordinance). • Includes various ammunition types: AIM-9X Sidewinder x2, AIM-120C AMRAAM x2, GBU-12 Paveway II x4 and GBU-31 JDAM x2. • Canopy masking stickers and a realistically recreated seated pilot figure with helmet-mounted display (HMD) are included. • Comes with decals to represent 6 marking options (4 from the US Navy and 2 from the US Marine Corps). V.P. Edited October 10 by Homebee 9 1
Karearea Posted September 11 Posted September 11 Ah, excellent! Desperately hoping for VX-9 markings out of the box but this will be a must-have regardless.
Rabbit Leader Posted September 11 Posted September 11 If history is anything to go by, we’ll probably get a 1/72 ‘C’ from Tamiya as well. I really like the ‘Hover’ optional parts they provide with the ‘B’ kit, so suspect the 1/72 ‘C’ option will mimic its larger 1/48 brother. Smart move all round I say Cheers.. Dave 2
Marlin Posted September 11 Posted September 11 Great news. I'll get at least one and I hope to see some special paint scheme celebrating the USN & USMC 250th Anniversary in 2025. https://www.homecoming250.org/ /Bosse
SprueMan Posted September 11 Posted September 11 Oh wow Oh dear oh dear. The idea of having an A,B and C standing next to each other is very, very tempting. 3
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 11 Posted September 11 Dang it … There goes a $100 bucks. Its the only version I truly like of the aircraft.
Ralph Posted September 11 Posted September 11 (edited) Having got the A and B for the previous two Christmases, it would be simply rude not to ask the bearded gentleman for this! Edited September 11 by Ralph 4
Rabbit Leader Posted September 11 Posted September 11 36 minutes ago, Ralph said: Having got the A and B for the previous two Christmases, it would be simply rude not to ask the bearded gentleman for this! My good wife usually buys me my Xmas gifts… I’d better not call her that! 6
Vex Posted September 13 Posted September 13 Finally some good food even though I don't do 1/48 anymore, we might see 1/72 in 2026 or better next year if we're lucky.
JFM148 Posted September 13 Posted September 13 What? Not bad comments on the overscale RAM Tape yet? 1 1
Homebee Posted September 17 Posted September 17 (edited) The box art - ref. 61127 - 1/48 - Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DABoPllPmd5/ V.P. Edited September 17 by Homebee 9 2
Stephen Posted September 20 Posted September 20 In the UK it's available for pre order from Jadlam. According to Tamiya UK and Hobbyco release in late November. 1
Emperor Zurg Posted September 23 Posted September 23 Any news on what decals are included more than 4 navy and 2 marine Corp?
Bozothenutter Posted September 23 Posted September 23 46 minutes ago, Emperor Zurg said: Any news on what decals are included more than 4 navy and 2 marine Corp? Aren't they the only usersof the -C?
Emperor Zurg Posted September 23 Posted September 23 9 minutes ago, Bozothenutter said: Aren't they the only usersof the -C? Yes but I'm on about squadrons they will have decals for
Rabbit Leader Posted September 23 Posted September 23 40 minutes ago, Emperor Zurg said: Yes but I'm on about squadrons they will have decals for Probably all the current active ones, there’s only 3-4 US Navy and a couple of Marine units as far as I know. Perhaps a slightly colourful service evaluation scheme if one ever existed, my ‘C’ knowledge is fairly limited at the moment. Cheers.. Dave
Stephen Posted September 23 Posted September 23 Furball Aero-Design have announced a 1/48 decals sheet with 17 markings options on it https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0zko7NqLZ4aXpiS5U2pN4Nkr3u5brPp4VZzr5BgVgxTUTbftdpV5SsYgWKjgfeZNul&id=100063612397906&sfnsn=scwspmo 1 1
kifobefa Posted September 24 Author Posted September 24 The model will be presented in Japan October 10-13. I guess we get pictures and info about the markings then. 1 1
Tomcat4Life Posted September 24 Posted September 24 Might be sooner... https://www.tamiyausa.com/blog/orange-con-2024-ipms-usa-regional-model-contest-and-vendor-fair-october-6/ 1
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