SimPlai Posted October 7 Posted October 7 (edited) Pictures, decals and sprue F-35C Tamiya 1/48 https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/61127/index.html Among other things, I appreciate that Tamiya has included 4 AIM-9X and 4 pylons with rails, so that if you want to replace the folding wings from open to closed and vice versa, there will always be missiles (for those who decide to use them). Alternatively, AIM-9X and pylons with rails can be used, for example, on the F-35 Meng kit, which has pylons with the wrong rails. https://www.instagram.com/p/DAyezkNv4wn/?img_index=1 Start of simultaneous distribution worldwide from November 29, 2024 Edited October 7 by SimPlai edit photos 6 1 1 1
Rabbit Leader Posted October 7 Posted October 7 That just looks awesome! Thanks for posting the pics and I’m sure I’m not the only one here who can visualise all three of Tamiya’s F-35’s displayed together just like what’s shown above. Cheers.. Dave 1
71chally Posted October 7 Posted October 7 I'm not sure why, but this kit and the F-35C hold way more interest for me than the others, can't wait to get it. Might even venture down the FAA 'what if' route with it. 1
Sebastien Posted October 7 Posted October 7 Sprues, decals and a testbuild: https://www.themodellingnews.com/2024/10/sprues-decals-masks-add-to-tamiyas-test.html#more Cheers, S. 1 2
Karearea Posted October 8 Posted October 8 (edited) Great marking options! I'll wait and hope for VMFA-311 decals in the inevitable 1/72 release next year, then no doubt end up stacking the box on the Hobby 2000 A-4E box of the same unit and wistfully imagine building them both. Edited October 8 by Karearea
SimPlai Posted October 12 Posted October 12 (edited) More images. Tamiya source https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0tkY1VjLYgYXxM7pK7Je9YaGrRtmvkXP71jXS5vZTSTuepZgEcJYX6c7q6gztsSnql&id=100064243587303 Edited October 12 by SimPlai 1
Rabbit Leader Posted October 12 Posted October 12 I see Tamiya has released a new grey paint for this kit. Honestly, it’s hard to say from those artificially lit photographs, but it looks a little light to me. I’m sure better photos will appear in time to hopefully shoot down my assumptions, but the base kit looks absolutely stunning all built up with wings folded. Cheers.. Dave
PhantomBigStu Posted October 12 Posted October 12 58 minutes ago, Rabbit Leader said: I see Tamiya has released a new grey paint for this kit. Honestly, it’s hard to say from those artificially lit photographs, but it looks a little light to me. I’m sure better photos will appear in time to hopefully shoot down my assumptions, but the base kit looks absolutely stunning all built up with wings folded. Cheers.. Dave A touch lighter but not far off based off their chip, of course how the real paint looks is another matter
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 12 Posted October 12 (edited) I just noticed all three kits, the F-35A/B/C are all molded with internal guns ? Sadly that’s a wee bit of a goof up ? As of all the real aircraft only the F-35A and its derivatives (I & J) have internal guns. The B & C use the stealth gun pod. This is an excerpt from Wiki about the guns. “The F-35 is armed with a 25 mmGAU-22/A rotary cannon, a lighter four-barrel variant of the GAU-12/U Equalizer.[176]On the F-35A this is mounted internally near the left wing root with 182 rounds carried;[citation needed] the gun is more effective against ground targets than the 20 mm gun carried by other USAF fighters.[dubious – discuss][citation needed] In 2020, a USAF report noted "unacceptable" accuracy problems with the GAU-22/A on the F-35A. These were due to "misalignments" in the gun's mount, which was also susceptible to cracking.[177] These problems were resolved by 2024.[178] The F-35B and F-35C have no internal gun.” Edited October 12 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1
Rabbit Leader Posted October 12 Posted October 12 8 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Sadly that’s a wee bit of a goof up ? As of all the real aircraft only the F-35A and its derivatives (I & J) have internal guns. The B & C use the stealth gun pod. This is an excerpt from Wiki about the guns. Dennis, my F-35 knowledge is not that great, however I think the gun is mounted on the Left Hand Side (LHS) of the airframe. This is looking from the pilots viewpoint, so the opposite side to where you have shown above. The ‘A’ has a large bulge whilst the B & C models thankfully don’t. Cheers.. Dave. 1
Stefan Buysse Posted October 12 Posted October 12 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Sadly that’s a wee bit of a goof up ? As of all the real aircraft only the F-35A and its derivatives (I & J) have internal guns. The B & C use the stealth gun pod. This is an excerpt from Wiki about the guns. Hi, A quick check in my pictures revealed that that opening is there on the F-35B also. I have no idea if there is anything in there. Maybe they built them that way so that if any service changes their mind about having an internal gun, it could be built in without too much trouble? I have not yet seen an F-35C. Plus what Dave said about the bulge on the port side. Cheers, Stefan. Edited October 12 by Stefan Buysse new info 1 1
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 12 Posted October 12 34 minutes ago, Rabbit Leader said: Dennis, my F-35 knowledge is not that great, however I think the gun is mounted on the Left Hand Side (LHS) of the airframe. This is looking from the pilots viewpoint, so the opposite side to where you have shown above. The ‘A’ has a large bulge whilst the B & C models thankfully don’t. Cheers.. Dave. Hmm could be right ? Maybe the object is an electronic cooling vent for some internals ? I always thought the gun was on the right but am likely wrong. 27 minutes ago, Stefan Buysse said: Hi, A quick check in my pictures revealed that that opening is there on the F-35B also. I have no idea if there is anything in there. Maybe they built them that way so that if any service changes their mind about having an internal gun, it could be built in without too much trouble? I have not yet seen an F-35C. Plus what Dave said about the bulge on the port side. Cheers, Stefan. I believe you and Dave are probably correct, maybe thats a vent to cool internal electrics ?
hopkp Posted October 12 Posted October 12 45 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: I just noticed all three kits, the F-35A/B/C are all molded with internal guns ? Sadly that’s a wee bit of a goof up? As of all the real aircraft only the F-35A and its derivatives (I & J) have internal guns. The B & C use the stealth gun pod. I'm not much of an expert on the F-35, but the gun fitted to the A/I/J versions is actually on the opposite side to where you have indicated (i.e., on the port side), see here: https://www.twz.com/air/f-35as-beleaguered-25mm-cannon-is-finally-effective I've no idea what the opening on the starboard side is for..... 1
Rabbit Leader Posted October 12 Posted October 12 1 minute ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: I always thought the gun was on the right but am likely wrong. The Wiki grab you provided above mentioned the gun mounted near the Left wing root. I’m pretty sure Tamiya have got this right. 1
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 12 Posted October 12 3 minutes ago, Rabbit Leader said: The Wiki grab you provided above mentioned the gun mounted near the Left wing root. I’m pretty sure Tamiya have got this right. Well thats me being stupid, I didnt even catch that when I read it. 1
Rabbit Leader Posted October 12 Posted October 12 53 minutes ago, Stefan Buysse said: Just noticed this... looks as if the RAF's F-35 roundel location is not in the best spot! Took me a while to work out what nation this jet belonged too. Nice photo @Stefan Buysse Cheers.. Dave 1 1
Sundowner14 Posted October 13 Posted October 13 As I understand it, the intake in question is to cool the fuel system. F-35 uses fuel inside the aircraft to cool many aircraft systems, rather than dissipating heat through exhaust grills. 2 2
SimPlai Posted October 13 Posted October 13 (edited) 11 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: I just noticed all three kits, the F-35A/B/C are all molded with internal guns ? Sadly that’s a wee bit of a goof up ? As of all the real aircraft only the F-35A and its derivatives (I & J) have internal guns. The B & C use the stealth gun pod. This is an excerpt from Wiki about the guns. “The F-35 is armed with a 25 mmGAU-22/A rotary cannon, a lighter four-barrel variant of the GAU-12/U Equalizer.[176]On the F-35A this is mounted internally near the left wing root with 182 rounds carried;[citation needed] the gun is more effective against ground targets than the 20 mm gun carried by other USAF fighters.[dubious – discuss][citation needed] In 2020, a USAF report noted "unacceptable" accuracy problems with the GAU-22/A on the F-35A. These were due to "misalignments" in the gun's mount, which was also susceptible to cracking.[177] These problems were resolved by 2024.[178] The F-35B and F-35C have no internal gun.” The air intake you highlighted goes to the fuel/air heat exchanger and cools the fuel returning to the tanks. It is present on all three versions of the F-35. The only F-35 that has the internal cannon is the F-35A, which is located on the upper left side of the fuselage. Edited October 13 by SimPlai 1 2
SimPlai Posted October 13 Posted October 13 video with open and closed wingtip configuration. https://www.instagram.com/p/DBDCbNBSxDD/ 1
SharkOwl Posted October 14 Posted October 14 (edited) 21 hours ago, SimPlai said: video with open and closed wingtip configuration. https://www.instagram.com/p/DBDCbNBSxDD/ And the sprues photos of this F-35C confirm that each kit will have two sets of wing tips to permit what we saw on the video. 👍 A+ SharkOwl Edited October 14 by SharkOwl
DaveJL Posted October 14 Posted October 14 Looking forward to this one! Having viewed several at the Miramar air show a few weeks back, there’s something about the C that looks right! Maybe it’s the twin wheels on the front undercarriage
Sebastien Posted October 14 Posted October 14 8 minutes ago, SharkOwl said: And the sprues photos of this F-35C confirm that each kit will have two sets of wing tips to permit what we saw on the video. 👍 A+ SharkOwl There was quite a strong hint at that there: 1
TimvKampen Posted November 2 Posted November 2 On 07/10/2024 at 09:24, 71chally said: I'm not sure why, but this kit and the F-35C hold way more interest for me than the others, can't wait to get it. Might even venture down the FAA 'what if' route with it. For me as well. I think it has to do with the fact that the design looks more "complete" and "right" in proportion than the original A and B version. Also, range is much better and payload is higher. All in all, probably a better choice than the A.
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