Tamiya Plastic Model Kit
Tamiya F-35B Lightning II (1/48)
This 1/48 scale kit depicts the F-35B Lightning II, the short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) variant of the advanced fifth-generation stealth fighter. Developed under the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, the F-35B combines supersonic performance with exceptional versatility, allowing operations from aircraft carriers, amphibious assault ships, and short runways. In service with the U.S. Marine Corps, Royal Air Force, Italian Air Force/Navy, and planned for the Japan Air Self-Defence Force, the F-35B is set to remain a cornerstone of modern air power for decades to come.
- Build options for parked, short take-off, or vertical landing configurations
- Three ordnance setups: stealth mode, air-to-air, or beast mode
- Detailed lift fan and rotary engine duct nozzle with variable vane
- Accurately reproduced shorter weapon bays compared to the F-35A
- Choice of open or closed canopy, boarding ladder, and weapon bay doors
- Martin-Baker US16E ejection seat and pilot figure included
- Stand for vertical landing display
- Decals for seven marking options across three nations
- Includes AIM-9X, AIM-120C, GBU-12, and GBU-32 ordnance
- Masking stickers for precise canopy painting
An outstanding kit for modellers seeking a modern stealth aircraft with exceptional detail and multiple display possibilities.
