{"product_id":"1-48-lockhead-martin-f-35b-lightning-ii","title":"Tamiya 1\/48 Lockhead Martin F-35B Lightning II","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis model kit recreates the F-35 Lightning II variant, F-35B in our legendary 1\/48 Aircraft Series. Developed under the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program , the F-35 integrates multiple functions into its design and there are three types: the F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) aircraft, the F-35B short takeoff, vertical landing (STOVL), and the F-35C carrier takeoff and landing (CV). The F-35B was developed as a successor of the AV- 8B Harrier II. The F-35B is recognized as the aircraft which accomplished both supersonic flight and STOVL by the 3-bearing engine duct nozzle and lift fan, and following the F-35A, the F-35B deployment started in 2015. The first F-35B to see action was an aircraft belonging to the U.S. Marine Corps VMFA-211 “Wake Island Avengers” in Afghanistan, in September 2018. Not only the U.S. and the U.K. but also Italy employs the F-35B. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force also plans to launch a new fighter squadron with the F-35B from 2024 onward. As the F-35B can be operated from both aircraft carriers and airfields featuring short runways, many countries are considering its deployment, and the F-35B looks set to become a significant presence in the skies across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/48 scale plastic model assembly kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model can be put together in one of the following three ways; Parked, Short takeoff, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical landing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit can be assembled with one choice of three ordnance patterns – stealth mode, air-to-air mode, and beast mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lift fan depicted with ergonomic parts breakdown is integrated with nose landing gear bay. The inside fan shape is realistically rendered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe variable vane under lift fan can be depicted at different angles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShorter fuselage weapon bays compared to the F-35A are newly moulded and have detailed depictions of cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose parts according to the model type chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary engine duct nozzle angles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen or closed fuselage weapon bay doors, and half-open two inside weapon bay doors to capture vertical landing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp or down leading-edge, trailing edge flaperons and horizontal stabilizers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose landing gear and main landing gear can be chosen between with or without load, according to chosen assembly type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen or closed canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended or retracted boarding ladder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe engine nozzle is broken down into five separate pieces for detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMartin-Baker US16E ejection seat depicted in detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a stand which can be used when depicting vertical landing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with decals to depict 7 marking options from a total of three countries (United States Marine Corps, Royal Air Force, Italian Air Force \/ Navy).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes various kinds of ordnance: AIM-9X Sidewinder x2, AIM-120C AMRAAM x2, GBU-12 Paveway II x4, and GBU-32 JDAM x2 (which can be mounted to shorter weapon bays compared to the F-35A).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMasking stickers for the canopy and a pilot figure included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon parts to the F-35A kit (Item 61124):\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParts Tree A, B, C, E\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNEW Parts exclusive to the F-35 B kit (Item 61125):\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParts Tree Y, X, R, V, W, U, T, Q, P\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Tamiya \/ 1\/48 \/ Jet","offer_id":53187538649368,"sku":"Tam61125","price":1635.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0141\/5256\/4794\/files\/61125_1.jpg?v=1794217225","url":"https:\/\/swordandboard.co.za\/products\/1-48-lockhead-martin-f-35b-lightning-ii","provider":"Sword \u0026 Board Games and Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}