Tamiya 1/72 F-35C Lightning II # 60794

Following the releases of Items 61124 (1/48 F-35A), 60792 (1/72 F-35A), 61125 (1/48 F-35B), 60793 (1/72 F-35B) and 61127 (1/48 F-35C), we are proud to announce Item 60794 (1/72 F-35C) as a new addition to our F-35 Lightning II series!

Modellers can choose from deployed or folded wingtips. Although this is an F-35 like Item 60792, over 60% parts are newly designed for this kit.

Why not proceed with creating your own Joint Strike Fighter force in 1/48 and 1/72 scale?

About The Model

This is a 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit. Wingspan: 182mm, fuselage length: 218mm
The distinctive fuselage form of the F-35C – which has larger wings and horizontal stabilizers than other F-35 variants for slower aircraft carrier landings – is captured in style
Choose one of the two assembly options: extended or folded wingtips
There is plenty of detail showcased on the wing hinges
Features newly moulded parts to recreate the reinforced nose landing gear with dual tires and rigid main landing gear, and tyres
The newly moulded distinctive nose landing gear bay has realistic renderings of details such as ribs and pipes
Fine recreations of Radar Absorbent Material (RAM) are moulded into fuselage surfaces
Features a realistic rendering of the lower fuselage gun pod (the gun pod is not attached if using RCS enhancers)
This kit also features realistic renderings of the following sections:
- Y- shaped air intake duct for highly advanced stealth characteristics
- Cockpit and landing gear bays
- Martin-Baker US16E ejection seat
- Engine nozzle (1-piece)
- RCS (radar cross-section) enhancers affixed to top during basic training exercises, but not in live action or more complex exercises
Clear parts recreate canopy and Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) fairing under the nose
Includes parts to recreate AIM-9X Sidewinder x
Masking stickers for the canopy and a realistically recreated seated pilot figure with Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD) included
Comes with decals to depict 6 marking options (3 from United States Navy and 3 from United States Marine Corps)