1/72 Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II Plastic Model

This model kit recreates the state-of-the-art F-35C Lightning II in easy to manage and display 1/72 scale. It inherits many of the detailed features first seen in our 1/48 scale release. Thanks to extensive research on the full-size subject, the C variant of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II model is poised to be the definitive model in 1/72 scale! About the F-35C The F-35C is a carrier-based variant designed for catapult-assisted take-off, barrier arrested recovery operations from aircraft carriers. Compared to the F-35A, the F-35C features larger wings with foldable wing tip sections, larger control surfaces for improved low-speed control, stronger landing gear for the stresses of carrier arrested landings, a twin-wheel nose gear, and a stronger tailhook for use with carrier arrestor cables. The larger wing area allows for decreased landing speed while increasing both range and payload.Features: The F-35C has larger wings and horizontal stabilizers than other F-35 variants for slower aircraft carrier landings. Choose one of the two assembly options: extended or folded wingtips. Molded parts to recreate the reinforced nose landing gear with dual tires and rigid main landing gear, and tires. Landing gear bay features realistic details such as ribs and pipes. Fine recreations of Radar Absorbent Material (RAM) are molded into fuselage surfaces. Realistic rendering of the lower fuselage gun pod. (The gun pod is not attached if using RCS enhancers.) 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 x2. 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.). Specifications: 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit Wingspan: 182mm Fuselage length: 218mm