1/72 F35A kit issue

[rickshaw]

Just to muddy the waters another F-35 kit(s) announced this time Kittyhawk doing all 3 types in 1/72nd !!!

Bring 'em on.  I will buy the first B that hits the shelf. 

I want a C.

[PR19_Kit]

Cross-kit the long winged 'C' with the VTOL 'B' and make a 'D'.  

[kitnut617]

Cross-kit the long winged 'C' with the VTOL 'B' and make a 'D'.  

I sort of wondered why they never made the 'B' catobar capable with the associated nose gear.  It would seem to me a far easier way to get a heavily loaded aircraft off the deck if the ship didn't have a ski ramp, which none of the Marine carriers do ---

I was having a look at the plastic last night, nice and crisp mouldings as usual from Italeri.  Makes me wonder about all the protruding panel edges though --- I'll have to sand those all the way down to practically nothing when I make a start at it.

[Leading Observer]

Am I right in thinking the FAA should be getting the F-35B [eventually]? If that's the case I will probably try to get hold of the 1/72 Fujimi kit in due course.

[kitnut617]

Am I right in thinking the FAA should be getting the F-35B [eventually]? If that's the case I will probably try to get hold of the 1/72 Fujimi kit in due course.

Kittyhawk are releasing one too L.O. ---

[Thorvic]

Yeap as kitnut says hang fire on the F-35B for now as we had KittyHawk announce all three types in 1/72nd yesterday, and i wouldn't be surprised to see others announced at the toy fairs this year.

[Leading Observer]

Yeap as kitnut says hang fire on the F-35B for now as we had KittyHawk announce all three types in 1/72nd yesterday, and i wouldn't be surprised to see others announced at the toy fairs this year.

Thanks guys

[rickshaw]

Cross-kit the long winged 'C' with the VTOL 'B' and make a 'D'.  

Damn, was my thinking that obvious?   

I suppose you could also build the much needed two seated trainer "E" version? 

[sandiego89]

Am I right in thinking the FAA should be getting the F-35B [eventually]?

Yes, the FAA is scheduled to get the B.  Plan was first for the "B" V/STOL version, then the plan switched to the "C" carrier version for as bit, then went back to the "B".  Made designing the carriers tough.