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)