1/72 scale F-35C Lightning II by Orange Model
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Compared to the F-35A, the F-35C carrier variant features larger wings with foldable wingtip sections, larger wing and tail 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.
The United States Navy intends to buy 480 F-35Cs to replace the F/A-18A, B, C, and D Hornets and complement the Super Hornet fleet... *
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arch-mVgCBo&feature=youtu.be
F-35C by Orange Model looks quite impressive out of the box. Brand new mouldings, first kit of this subject in 1/72nd scale.
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Model info: length: 218 mm, wingspan: 188 mm, number of parts: 130+
-Great interior cockpit details, detailed ejection seat with PE parts.
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-Beautiful surface with sharp recessed panel lines. Detailed and raised RAM surfaces (easy to mask or sand down If You like...)
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The kit offers an option for folding main wings, uniqe for navy F-35 aircrafts. This model has a very decently modeled air intake system, having a full intake ducting back to the engine. The exhausts are enhanced with photo-etched parts. Detailed weapon bay, external weapons pylons are included in the box. The AIM 9X and 120C missiles are excellent and they are both look accurate. Orange Model also provide the latest four-barrel external podded gun GAU-22/A. The wheel-wells and undercarriage are also nicely executed.
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-Kit also include USN Modern Carrier Deck Tractor in this first limited edition boxing and offers a number of useful details extra like tie-down chain.
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-The transparencies are excellent, clear and free from distortion. The canopy can be displayed open or closed.
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-Markings are supplied for three aircrafts:
CF-03 Test aircraft
CF-05 Test aircraft
F-35C VFA-101 "Grim Reapers"
The decal sheet is well printed with rich colours for VFA-101 version, they are high gloss and in good register.
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Orange Model has delivered a superb 1/72 scale kit of the F-35C Lightning.
Highly Recommended!
Thanks to Orange Model for the sample and special thanks to Lockheed Martin.
video:
http://youtu.be/arch-mVgCBo
* background information courtesy of Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_Martin_F-35_Lightning_II
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Compared to the F-35A, the F-35C carrier variant features larger wings with foldable wingtip sections, larger wing and tail 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.
The United States Navy intends to buy 480 F-35Cs to replace the F/A-18A, B, C, and D Hornets and complement the Super Hornet fleet... *
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arch-mVgCBo&feature=youtu.be
F-35C by Orange Model looks quite impressive out of the box. Brand new mouldings, first kit of this subject in 1/72nd scale.
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Model info: length: 218 mm, wingspan: 188 mm, number of parts: 130+
-Great interior cockpit details, detailed ejection seat with PE parts.
/gallery/albums/userpics/11177/012~4.jpg
-Beautiful surface with sharp recessed panel lines. Detailed and raised RAM surfaces (easy to mask or sand down If You like...)
/gallery/albums/userpics/11177/002~8.jpg
/gallery/albums/userpics/11177/003~9.jpg
/gallery/albums/userpics/11177/004~8.jpg
/gallery/albums/userpics/11177/005~6.jpg
The kit offers an option for folding main wings, uniqe for navy F-35 aircrafts. This model has a very decently modeled air intake system, having a full intake ducting back to the engine. The exhausts are enhanced with photo-etched parts. Detailed weapon bay, external weapons pylons are included in the box. The AIM 9X and 120C missiles are excellent and they are both look accurate. Orange Model also provide the latest four-barrel external podded gun GAU-22/A. The wheel-wells and undercarriage are also nicely executed.
/gallery/albums/userpics/11177/006~6.jpg
/gallery/albums/userpics/11177/007~4.jpg
/gallery/albums/userpics/11177/008~4.jpg
/gallery/albums/userpics/11177/009~4.jpg
/gallery/albums/userpics/11177/010~4.jpg
/gallery/albums/userpics/11177/011~4.jpg
-Kit also include USN Modern Carrier Deck Tractor in this first limited edition boxing and offers a number of useful details extra like tie-down chain.
/gallery/albums/userpics/11177/014~4.jpg
/gallery/albums/userpics/11177/015~4.jpg
-The transparencies are excellent, clear and free from distortion. The canopy can be displayed open or closed.
/gallery/albums/userpics/11177/017~3.jpg
-Markings are supplied for three aircrafts:
CF-03 Test aircraft
CF-05 Test aircraft
F-35C VFA-101 "Grim Reapers"
The decal sheet is well printed with rich colours for VFA-101 version, they are high gloss and in good register.
/gallery/albums/userpics/11177/016~3.jpg
/gallery/albums/userpics/11177/018~2.jpg
Orange Model has delivered a superb 1/72 scale kit of the F-35C Lightning.
Highly Recommended!
Thanks to Orange Model for the sample and special thanks to Lockheed Martin.
video:
http://youtu.be/arch-mVgCBo
* background information courtesy of Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_Martin_F-35_Lightning_II