Tamiya 1/48 F-35C Coming Soon

[RichB]

Pre-orders for the F-35C are starting to pop up. Expected release is Dec 2024-Jan 2025.

Cheers,
RichB

 

[moon puppy]

Looking forward to who builds it here first.

 

[paddy]

As a model, how does it differ from an A type ? are their specific ship board differences ? is it just folding wing ?

 

[Tojo72]

They just keep on coming !!!

 

[RichB]

As a model, how does it differ from an A type ? are their specific ship board differences ? is it just folding wing ?

It has a larger wing (8 ft greater span, 208 sq ft greater area), increased flight control area and internal fuel, folding wingtips, the probe and drogue air to air refueling system, a more robust landing gear for carrier operations, twin wheel nose gear with a catapult launch arm and the gun is in a bolt-on centreline pod (like the F-35B).

I forgot the beefed up arrestor hook too.

Cheers,
RichB

 

[Paulw]

It's a contender for my collection.

 

[Steve Ski]

I'm sure this is going to come with a hefty price, but at least it will be a great kit, knowing Tamiya.

 

[RichB]

Right now its listed at $70.40 at Squadron (US) and €81.45 at Der Sockelshop (Germany) for preorders.

Cheers,
RichB

 

[paddy]

Thanks RichB, Should be significantly noticeable along side the A/B version then.

 

[Greg Kimsey]

MSRP is $88 so that doesn't sound overly high. $70 is a great retail price.

 

[paddy]

It will be over priced here for sure but TBH i would think the market would be the US as no one else would need a catapult launched F35 and we have our own versions. I bought the B version as its RAF issue.

 

[Rhino]

I'm hoping for the US Navy F-35C in Tamiya's 1/72 Warbird Series. That would be outstanding!