joboz2 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 Looking for a VMFA 314 Decal set for my 1/48 scale F35 C Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 (edited) Italeri has released a new F-35C in 1/72, and when I asked they indirectly confirmed they would upscale it to 1/48. So there are new F-35C's coming. I wouldn't be surprised if Tamiya follows not far behind Italeri? Edited July 28 by Niels Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 1 hour ago, Niels said: Italeri has released a new F-35C in 1/72, and when I asked they indirectly confirmed they would upscale it to 1/48. So there are new F-35C's coming. I wouldn't be surprised if Tamiya follows not far behind Italeri? I asked the Tamiya representative at Nationals and he said he thought they'd be releasing one in the future. Time will tell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon Krol Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 (edited) I have the KH F-35C. The raised RAM tape is very pronounced. I build almost exclusively USN subjects and like them all "buttoned up". The weapons doors are designed on this kit to be displayed open. They do not fit very well if you want to close them up. Same for the tailhook doors. It also is missing the APU exhaust on the upper rear fuselage. Other than those issues the kit is ok, not great, just ok. The Italeri lit will certainly be an improvement when it is released. The Tamiya kit will blow them all away. I believe Tamiya will kit the F-35C at some point. They will own the F-35 family if the do. If anyone wants a KH F-35C, I'll sell it $10.00 plus shipping. PM me if interested and I will describe the condition of the kit. Edited July 28 by Jon Krol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 6 hours ago, Niels said: Italeri has released a new F-35C in 1/72, and when I asked they indirectly confirmed they would upscale it to 1/48. So there are new F-35C's coming. I wouldn't be surprised if Tamiya follows not far behind Italeri? https://www.scalemates.com/kits/italeri-2833-f-35c-lightning-ii--1526932 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Roof Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 7 hours ago, Niels said: Italeri has released a new F-35C in 1/72, and when I asked they indirectly confirmed they would upscale it to 1/48. So there are new F-35C's coming. I wouldn't be surprised if Tamiya follows not far behind Italeri? If I'm not mistaken, Italeri announced the 1/48 kit last year on their Facebook page. I'm holding off on my second F-35 sheet for it to arrive. Should Tamiya release the C, the sheet I draw will work for it as well, as the markings don't fit a specific shape on the jet. All of the F-35B markings on the sheet will be sized to fit the Tamiya kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 One can always count on you @Dave Roof 🤩👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 The Navy is SO SLOW getting C squadrons. I get that the Marines are flying F-18's that are falling apart, but some of those Super Hornets aren't spring chickens either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Hobbyboss and Italeri both are releasing kits this year. My guess would be that the HB kit is a downsized version of the Trump kit. Hopefully Italeri's kit will be nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 On 7/29/2024 at 3:55 PM, Darren Roberts said: The Navy is SO SLOW getting C squadrons. I get that the Marines are flying F-18's that are falling apart, but some of those Super Hornets aren't spring chickens either. I think there are 3 things that causes this: 1) The Navy don't appear to be all that thrilled about the F-35C. Sorta F-111 dejavu 😉 Might be wrong though.... 2) The C is the "last developed" of the 3 types, meaning it has taken longer to get it to where it needs to be 3) it takes time before the carriers are modified to accept the F-35C's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fasteagle12 Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Whichever decal maker produces the 1st accurate F-35C decal sheet with all 5 of the active Squadrons should rack up on the orders. I know I'd be in line. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper730 Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 On 7/28/2024 at 5:44 AM, Da SWO said: I asked the Tamiya representative at Nationals and he said he thought they'd be releasing one in the future. Time will tell. I asked George(Tamiya Rep) at last years Nat's about the F-35C and got the same response. One thing for sure Tamiya keeps their releases top secret. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scoobs Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 On a bright note, Italeri just dropped a F-35 Chuck variant in 1/72 scale - wrong scale of course but seems tracking with their trend of releasing in the various JSF variants in 1/72 followed up by a larger (and more expensive) 1/48 variant: ITALERI - F-35C Lightning II ''CATOBAR version'' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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