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This
is the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter by Italeri.
This is not a rehash of their older X-35 JSF kit, but a completely new
mold. Parts come on 3 sprues (2 grey and 1 clear). The clear sprue is
bagged separately, but is inserted into the larger bag holding the
remaining parts. All of the parts in my example were crisply and
completely molded in Italeri's grey plastic, albeit with a slightly pebbly
texture on the surface. A suite of weapons: 2 each AIM-120C AMRAAM
missiles and GBU-31 JDAM bombs is included, as is a nicely represented
F135 engine.
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Markings
for 3 USAF test jets are included, as are roundels for British, Italian,
Belgian and Netherlands aircraft. Decals are printed by Zanchetti
Buccinasco.
I've
included a shot of the older X-35 sprues for comparison.
You can buy this model kit and
thousands of other items directly from the Sprue
Brothers Models site. They
are famous for their prompt service.
Go
to this
link to
buy this item.
Mike Hazlewood
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