1/48 Kitty Hawk F-35B Build Log - Pt. 3

Part 3 of the 1/48 Kitty Hawk F-35B Build Log is a short but important episode detailing how to close out the after end of the fuselage and detail the nutating engine exhaust.
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[@chrishuffman6734]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, your hard work and determination inspires me. I have never thrown away a model or just put it away never to finish. I’ve thought about it a time or two but part of the challenge in modeling is overcoming obstacles to build a kit you’re proud of.

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks! You are a better man than me. I have thrown away plenty and certainly have my share of "shelf of doom" projects. Your determination and perseverance is certainly inspiring.

[@davidparker2259]

Crazy scratchbuilding there. And crazy that they made the kit with all of those issues.

[@FlyingSModels]

Yep, not a great kit but certainly buildable. Just needs a little extra attention here and there. Hopefully saw my comments on the other post about contacting me through the website. Appreciate it!

[@kcox3090]

Most encouraging to see your way of overcoming the fit problems. My first build was similar, buying the kit when first released, with very little reference material available, such as the plumbing department on the swivel exhaust. ! I have my second kit arriving soon and your material will be of an immense help. Cheers and thank you. RedRoo.

[@FlyingSModels]

Glad it might help. The kit does fight back a bit here and there. Good luck on your second one. My first one stalled out. I do need to get back going on it sometime in the future. Appreciate you taking the time to provide the feedback. Cheers!

[@wmjmsdavidson474]

Yes...........When part 4??????? I need confirmation the outboard pylons and the Lug to Lug wing locators are the pits! I'm at wits end over this thing. Great solution for closing the closets at the tail. Who woulda guessed? Also seems the AIM's are to long? I'm not even gonna attempt the weapons bays. I think you will hafta do 4, 5, 6, 7, to cover all the bad fits! Cheers from Oz.

[@FlyingSModels]

I could barely make it to part 3 so I'm not seeing the future parts anytime soon. Too many projects, so little time. Hopefully you can pick up the torch from me. The kit is a lot of work for sure. Good luck!

[@dsrduff]

Amazing, thanks for posting, especially the links. Cheers.

[@FlyingSModels]

Sure thing, Dave. Thanks for the feedback!

[@mirrorblue100]

Wow - that is really looking sharp. Thanks for posting.

[@FlyingSModels]

Thank you for the feedback. Slowly coming together.

[@totalhobby1]

Great info on the rear section lack of details

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks! Really surprised me that Kitty Hawk would have you just leave this completely wide open...ridiculous!

[@Smk_spotting]

Amazing! Extremely talented!

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks. Appreciate that!

[@Smk_spotting]

FlyingSModels your welcome. I love the f 35 and already you’ve nailed it!! Can’t wait to see the finished product. Well done 👍

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks for the confidence. Hopefully all the bad stuff is behind me now.

[@mattsoutherden]

@@FlyingSModels Did you get any further with this kit?

[@FlyingSModels]

Not yet. Hopefully sometime in the not so distant future.

[@normanlong2191]

Very nice work !

[@FlyingSModels]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@robertjensen1438]

Just a comment for the algorithm

[@FlyingSModels]

Appreciate it!

[@stacyobrien1729]

Now that looks more like it should nicely done thanks for sharing all of your problems with it and how you solved them.

[@FlyingSModels]

Still a tough road ahead but I'll get there. I appreciate the feedback. Too bad Kitty Hawk took a bunch of shortcuts with this one.

[@brianc1701]

Outstanding scratch building! Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing your techniques and progress with us.

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks, Brian. Appreciate the good words. Definitely need the encouragement to continue on with this beast ;)

[@morrissj1]

When are you going to release part 4. Your build so far has really fired my enthusiasm to restart my F35B build

[@FlyingSModels]

I stalled out on this one for sure. I need to get going again but so many other projects have come on to the table. Hopefully in the not so distant future.

[@capnron65]

@@FlyingSModels Yeah, I think your channel would really take off if you could put some complete build series together. You do great work, pick interesting subjects, and you have a great voice for these videos.

[@fredtedstedman]

@@FlyingSModels 1 thing at a time , then you don't leave your fans hanging !

[@stephensmodels]

Hello 👋 I'm trying to build this same kit & finding it almost impossible. I started to follow your build, but at this stage the videos stopped appearing which has totally put me off now as it's been 3 YEARS! You can't just stop a build like that & forget about it. I've now got to go find another video that shows ALL the build.😢

[@lesthiele4921]

Great looking build, you would think all these modern kits would come with the parts needed to complete the kit, I'm really enjoying your channel, kepp safe and wel in these troubled times.

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks! I appreciate the comments and you are completely right, you'd think that some of these "misses" would not exist in these modern, computer generated designs. Appreciate the well wishes and hope the same for you.

[@midnightmodeling1639]

Amazing work, I have that same kit and I keep pushing it to the back of the shelf for something else. Maybe it's time to get to it. Thanks for the great tips for building this kit.

[@FlyingSModels]

Sure thing. I hope that the tips help. Much more to do to make it look respectable :)

[@bubbapipe]

Whoo...just found your channel....looks like a good one!

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks for the good feedback, Ed!!

[@sukasarapanpagi2900]

Wait part 2

[@FlyingSModels]

Getting there slowly!

[@thepresident1971]

Wow 👌🏼

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks! Always good to get the approval of "the president"..haha

[@septiccalling8341]

Very tidy result on the engine, a tad better than it could have been moulded. It would have been nice if they’d tried though and you have to wonder why they left it wide open at the back. Sing hallelujah for plastic sheet, CA and dental resin!

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks. Wish they would have at least tried to mold that area but they probably just wanted modelers to have to hone their skills 😆

[@RogueStatusFishing]

Did you ever end up finishing this model ? Would love to see a continuation

[@FlyingSModels]

I stalled out on it, and making more videos unfortunately. Life got really busy but I do need to get back to it. Thanks for the feedback.

[@RogueStatusFishing]

@FlyingSModels I totally understand. I've heard these kittyhawk models can be extremely frustrating at times. Some are perfect, and others are just nightmares. Hope you the best on your new projects ill be staying tuned !

[@Shiddy123]

Great videos so far,keep up the good work.Are you doing anymore videos?

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks for the kind words. Still doing videos but the day job has had me covered up. Working on a new one now but more of a review of a scratchbuilding effort for master patterns for an upcoming full kit release.

[@ScaleMods_]

The exhaust looks amazing! Just wondering what primer you used on it? I'm having some real trouble with the Vallejo primer I have, it seems to peel at the slightest scratch.

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks for the kudos on the exhaust. As far as the primer, I actually just used some Model Master stuff out of a rattle can since I ran out of my Tamiya primer.

[@larryle8191]

I think besides the exhaust and bomb bay need to be aftermarket upgraded parts, what else majority do you suggest for this kit?

[@FlyingSModels]

Those upgrades would about cover it. Only other one that would really help would be the after closeout for around the engine exhaust.

[@davidcox1604]

Didn’t you finish this kit? I can’t find part 4!

[@FlyingSModels]

Unfortunately, the project stalled after part 3 as I had other builds that had to be done. Maybe one of these days I'll pick back up on it. Sorry about that and thanks for checking in on it.

[@brianc1701]

Just wondering if you have any experience using super glue and microbaloons as a filler instead of dental resin. In my mind, the microbaloons would be much easier to source and cheaper. Any thoughts?

[@FlyingSModels]

I have not tried it but I have heard from other that have and didn't have good results. I guess one of these days I'll have to experiment for myself. I bought 2 pounds of resin powder years ago so I really never had the need to try to Microbaloon option.

[@pwigzell]

Does this series end at episode 3?

[@FlyingSModels]

Unfortunately, still haven't gotten around to continuing the build to create the next episode(s). Need to do that ;)

[@pwigzell]

@@FlyingSModels I'll await your next video. Just purchased the kit, so good to have a build to follow :D

[@BlackSheepModelworks]

The KH F35B was a real bad kit. I have the first version of the kit and it is bad and inacurate. Most of their kits were really bad. Iy's no wonder they went out of business!

[@FlyingSModels]

It's not a great kit, that's for sure. The are definitely not up to the standards that most modelers expect today.