I just finished the "A" model , and I can tell you , it's the best model of anything I have ever built in my 60 years of building !
@kalbs89Ай бұрын
"Wow" is an understatement. A winner for Tamiya.
@briansonnenfelt7125Ай бұрын
Patiently awaiting a Tamiya F-22 1/48...
@canuck64Ай бұрын
Japan is soooo advanced when it comes to model making/production. The details of this kit is insane!
@cx326413 күн бұрын
Andy lives in my dream
@soppdrakeАй бұрын
The weapons bay looks amazing. The fittings are very well moulded - it's as if the have somehow slide-moulded the details.
@RonaldWaymanАй бұрын
Thank you, Andy. Got it on order with your store.
@ChuckMahonАй бұрын
Two canopies - to display both open and closed positions - just like the F-35A model!
@Bloody1369Ай бұрын
I pre-ordered this from you a few days ago, and now... I am really excited about this kit. The details are amazing! I'm really glad they have the marking for a Miramar based squadron as my Dad was stationed there when it was Navy. I have the A&B models ready and waiting to be built at the same time. This is a great time period to be into this hobby!
@fishbarbeque8540Ай бұрын
I LOVE how you have kept the same video entro since the beginning!!!!!! When I hear 1:05 I know I'm in for some modeling nostalgia 😌☺
@troypetty8141Ай бұрын
I've been working on the engines for all 3 versions of the F-35 for numerous years, and Tamiyas the only one to get its looks correct.
@andyconway5610Ай бұрын
Are the “panel” details really that proud of the fuselage on the real bird? Looks exaggerated to me.
@montylc2001Ай бұрын
@@andyconway5610 They are. I work in the Fort Worth factory. The panel details are actually much thinner on the real thing.
@troypetty8141Ай бұрын
@@andyconway5610 It would have been better if it was just a decal. They are not elevated, but everyone does that for some reason.
@davidcole333Ай бұрын
Preorder for $70.40. Not a bad deal Andy, thanks!
@AzureVikingАй бұрын
incredible detail!
@BradsSuperEthicalАй бұрын
That is a sweet looking kit!
@roxysdad40Ай бұрын
A nice kit. The Vincennes was a cruiser. The Carl Vinson is an aircraft carrier.
@eclipsehorse869316 күн бұрын
hehehe would love to see them land a F35B on the Vincennes! :)
@robertskapik593Ай бұрын
Can’t wait!!!! Have two of them on pre-order…..BTW….The C model has a larger wing than the A and B….
@jerrydeanswanson79Ай бұрын
Hey...Hello from Wisconsin. And I love the F-35C. I fly it in MSFS. Haven't gotten it in plastic form yet...but I probably will. Thanks for the video. And in WI...there are F-35's flying around here all the time...I call them the Weekend Fly-boys...smiles.
@randyarellano6829Ай бұрын
Beautiful kit!
@ugot7545Ай бұрын
That looks awesome, thanks for the preview.
@tokyochannel2020Ай бұрын
I believe the reason for 2 canopies is if you see there were two frames, one in the open and one in the closed position, the frame and canopy are glued together but popped onto the model and allows you to switch between open amd closed without being locked into just one is my guess.
@THROTTLEPOWERАй бұрын
Great looking kit!! 👍👍
@mattphillips1264Ай бұрын
Hi Andy, I hope you're well. I have e watched your channel now for many years and thoroughly enjoy it. That said lately, the absence of an actual model being built which is a shame. Please can you start produce build videos again.
@gregsutton2400Ай бұрын
Thanks Andy, great video.
@DASCDUDEАй бұрын
Looking forward to making this one!
@davroshalfbeard8368Ай бұрын
It really suits the bigger wing definitely tempted with this one a month to clear the bench for it 😂 cheers for the early preview.
@vincentlussier8264Ай бұрын
Love the F35 but I've been hoping for them to do an F 15 Srike Eagle like the one in 1/32 ! And by the way, the reason for two smoked canopies is a choice between open or closed!
@montylc2001Ай бұрын
Great review, Andy. It has nice detail, especially in the weapons and gear bays....but it still does not come close to what's inside the real ones. I know...I work on them in the factory in Fort Worth. Of course Lockheed will only release so much info.
@calvingifford9442Ай бұрын
Probably won't be building that Kitty Hawk F-35C that I have in the stash!
@the-creech4790Ай бұрын
Must have!
@1337fliteАй бұрын
Are the two canopies so you can change the canopy from open to close after the kit is complete?
@f-4gww458Ай бұрын
Now, if Tamiya would finally release other versions of the F-4 Phantom
@truthhurts9241Ай бұрын
Tamiya weren't messing around with this one were they? To be honest, you got my full attention with that first sprue. I knew you were impressed just by the tone of your voice (me too.) Please tell us that you're going to make one, pretty please....
@WalterCarsonАй бұрын
Yeah I just handed in all my pre-orders today in and this is part of my collection thanks for having pre-orders. So any word on when the Yamato is coming in and why no pre-order for that thanks Walter?
@oldreliable60Ай бұрын
Anyone else think the nose of that plane resembles a Kookaburra. 🤔
@yyyfffff33333Ай бұрын
Wonder how many of Andy's viewers know what a kookaburra is .
@MartinSparks-ef9grАй бұрын
I see a Seagull , right colours too . M
@PomyPieАй бұрын
Makes me miss the fatter one from the X-35 tbh
@sheriffjbunnell2392Ай бұрын
Not until now. Now I can't not see it lol
@robertgraham1511Ай бұрын
How are things going with your new location going? I hope all is going very well.
@cx3264Күн бұрын
Consider to build one Andy?
@johnfahey7587Ай бұрын
WOWEE WOW WOW! 😂
@ZweispeerАй бұрын
I genuinely appreciate the quality of Tamiya’s tooling for the F-35 family-there’s no doubt it’s a straightforward, hassle-free build with impressive results. But to be honest, the F-35 itself, especially with its limited, almost monotonous paint schemes, has to be one of the dullest aircraft visually right now. As much as I admire the engineering behind it, it just doesn’t have the visual appeal that makes other models exciting to build and display.
@roberthenderson2580Ай бұрын
One of the canopies is clear, the other a goldish color.
@johngimmellie7576Ай бұрын
Amazing, how do I order
@awhisperinthewind4253Ай бұрын
missing your builds James
@rszangerАй бұрын
Tamiya always manufacturers the best plastic models. Can't beat Tamiya's quality, ingenuity, and detailed but not. Cluttered as many Chinese model makers, the parts fit like Lego blocks. Did i mention Tamiya has the best manuals too. So, will this model be released in early December?
@rohampasha9667Ай бұрын
nah theyre way overrated and priced Everyone from meng to border are releasing kits with metal barels and 3d printed parts while Tamiya can't even bother to ditch woefully outdated vinyl tracks for their /35 lineup
@marcellmolnar8228Ай бұрын
BUILD IT
@soonermodels1173Ай бұрын
One canopy is tinted
@randomnickifyАй бұрын
Both are tinted, you simply can make them in open and closed position and swap at any moment.
@@robertjensen1438 just a don't bother , for the algorithm.
@johanmolendijk9811Ай бұрын
I built a Meng 1/48 F-48 a couple of years back and I still have PTSD from taping off all the recessed areas. I really hope some aftermarket company steps up and makes a masking set for the C-version.
@LUC66631Ай бұрын
How much wil this joker cost ? £ 160 ? 😂😂🤣🤣👎👎👎👎
@Bloody1369Ай бұрын
As Andy stated list price is $88 USD which I believe is about £68. But pre-order is $70 USD or about £54.