F-35B LIGHTNING II (1/48 scale by KITTY HAWK)

F-35B in 1/48 scale from a Kittyhawk kit with added a little bit of scratch, etch and more :) to get the Flying and STOVL modes in 1 model.

The etched parts include the F-35B nozzle from Dream Model and plenty of remnants from photo etch sheets from other airplane models in 1/48. The scratched parts include wiring, plumbing, hinges for the moving and rotating parts, micro magnets and plenty of remnants from plastic parts from other airplane models in 1/48. The nozzle has 3 real "bearings" allowing it to swivel at any angle from 0 degrees to fully open for vertical landing.

The overall paint is around 5% transparent to reveal the high shine of a metal coating underneath. A different (matte) paint coating is used for the raised panel lines to make them darker or lighter according to the overall paint when viewed from a different angle. The decals are perfect and the chosen scheme is from VMFAT-501 training squadron. A few decals from other airplane models were added to create a more complete overlook of the real decal scheme of the squadron, mostly for the rear and bottom part of this F-35B model.

An abstract stand finishes the displaying of the model. The pylons are tall, flexible and changeable to display the model in different angles for in-Flight and steady hovering modes. The overall weight of the model with the stand is nearly 1 kg.

Find more:
- Insight into the opening/closing topic: https://youtu.be/bs8zy9vXd7s
- The build (in BG): http://model.airgroup2000.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=5424&start=120
- The "Flight mode" album: https://www.facebook.com/milan.mitev.7/media_set?set=a.1007195835983391.1073741840.100000789522018&type=3
- The "STOVL mode" album: https://www.facebook.com/milan.mitev.7/media_set?set=a.1007288912640750.1073741841.100000789522018&type=3&pnref=story

Thanks for the music by Mike Vekris - The Blues Side of Me