Tamiya 60793 - 1/72 Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II Scale Aircraft Kit  [60793]

Tamiya 60793 - 1/72 F-35B Lightning II detailed scale kit

The Tamiya 60793 model kit reproduces the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II at 1/72 scale, focusing on authentic surface detail and accurate shape. Based on research from the larger 1/48 development, this kit offers a reliable small-scale representation for display and collection.

Background on the F-35B design

The F-35B is the STOVL variant created under the Joint Strike Fighter programme, intended to replace the AV-8B Harrier II. It incorporates a lift fan and a 3-bearing swivel nozzle to enable short takeoffs and vertical landings, while retaining supersonic capability. Since entering service from 2015, it has been operated by units such as the United States Marine Corps and the Royal Air Force, valued for its ability to operate from carriers and short runways.

Included features and assembly options

The Tamiya 60793 kit includes comprehensive parts and options as follows:

• Scale: 1/72
• Wingspan: 148mm; Fuselage Length: 215mm
• Build options for landed or hovering display
• Angled door pieces to portray vertical landings
• Realistic weapon bay doors and interior detail
• Detailed integrated lift fan with variable vane
• Single-piece engine nozzle for profile accuracy
• Radar Absorbent Material (RAM) surface treatment details
• Clear canopy and EOTS fairing components
• AIM-9X and AIM-120C missile inclusions
• Y-shaped inlet duct for reduced radar signature
• Well-modelled cockpit and landing gear bays
• Martin-Baker US16E ejection seat represented
• RCS enhancer fittings for training config
• Pilot figure with helmet-mounted display included
• Stand for hovering display provided
• Five marking choices across three nations
• Masking stickers and a paint guide included