Can't wait to build this for my son, a Cadet at the Air Force Academy. He recently spent an afternoon with F-35s and the crews. He always wanted to fly the F-15 not this because he likes the manual controls and not the automation but after his visit with the F-35s, now, after graduation, if all goes well, he really wants to fly the F-35 instead. All he could say was it's an incredible aircraft!
@davidsmithson9236
2 жыл бұрын
Best of luck to him.
@stuartjobling9360
2 жыл бұрын
⚡️⚡️🔥💪💪👌
@jimnunn9232
2 жыл бұрын
Tamiya showed this kit at the Orange County' IPMS OrangeCon couple of weeks ago. It is a stunning model and one of the largest Decal sets I have ever seen for a aircraft model.
@majorkriger
2 жыл бұрын
What a piece of kit, what a product!! Five years!! Fantastic! Thank You for makinh such a nice video, and Thanks to Tamiya for such great product!!
@mikejohnston4265
2 жыл бұрын
This is a stunning kit. Tamiya pulled out all the stops on this kit. I am an armor/figure modeler but I might try this kit.
@JALEO1970
2 жыл бұрын
That makes two of us!!
@50centswarlord
2 жыл бұрын
@@JALEO1970 plus 3
@Andy.Gledhill.Models.
2 жыл бұрын
Looks a cracking kit. Glad that Tamiya go into great detail with what colours to paint all the wiring.
@rszanger
2 жыл бұрын
It's a Tamiya kit so I know it's going to be an exceptional model kit.
@ralphford4302
2 жыл бұрын
so detailed that it reminds me more of a 1/32 rather than 1/48 - a must for the stash
@billyray94
2 жыл бұрын
Another Armor guy here.... And I'm going to give this kit a try. It looks like a good challenge. Thanks Andy!
@ntang4922
2 жыл бұрын
can't believe it's really there this early. You are amazing Andy!
@fabricedevos4273
2 жыл бұрын
This is the first review I see about this kit. This kit is a very big surprise! The quality looks really good, details are amazing. A lot a pieces, a lot of details, I’m fan! 😁 Thank you for sharing this. 👍🏻
@troypetty8141
2 жыл бұрын
This is the first kit to get the augmentor and exhaust cone correct (I work on the engines). The RAM is still disappointing being elevated as it is, but I will still get this kit. Also, damn that weapons bay is impressive!
@uwekonnigsstaddt524
2 жыл бұрын
That RAM has been a challenge for kit manufacturers for some of the comments I’ve read. Ditto on the weapons bay. You can barely make it out, but the tires have a small but correct “bulge” to simulate weight.
@troypetty8141
2 жыл бұрын
@@uwekonnigsstaddt524 The decals themselves would have been in scale.
@Subzero2151
2 жыл бұрын
Will you do a build Andy for the upcoming 35th scale British Comet tank ? and any news this week on your new upcoming project ?
@mlem567
2 жыл бұрын
Looking like a sweet kit. Cleaning the airbrush off...
@kg2995
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy your shop reminds of the late 80s and 90s hobby shops that no longer exist.
@KennethRrvik
2 жыл бұрын
Brake chute assy too for us norwegians. This is a must have. Thanks for posting this!
@randomnickify
2 жыл бұрын
So now you know how to make an AHHQ commercial for this kit. Just have one of the airbase boys land one of this things in front of your shop and then have him proceed inside to buy the kit, ask Tamyia, maybe they will cash in ;D
@michaelnaven213
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for my fantastic Sherman Andy! You put a lot of work into that kit and it shows.The F-35 is another must have kit but she will have to wait.
@davidchin350
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice unboxing and parts review Andy, you've generated enough interest for me to mentally add to my wish list.
@cameronfarrell9076
2 жыл бұрын
Gave you a view, a like and a comment for the algorithm simply because you used the correct term preview rather than review, this is the change I want to see in the community.
@alantoon5708
2 жыл бұрын
WOW!!!!! Tamiya again shows that they are the world leader in state of the art plastic..
@Tirpitz-lv2kt
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah the Netherlands decals
@chrisseals7787
2 жыл бұрын
Hopefully Tamiya will also release a B & C version of this kit. It looks absolutely fabulous.
@velladune1
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome kit! I can't wait! Also, I received my " Easy Eight " Sherman today. Man what a kit! It is huge. I was pulling sprue after sprue out of this box. Didn't think it was going to end. Well done Andy! Thanks for the bonus pin as well. Can't wait to get started. 👍
@loganski_2158
2 жыл бұрын
It’s a nice kit isn’t it, beautiful detail too
@APHILLWAROFRIGHTS
2 жыл бұрын
@@loganski_2158 they should make a 1/18 tiger next
@loganski_2158
2 жыл бұрын
@@APHILLWAROFRIGHTS yes a 1/16 tiger 1 would be sick
@garrburton3375
2 жыл бұрын
Matilda would be fab
@dennisgraham3087
Жыл бұрын
What brand and size on the Easy Eight ?
@fabricejuvin4960
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Andy ! I don't speak English (I'm French), but I watch your videos. It's so great!! I have ordered the Jeep Takom 1016 1/16 US WWII on your European site and will soon also order the 1/16 M4A3E8 Sherman "Easy Eight". i would venture to make one suggestion: produce the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle, WWII 1/16, . That would be really great Hoping this will be one of your future projects, I will continue to follow your very informative videos even if I don't understand all the words.
@ericb.davenport9762
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. Look forward to your build. As always, thank you.
@Kri2304
2 жыл бұрын
I had a chance to look at what's inside a week ago. I need to admit it's a great kit
@goodtips8973
2 жыл бұрын
no nieźle :) a gdzie kolega to widział jeśli można być dociekliwym :P
@Kri2304
2 жыл бұрын
@@goodtips8973 na lokalnej wystawie modelarskiej
@HeelCharlie3945
Жыл бұрын
Any Idea if Tamiya plans to release a B model? I love the F-35 but theres something about the Marine version when it's in vertical take off mode
@scarybaldguy
2 жыл бұрын
Preordered mine yesterday. I don't care much for the F-35 as it's supposed to be replacing my beloved F-16, but I can see how Tamiya wanted to carry on the Lightning theme (so are they gonna do a Ford F-150 next?).
@RobPearlman
2 жыл бұрын
I gotta get one! I hope you build this sample up on your channel sometime soon. Thanks for the sneak peek.
@spookyryder6482
2 жыл бұрын
I think this is the first F-35 kit in 1:48 that comes with decals for the RAM coating the other meng and italeri you have to take hours masking and painting
@KananNallainathan
2 жыл бұрын
great kit reveal Andy! many thanks! 👍🙂
@ian0921
2 жыл бұрын
Cool but as a Navy brat I need the F-35C variant. The A is the Air Force variant.
@haparcheledupwar
2 жыл бұрын
same
@비질란테-w7q
Жыл бұрын
There's an 1/72 academy c type version.
@bisukoMUSIC
Жыл бұрын
日本で作られているプラモデルの中でC型を生産しているメーカーはありません。私もC型がほしいです。
@scottharter1161
2 жыл бұрын
My father was stationed there from 1974 to 1976 when the F-15s were first deployed. I loved having them fly over regularly. I would love to see the F-35s as regularly.
@ぬこはちtripleR
Жыл бұрын
I have heard that this kit will be released at the end of the year here in Japan. I have more kits at hand than I have time to assemble, so I'm wondering if I should buy it.
@spinster4000
2 жыл бұрын
I was just looking for a 1/48 F-35 kit, this is beautiful timing. Pre ordering as we speak
@てるこ-h3y
2 жыл бұрын
海外でもタミヤのプラモデルが喜ばれてるの嬉しいです! with love from Japan💕💕
@jimboh1
Жыл бұрын
Nice review, thanks. Someday there will be Canadian livery decals on that sheet now too! ;)
@Murphy007
2 жыл бұрын
Preordered from Andy and can’t wait to get it.👍🏻👍🏻
@glenfisher728
2 жыл бұрын
Great review Andy of a fantastic looking kit .
@midnightmodeling1639
2 жыл бұрын
Great review Andy, I just preordered mine. Thanx for sharing.
@halohead318
2 жыл бұрын
If the decals are the usual thickness there would be no need to actually mold the RAM tape on the plastic 😜 No for real, this again looks like another 10 from Tamiya .The canopy alone let my jaw drop. Also cool they added norways chute box. I hope there will be B+C versions as well!
@Forestworkbench
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing the video! It was very helpful. Looking forward to the release.
@steves1112000
2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see one built...hint, hint...
@clydelourensz4077
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review Andy. How prominent are those RAM panels, say, in comparison to MENG’s offering? Been up close to the real a/c……they just seem too thick.
@seanconservativeburke
2 жыл бұрын
I ,have the trumpy 1/32 f-35 c and that's a great kit . Know tamiyas 1/48 looks great as well .
@ultimate_bohemian3867
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome kit! Really really amazing from the initial pictures I saw. A must-have, I must say. I think I'd forgo buying a new a/b in favor of this one.
@perrygarner785
Жыл бұрын
Should make a beautiful kit. Thanks for video.
@thomasbrown7420
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, very nice! Thank you Andy for posting this video and giving us all a look. Will you be building one for the channel? Also, it looks like I found my Christmas present to myself!
@johntreloar8203
2 жыл бұрын
Nice, no seam on the canopy, will be adding this kit to the stash...
@DKBarie
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Andy, I had an idea for an AHHQ 1:16 kit. How about a BMW/Zundapp motorcycle with sidecar including two figures, a metal barreled MG-34/42 and LOTS of stowage. Maybe even rubber tires?? And configure so it could be for either Afrika Corps or Wehrmacht. What say you?
@miguelenriquez5949
2 жыл бұрын
Just place my order Thank you very much Andy 🎉👍🏻
@BrodieD
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like an amazing kit. My favourite scheme would have to be the RAAF. Not just saying that because I'm an aussie. I wish Tamiya would move to colour instruction manuals
@danielroncaioli6882
Жыл бұрын
It’s pretty cool. I work for the manufacturer of the F-135 engine.
@jasonotoole1822
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! What an incredible kit! Tamiya once again giving us a near perfect model kit.
@MrCarrizojim
2 жыл бұрын
Nice kit, I will be buying. I build engines for this jet and I’m sad to see zero engine detail. The fan and augmentor covers in the kit are both inaccurate.
@sekabkilo22rangedog8
2 жыл бұрын
this kit appears to be the only on in 1/48 that accurately represents the radome and canopy shape. Italeri's 1/32 A model does as well, but none of the other kits in any scale seem to be able to capture that. I also like that it appears that Tamiya also includes one piece WBDs which, if modeling in LO mode will make the kit much easier and smoother.... i think i may get several of these ultimately
@michaelshort7297
2 жыл бұрын
Looks very nice! I hope they do an F-22 soon.
@pranavkhanvalkar8257
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Andy! Great review! Putting in a preorder right away! Just curious about one thing though. Is this the kit you had mentioned you would announce in the last Sherman shipping video or is there another 1/16 model coming soon?😜
@Salty_Balls
2 жыл бұрын
That molding technology though... Wow. They've really pushed PS injection molding far. Same for Bandai.
@uwekonnigsstaddt524
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. For what I understand, the tires have a slight bulge to simulate weight. Also, the RAM panels most likely will be the best replication of any of the kits made. I have Tamiya’s 1/48 scale F-4B. I have yet to build it. But every time I open the box, I’m amazed by the details of the parts. The clear parts mask sheet for what I understand is NOT precut; the modeler has to use a sharp knife and cut the outlines and then apply them to the clear parts. A similar approach to Tamiya’s 1/48 P-38
@randytaylor1258
2 жыл бұрын
That's true for all the masks Tamiya supplies. None of them are die-cut but I don t know why and they've never explained.
@kentbarnes1955
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe someone from Luke frequents your shop that would be able to give a "actual user" assessment of the accuracy of this kit. It all LOOKs very good. My only concern is so many of the current F-35s on the market (in any scale) have the areas for the RAM tape on the fuselage moulded "over" scale. Would love to hear from someone who could assess this kit for that issue.
@stannislas
2 жыл бұрын
wow, amazing kit, just wondering do we have any news over the release date?
@danielcarlson800
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like one HELL of a project. Should be a HOOT upon completion!!!!!
@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab
2 жыл бұрын
Great review and lovely looking kit Andy! My only concern is all that wiring / tubing in the bays will take ages to paint and hard to get just right all being moulded in like that.
@ian0921
2 жыл бұрын
The payload Bay of the f-35 is all white on the inside
@uwekonnigsstaddt524
2 жыл бұрын
Dry brushing…..dude…….dry brushing
@mattjohnson7369
2 жыл бұрын
By the way, it was named Lighning after the P-38 AND the British cold-war Lightning jet. Unfortuantely I already have the A version in that scale, won't be as good. Going to wait for a B or C, rather Tamiya did it though. Got your 1/16 Sherman tank and its glorious, thank you.
@lesthiele4921
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Andy, that is a great looking kit, Tamiya seem to be producing some great subjects, and this is no exception, so two words for you, 'Get Building' woud you be able to get a look through Luke AB? Best regards from Australia.
@iangarrett3308
2 жыл бұрын
And I thought Tamiya's 1/48 F-4B/N Phantom II was one of THE BEST 1/48 kits up to date. Now they give us an F-35A, will we see a NAVY and a U.S. MARINES version coming soon? I would love to see Tamiya do an accurate 1/48 F-22 Raptor.......... Please Tamiya, make it happen!!!!
@mikey6020
2 жыл бұрын
Tamiya will probably rebox the recent Italeri F-35B, which is a lovely kit(building it at the moment). Cheers 👍
@kgw800
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great kit
@gokhanersan8561
Жыл бұрын
I was going to wait for an F-22, but…my son saw the build video that showed how the parts fell together like Lego pieces. I think we’re going to have to build one together. Tamiya has raised the bar for buildability. Waiting for Bandai to respond with some equally buildable kits.
@thorneth7724
2 жыл бұрын
Looks great, will you build 1 and share the process with us?
@roberthomicz6552
2 жыл бұрын
there is the us navy and marine's version of the F 35 b and c version I like to see to build on the show too
@bouya924
2 жыл бұрын
This kit is going to be released December 17 in Japan. May be little bit early in U.S.
@reconranger1370
2 жыл бұрын
That's a great model Andy!!!
@loganski_2158
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome kit can’t wait for it’s release
@carlomarinelli4155
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice kit,
@martinjrgensen8234
2 жыл бұрын
Dear lord the decals. DANISH MARKINGS
@oxbi24
Жыл бұрын
Great review Andy , just resin and PE nozzle :)
@WT_FORCES
2 жыл бұрын
Will u make a video on building this kit
@pkabzik
Жыл бұрын
hello, Andy. is metal shaft for the weapons bay included? if not - where can I get it from? thank you
@modelmantstewart1292
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a very nice kit might have to get one
@lucasfromgreenland3980
2 жыл бұрын
Are you gonna make a build video of it
@alfredofernandez823
2 жыл бұрын
Uf, un par de meses instalando decals. Lindo modelo por cierto.
@JALEO1970
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful!!
@kalbs89
2 жыл бұрын
Nice kit!❤
@nikonboy07
2 жыл бұрын
Tamiya should bring it out in 1/32 scale, along with a super hornet and the F22😊
@TheSeanBampton
2 жыл бұрын
This is an amazing looking kit! So much detail, this is going to be a painters dream kit and I can't wait for someone to come up with a decal cutting file for Cricut!
@c123bthunderpig
2 жыл бұрын
It's amazing how much detail they are getting into the molding these days, must be classified :-) . You should see if the PX at the base would let ya sell some. Or the Officers and NCO clubs. Great looking plastic too, strong, good fittings. Do you sell on line, no good hobby shops where I live. Thanks for sharing.
@bobbygee2528
2 жыл бұрын
its a hobby shop channel mate 😇
@c123bthunderpig
2 жыл бұрын
@@bobbygee2528 thanks, I'm new to the channel and have been desperately trying to find a US source on all these new kits coming out. Got stung working out of China Have you worked with him before? All I need now is to safe my beer money I can afford these new generation scales.
@bobbygee2528
2 жыл бұрын
@@c123bthunderpig yes! you can trust Andy's hq webstore. They just moved in a much larger warehouse to handle the sheer volume of sales they now have.
@c123bthunderpig
2 жыл бұрын
@@bobbygee2528 thanks again, I just finished a preliminary look at the site, now I know I'm in trouble :-) It does look like he is passionate about serving the model community. Happy Building.
@melvinjohnson2074
2 жыл бұрын
Luv Tamiya!
@Warmagon
2 жыл бұрын
Based on the weapon bay detail, I can only assume that someone at Tamiya took people scratch building all the ribbing, tubes and wires for other models as a personal insult or professional challenge.
@davidpalmer4184
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Andy, is it just me or is the RAM layers on the outer fuselage too thick to scale, no offence to Tamiya but all the other brands seem to lay it on a bit thick in comparison to close up photo's of the real plane. Other than that the rest of the detail is jaw dropping.
@toddw6716
2 жыл бұрын
The detail on the upper rear fuselage looks way better than any other F-35. They don’t appear to have exaggerated the RAM panels that everyone else has. Thanks I will be ordering one. Was waiting to see if it was like the rest of the F-35’s which have been disappointing.
@burntbybrighteyes
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool kit! I wish they would’ve included a German decal version but I guess they don’t know yet how it’s gonna look exactly. 🤷♂️
@henryschmitt7577
2 жыл бұрын
YES!!!!!!!!!
@MASTOMOKUCRUSH
2 жыл бұрын
TAMIYA best molded
@p51dlm22
2 жыл бұрын
Ain't no molding seams on THOSE canopies!
@robertjensen1438
2 жыл бұрын
Just a comment for the algorithm
@peterwg725
Жыл бұрын
Can I order the F 35 from you? Send it to overseas? Thanks
@davidsmithson9236
2 жыл бұрын
WOW! Any rumors as to the retail price?
@kentbarnes1955
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry...just thought of a second issue to check. The color of the decals for the RAM Tape. Again almost all current kits (in all scales) have a color similar to the early years of the F-35. It's my understanding (and so it appears from looking at recent photos), the current RAM Tape is much closer in shade/hue to the Have Glass Grey that the overall airframe is painted in. I'll give is a miss now.
@mikewong7173
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Andy, would you happen to know if the B variant will be available from Tamiya?
@RWHobbies
2 жыл бұрын
No B, Italeri has a B and Tamiya worked in cooperation with them on that project.
@mikey6020
2 жыл бұрын
Tamiya will probably rebox the recent Italeri F-35B, which is a lovely kit(building it at the moment). Cheers 👍
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