COMPLETED w/extra photos Academy 1/72 F-35A Lightning II

Toshi

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March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Thursday, August 25, 2016 7:35 PM

I've never seen a wheel assembly as such except on a model car, or a real car for that matter! LOL!

Toshi

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Toshi

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March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Thursday, August 25, 2016 5:04 PM

Cockpit progression.

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Toshi

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March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Thursday, August 25, 2016 5:01 PM

Dry fit of the fueselage.

Toshi

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Toshi

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March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Thursday, August 25, 2016 4:59 PM

My hand painting job looked like the work of a finger painting as my build progressed. So instead, here is a reincarnated Lightning II in gray. Sometimes, it's better to keep things simple.

Toshi

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Toshi

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March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Thursday, August 25, 2016 3:53 PM

I'm not sure right now. I'm still having problems painting the airframe and I'm not happy right now with the outcome. I think I'm going to just spray it one color. Thanks for stopping by!

Toshi

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Jim Barton

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February 2003

Posted by Jim Barton on Thursday, August 25, 2016 3:11 PM

Are you going to build a Luke AFB-based plane? The last airshow or two that they've had at Luke, they had an F-35 on display.

"Whaddya mean 'Who's flying the plane?!' Nobody's flying the plane!"

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Thursday, August 25, 2016 12:51 PM

modelcrazy

Oh goodie, the Toshi show. In today's episode, Toshi builds the F-35. I think I'll just sit down here and watch.

LOL! LOL! So as long as my show doesn't get canceled! LOL! Thank you so much for your support!

Toshi

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Toshi

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March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Thursday, August 25, 2016 12:50 PM

tempestjohnny

allan

I have this exact same kit. Was supposed to begin work on it this year, but put it off for later (beginning to sound like the real F-35, eh? lol).

Depends. How over budget are you?

LOL! I like that one too!

Toshi

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Toshi

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March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Thursday, August 25, 2016 12:49 PM

allan

Ahaha. Toshi builds the F-35. I have this exact same kit. Was supposed to begin work on it this year, but put it off for later (beginning to sound like the real F-35, eh? lol).

LOL! Very good one allan. Whats your thoughts on it? Do you think it's a good kit or just mediocre at best? Thank you in advance!

Toshi

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modelcrazy

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July 2014

Posted by modelcrazy on Thursday, August 25, 2016 10:23 AM

Oh goodie, the Toshi show. In today's episode, Toshi builds the F-35. I think I'll just sit down here and watch.

Steve

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tempestjohnny

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November 2003
From: Naples, FL

Posted by tempestjohnny on Thursday, August 25, 2016 10:18 AM

allan

I have this exact same kit. Was supposed to begin work on it this year, but put it off for later (beginning to sound like the real F-35, eh? lol).

Depends. How over budget are you? Propeller

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allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 11:43 PM

Ahaha. Toshi builds the F-35. I have this exact same kit. Was supposed to begin work on it this year, but put it off for later (beginning to sound like the real F-35, eh? lol).

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 4:52 PM

Here is what I've done thus far in regards to painting. I did this free hand old school way with a paint brush. It ain't perfect that's for sure. LOL! My hands aren't shaking today so I'm happy with the outcome. There's still much more to paint on top as well as the bottom half.

Toshi

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Toshi

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March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 4:46 PM

Bish

Toshi

Bish

Going to enjoy this. I still can't make up my mind which F-35 kit to get.

Which choices are they? Thank you in advance!

Toshi

There are also the Fujimi and hasegawa kits. I would normally be looking at the Hase kit, but that does not have open weapons bay and the wheel wells don't seem well detailed. I think it will boil down to how i wnat to display it. It will be nice when we get a 35B as i would like to do a British version.

Thank you for the reply, it's always great to see what other forum members interests are!

Toshi

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Bish

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December 2002
From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Posted by Bish on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 4:35 PM

Toshi

Bish

Going to enjoy this. I still can't make up my mind which F-35 kit to get.

Which choices are they? Thank you in advance!

Toshi

There are also the Fujimi and hasegawa kits. I would normally be looking at the Hase kit, but that does not have open weapons bay and the wheel wells don't seem well detailed. I think it will boil down to how i wnat to display it. It will be nice when we get a 35B as i would like to do a British version.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Toshi

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March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 2:10 PM

Gamera

Nice choice, this is going to be cool!

It's an interesting kit, it's made so you don't have to paint it. Although, I'll still paint this kit.

Toshi

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Toshi

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March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 2:09 PM

Bish

Going to enjoy this. I still can't make up my mind which F-35 kit to get.

Which choices are they? Thank you in advance!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Gamera

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November 2009
From: SW Virginia

Posted by Gamera on Monday, August 22, 2016 10:21 AM

Nice choice, this is going to be cool!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

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Bish

Member since
December 2002
From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Posted by Bish on Monday, August 22, 2016 5:29 AM

Going to enjoy this. I still can't make up my mind which F-35 kit to get.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

COMPLETED w/extra photos Academy 1/72 F-35A Lightning II

Posted by Toshi on Monday, August 22, 2016 3:59 AM

I always wanted to make this aircraft, so when I found this at Hobby Lobby, I was ecstatic. Here is my next project a Lightning II. I hope everyone enjoys watching this build as much as I'll enjoy building the F-35A!

Toshi