Thanks for the review! I was sceptical, but now I will get it. One thing regarding the font size- this is not the fault of Cartograf, but from the supplier of the decal design. In this case most probably Italeri, if they didn't outsource the design.
I can only hope somebody brings out a decal set for all the RAM-tape markings, as there is no way I would have the patience to mask and paint all that…
IIRC the F-35B can't carry 2000lb bombs because the weapons bay size and overweight problems from the design. So the one in the kit 'should' have been a GBU-32 and not a GBU-31, but as you said it doesn't like either anyways.
@@flyingleathernecksdecals3491 Mind some added questions? Is the LAU-151 universal or does the ASRAAM have it's own, proprietary, launcher? Can Meteor be fitted to the door stations? Does anyone do Paveway IV? Did they finally qualify the BRU-61 in the bays or is there still a plumbing/clearance issue? The GBU-53 is a couple inches shorter... Any chance of you doing a ~45` angled nozzle to make the jet look correct for a STO? How about a pilot with the correct helmet? Does the Red Fox Kittyhawk decal set fit with this kit's cockpit? Thanks for the review.
@@xyz-hj6ul I have no idea as I'm not that familiar with the LAU-151. I have no knowledge of the Meteor and do not know. Paveway IV, not that I'm aware of. BRU-61 is not a Marine Corps item, so I don't know. Yes, we will be looking at doing a correct nozzle in the VSTOL position. I'll leave pilots to Norbert over at Reedoak. I don't use 3D cockpit sets from Red Fox/Quinta, so I can't answer that question either.
No. The panel lines are too thick and the raised tape is a deal breaker for me. Sorry. Italeri need to step up it's game if they want to compete in the real world. The quality of there kits are just crap. I just throw them away after trying to assemble them only to find out they are sub par at best. I stopped buying there kits a long time ago. But, great review and thank you.
Well, you're certainly entitled to your opinion, but I simply do not feel the same way. It's a great kit and much better than Italeri's previous releases.
@@weablewabble There isn't anything to compare. Two completely different companies with two different variants of the same aircraft. Tamiya having a new kit isn't going to change the fact Italeri has a nice kit of the F-35B. Honestly, there is literally nothing that will change my opinion of Italeri's kit.
