TAMIYA 1/48 F-35A [Full Build] 

I'm reminded that when I do the details like this - I'm only doing it for myself and 99% of the people won't even noticed how much effort went into it :D

I’m not a modeller…….but worked on aircraft all my life. That is superb work.

Plasmo, Scale-A-Ton, A4 Garage & ModelBox, best scale modelers on RU-vid!!

i got low key anxiety watching you do the waterslide decals you're a legend

You're a brave man for using those decals. Nicely done!

Those decals looked like a nightmare. I’m glad Im building the RAAF version & won’t need most of them. Sensational work looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻🙃🙃

One of the cleanest builds of these model I've seen so far.

those weapons bays are just brilliant

Those decal markings are completely over the top... you should replicate the RAF version...much more dignified

I had a few model cars and planes when I was in middle and high school but I sort of got out of it after I graduated high school. You're almost making me want to pick it back up again

This level of detail is incredible! Absolutely stunning!

That is an absurd amount of decals. I have this kit and I think it will stay in the box after seeing this.

amazing job ,well done. I can't wait to get my hands on one of these

Geeze, that's a nice model of the Panther. The only thing I'd change is that the EOTs sensor windows are a particular greenish, amber color? Those are quarts windows, and so they do change the light passing through them wierdly. The canopy is like the F-22s. It's got some magic in it for stealth purposes as well, and while it's not golden, it does have a darker shade. A pilot mentioned that the 'panel lines' are the same color. I can confirm they are, I literally work in these things every day , but those panel lines get their differences because of the type of material they are. They're more 'matte' in their reflective properties while the finish on the skins directly is less 'matte', but not very glossy. There's a high scatter with the RAM coatings, so you don't see reflections in it. It's very dull. The panel lines are simply MORE dull. I try to explain it because there may be a way to replicate it via modeling paint mixtures. It's not a color difference. It's a texture difference (basically) and perhaps this may help stir the imagination as to what paint and finishes maybe be used in experiments later.

I work on this jet and I’m surprised on how detailed the model is i recognize many parts on the inside of the weapons bay and even the outline of all majority of the panels on the outside

I should have done mine stealth/gear-up. But nooo, I had to do gear down, beast mode. So. Many. Tiny. Details. 49.5 hours. -_- Great job man, this is gorgeous.

Awesome, who would have thought so much detail work would be necessary for a sleek modern jet!

Holy shit that Tamiya mold for the weapons bay is beautiful. Not to mention your work too! Amazing kit, and amazing build up my friend.

Outstanding! Can’t wait to build mine.

Awesome work! It makes so happy to see so much care into my favorite Fighter Jet!

Love there is a pilot figure included and you built it wheels up...like it's flying. I do the same then hang them from the ceiling. Only prop driven planes do I most of the time build sitting on the ground. Wish there was a realistic clearish spinning prop disk for prop types. I'd build them wheels up too!

Omg what did I get myself into awesome job

Absolutely wonderful

Great job. Fortunately you don't need all those RAM decals for new F-35s. It's the same colour as the fuselage.

Stunning level of workmanship well done, you have way more patience than me.

you make it look easy

Here is an idea for a kit bash in the future ....... F35 with the F14 ..... think of the cartoon "Swat Kats" from back in the day and their "Turbo Cat" jet they flown in the series.

That is a obsolutly fantastic build, it must have been very 'scary' doing all those decals, best regards from Australia.

Really good detail and work. Can you tell me what paints you used to paint the outside of the aircraft, the engine and the cockpit? Thank you!

Amazing work!!!

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Looks great. Hate to ruin your day but, the aircraft isnt painted different colors. It just looks that way with how the light reflects off the various panels. Its due to the type of material its coated with and how it reflects the light.

I would like to have your talent and hands too, my hans...buld is perfect and video is profi...I love your intro...my shorts are so stupid in front of your creativity🥹...excelent..thank U for super video🤟🏻

Beautiful 👍

Great model and for what it costs it better be.

Looks cool

Well done! 👍✈️🇳🇿

Awesome job! This looks like an amazing kit and you really made it pop. You have inspired me to go buy one! Thanks for sharing!

I just got this for my birthday and I don’t know about the water slide decals man

Great work. Would much prefer to hear you talk about the process and techniques applied than the music... even if your English isn't the best ;-)

Superb Build!

真實的戰機顏色遇到陽光會變色，這是模型做不出來的！

Great video MODELBOX and very helpful. I'm a little confused by the kit instructions regards the canopy detonation cord decals. Did you apply them on the inside or the outside of the canopy please?

Nice build only thing is sooo many people get the color wrong. All the panel lines are literally the same color and the stealth gray. Minus a couple here or there. The only reason it looks different is the angle and lighting. Coming from an F-35A driver…

Wow that's a lot of decals, I like the wheels up, did you have to modify anything to build it like that?, great video loved the whole process from start to finish.

amazing, however.. is there a mask to paint the light gray details? thise stickers would drive me mad and i wouild never finish such a project

Looks amazing! Because of this video Iam going to start miniature planes aswell! What kind of airbrush model do you use?

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Yo the pilot’s got Timbs on

How can make true scale model of f35 ? Mr.Tamiya factory....😮

Great build. Very inspiring. What type of paint booth do you use for airbrushing?

Incredible details :D I love it! Though I would like to ask why do you use the color decals instead of just painting them? btw... What's the music starting at 9:50?

Honestly I dont know why instead of masking sheet for different grey shade, tamiya put it on decal sheet. Big disappointment here. It would be much more friendly for modelers and basically all was prepared, if you think that they have to measure it for decals.

It seems to me that it may be difficult to remove parts temporarily fixed on white glue. Or not?..

Not to be prude .... is it me or did the paint look a bit "too wet" when applied like not enough air threw the gun??

My toxic trait is thinking I could do this as well as he can

This is masterpiece! Will you make a F-22 someday? Really hope to see it🤩

So many decals. That must have got tedious.

What kind of "surfacer" did you use here? Thanks!

Are you still making videos?

What colour you use on the body

Can the lacquer paint be painted using a small brush instead like for the nose parts? Or do you have any alternatives for people who don't have spray gun?

Awesome What's the wash used around 29:00?

Why taking masking off so early ? Lower radar. Isnt more shiny without paint ?

can you tell me what color you used for the plane?

This is no reflection on you, as your work is masterful. But a lot of the raised detail on that kit looks massively overscale to me. I've seen the real plane both in person and in numerous photos/videos, and they simply do not look like that. It's surprising, coming from Tamiya.

May I ask what each colour you use on this F-35? I want to try to build this model kit as my very first military model kit since that I never build and paint before.

How did you glue on the landing bay doors to stay closed?

Where are the wheels?

what kind of stand is that?

I tried to dim the screen but the video stays bright. how do I disable that?

Balloon sold separately..

beautiful model , but I think the price is going to put a lot of people off ( £70 - 80 .) especially us pensioners ! £197 a week to live on . why do people paint pilots uniform gloss ??

I feel like it would have been easier to just mask and paint those surface details, instead of dealing with all those silly decals.

The decal really needs patience

Nice Build but you've made weapons bay way to dirty....not realistic. Sooo many builders over exaggerate the dirt. It's a fine balance. For me a good builder is someone who's reticent with weathering

Jesus Christ how much paint you putting on it and what's with the 15 coats of clear.. Had you done it normally with thin coats of paint built it up, you wouldn't of wiped out the detail on the model. But hey who am i to tell you .

Ah yes the world's most famous expensive Ballon destroyer.

If you are going to show a video don't change and skip the images too fast.

Thumbs down for videos with recorded sound but use subtitles instead of voices.

Oh my god. That amount of decals is just hateful.

Way, Way, WAY too long of an intro.

I dont like that decals dude....

ピチパチっとな。

Very nice work. I commend your talents and skill. Please keep it up.

E decals are an absolute nightmare 😱😱😱

can i buy some of your models ? i would love to put them in my office.