Tamiya 1/48 F-35A Lightning II "Aggressor" FULL BUILD

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Tamiya 1/48 F-35A Lightning II
The FULL BUILD showcasing this recent kit of the 5th Gen US Strike fighter.

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NOTE: Aggressor Scheme based on aviation art of possible future aggressor schemes.

0:00 Intro
0:15 Box Contents
0:46 Basic assembly - Airframe, Cockpit, Ejection Seat, Jet Pipe
2:16 Weapons Bay assembly
3:50 Engine Nozzle, FLG Bay, MLG, Vert Stabs, Ordnance
5:03 Modifications for Magnetically attached pylons
5:46 Paint cockpit surround
6:19 Weapon and Gear bay painting sequence
7:30 Detail Weapon and Gear bays
8:01 Detail paint and decal Cockpit
8:33 Weathering of Internal bays and Cockpit
10:00 Fuselage join and further construction
10:53 Prime, Paint AGGRESSOR scheme grey/blue splinter
14:12 Paint Ordnance, Wheel and Tyres
15:44 Airframe and details weathering first pass
17:21 Attach Horizontal and Vertical Stabs, FCS
18:05 Flat coat, unmask, weathering second pass
19:46 Final assembly Attach nozzle, final details, LG, bay doors, Pilot and canopy
21:38 Demo of magnetic pylons
22:06 FINAL REVEAL

Cutting-Edge Aircraft
Fighter jets have continued to develop since they were first seen in late WWII, to the point where modern day aircraft such as the F-35 Lightning II and F-22 Raptor are often called "fifth generation" fighters; qualities such as their highly advanced stealth characteristics and network connectivity set them apart from earlier fighters. Developed under the Joint Strike Fighter Program (JSF), the F-35 integrates multiple functions into its design and there are three types at the time of writing: the F-35A conventional take-off and landing (CTOL) aircraft, the F-35B short take-off, vertical landing (STOVL), and the F-35C, with its larger wing and tail; across these three variants, the F-35 can accomplish various missions without impacting upon its observability and exemplary maneuverability. Multiple sensors are at the heart of its advanced capabilities, and the wealth of data harvested is shared via multifunction advanced data link, helping provide the crew with outstanding information via a large cockpit display and the helmet-mounted display system. The F-35's maiden flight was in December 2006, and deployment with air arms in the U.S., Italy, Japan and more is planned, as the aircraft appears set to take on a major role in the defense landscape in years to come.