Quick Build F-35B Lightning II

The real subject

The F-35B Lightning II is a single-engine fifth-generation combat aircraft. It differs from the other versions in its ability to take off from a short run and land vertically: behind the cockpit it has a lift fan and the exhaust nozzle of the engine swivels downwards, so that the machine can hover and land on a short deck or on an improvised surface. The shaping of the fuselage and the covers is subordinated to reducing radar reflectivity, which is why the aircraft looks angular and all projections are drawn inside.

What the set contains

It is a kit from a range that goes together without gluing. The parts snap into each other, so you need neither glue nor tools for the build. The model goes together in a moment and can be taken apart and put together again just as easily.

Building tips

Push the parts in squarely and press them home until the joint audibly seats; when a joint resists, check the orientation of the part rather than pushing hard. Follow the order in the instructions, as the steps of a snap-together model follow on from each other and a skipped part is hard to add later. The finished model will take ordinary handling, but even so place it out of reach in a display case so that no play develops in the joints.

Who it is for

The set is meant for children, beginners and anyone who wants a model finished at once and without glue. It also suits a gift or a first introduction to building a model. The package holds the parts of the kit, unless stated otherwise; paints, glue and tools are not included.