{"product_id":"academy-f-35a-lightning-ii-1-72-12507","title":"Academy F-35A Lightning II 1\/72 MCP – 12507","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced (Academy skill level 4 of 5)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builders who want a detailed modern U.S. stealth fighter in 1\/72 scale, with open weapons bays and a full weapons load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy F-35A Lightning II (12507)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e model kit of Lockheed Martin's fifth-generation stealth fighter, and part of Academy's \u003cstrong\u003eMCP (Multi-Colored Parts)\u003c\/strong\u003e line, with parts molded in color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is a spot-on replica of the F-35's radar-evading stealth contours, with \u003cstrong\u003eprecisely reproduced panel lines\u003c\/strong\u003e on the upper and lower body and \u003cstrong\u003edetailed cockpit instrumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003elanding gear, canopy and weapons bay doors are positionable\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you can show the jet in flight or on the ground with its bays open. A complete arsenal is included: \u003cstrong\u003eAIM-9X and AIM-120C missiles\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGBU-31(V)3 and GBU-38 guided bombs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F-35A is the conventional takeoff and landing version of the Lightning II, flown by the U.S. Air Force and a growing list of allied air forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner-Friendly Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Academy rates this kit 4 out of 5. Decide early whether you'll build it with gear down and bays open or in flight, since that affects several assembly steps. Cut small weapon parts from the sprue carefully and test-fit before gluing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcademy \u003cstrong\u003e12507\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF-35A Lightning II stealth fighter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMCP\u003c\/strong\u003e: multi-colored parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate stealth contours and precisely reproduced panel lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cockpit instrumentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePositionable\u003c\/strong\u003e landing gear, canopy and weapons bay doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeapons: AIM-9X, AIM-120C, GBU-31(V)3 and GBU-38\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcademy skill level 4 of 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Academy 12507 F-35A Lightning II MCP model kit, 1\/72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e________________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRecommended Supplies\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eComplete your build with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/battlebornhobby.com\/collections\/tamiya-paint\" title=\"Shop Tamiya Acrylic Paints\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTamiya Acrylic Paints\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/battlebornhobby.com\/collections\/vallejo\" title=\"Shop Vallejo Model Air Paints\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVallejo Model Paints\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/battlebornhobby.com\/collections\/squadron-colors\" title=\"Shop Squadron Colors Acrylic Paints\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSquadron Colors Acrylic Paints\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to achieve an authentic finish. 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