Tamiya 60793 - 1/72 F-35B Lightning II Military Aircraft Model Kit for Detail-Oriented Modelers  [60793]

Tamiya 60793 - 1/72 F-35B Lightning II scale model overview

The Tamiya 60793 kit recreates the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II in a compact 1/72 scale with careful attention to surface detail and correct proportions. Built from research tied to the larger 1/48 project, this release offers an accurate small-scale example that appeals to collectors and builders who value fidelity and fit.

Operational background of the F-35B

The F-35B is a STOVL variant developed under the Joint Strike Fighter program, replacing the AV-8B Harrier II in its niche. It uses a lift fan and a 3-bearing swivel nozzle to support short takeoffs and vertical landings while also retaining supersonic performance. Since entering service around 2015, it has been adopted by forces including the United States Marine Corps and the Royal Air Force, prized for operating from carriers and austere runways.

Kit highlights and build/display options

The Tamiya 60793 kit gives modelers a full assembly experience, offering:

• Scale: 1/72
• Wingspan: 148mm; Fuselage Length: 215mm
• Selectable display as landed or hovering
• Special angled door parts for vertical landing poses
• Accurate representation of weapon bay doors and internal detail
• Integrated lift fan with articulated variable vane
• Single-piece engine nozzle for dimensional accuracy
• Radar Absorbent Material (RAM) surface textures
• Clear parts for canopy and EOTS fairing
• Includes AIM-9X and AIM-120C missile options
• Y-shaped inlet duct shaping for reduced signature
• Detailed cockpit and landing gear bays
• Martin-Baker US16E ejection seat represented
• RCS enhancer elements for training configurations
• Pilot figure complete with helmet-mounted display
• Support stand supplied for hovering presentations
• Five marking schemes covering three nations
• Masking stickers and a painting guide included