1/32 F-35C from Trumpeter in april

[Neo]

3 hours ago, Out2gtcha said:

Yep, still holding out for the B model. Im not sure about a Trumpeter version however......As of late I would have to see a preview of things before purchase. 

The good news is that from the C they will get allot of reviews and feedback they can then do a perfect B

[LSP_Ron]

The link doesn't work but I don't think I would waste my money or my time. How close to being remotely accurate even externally could this kit possibly be when your average joe can't get near one let alone Trumpeter in China?

 

 

 

 

[Alain Gadbois]

2 hours ago, LSP_Ron said:

The link doesn't work but I don't think I would waste my money or my time. How close to being remotely accurate even externally could this kit possibly be when your average joe can't get near one let alone Trumpeter in China?

 

 

 

 

I think Trumpeter would probably not get it right even if they had a real one parked in front of their office!

But let’s wait a bit to see how it good it really is.

[blackbetty]

for me its better to have one and correct it, than to have non at all. just my take. Daves decals look awesome

[thierry laurent]

7 hours ago, LSP_Ron said:

The link doesn't work but I don't think I would waste my money or my time. How close to being remotely accurate even externally could this kit possibly be when your average joe can't get near one let alone Trumpeter in China?

 

 

 

 

Do not presume. This actually depends on the sources they had to make the design. Kits based on correct plans, kits and information are quite accurate. Others simply copied accurately all the fantasy features of the initial sources. For example, their BAC Lightnings are a total mess but are 'strangely' a perfect 3D copy of a set of fully inaccurate plans!

[npb748r]

9 hours ago, LSP_Ron said:

The link doesn't work but I don't think I would waste my money or my time. How close to being remotely accurate even externally could this kit possibly be when your average joe can't get near one let alone Trumpeter in China?

that's why it's perfect, if you can't get that close how will you know it's not accurate   I'll be wasting my money on it, I want more 1/32 scale aircraft, the only way that will happen is if people buy what's produced. If nobody buys then there's no future kits. I'd rather have a stash full of (what only some see as) imperfection than nothing at all.

[Out2gtcha]

Im hoping they get it right! The thought of a cool B diorama in flight is nice.............one of the only planes Id do an in flight display with the wheels down.

[Royboy]

5 hours ago, npb748r said:

that's why it's perfect, if you can't get that close how will you know it's not accurate   I'll be wasting my money on it, I want more 1/32 scale aircraft, the only way that will happen is if people buy what's produced. If nobody buys then there's no future kits. I'd rather have a stash full of (what only some see as) imperfection than nothing at all.

I would say your observations probably reflect the views of the majority of hobbyists out there. I'll be getting a couple for exactly those same reasons. 

[Violator1991]

10 hours ago, npb748r said:

that's why it's perfect, if you can't get that close how will you know it's not accurate   I'll be wasting my money on it, I want more 1/32 scale aircraft, the only way that will happen is if people buy what's produced. If nobody buys then there's no future kits. I'd rather have a stash full of (what only some see as) imperfection than nothing at all.

Period.

[kap64]

Web site is down.

[Breaker]

On 3/1/2022 at 12:35 AM, LSP_Ron said:

The link doesn't work but I don't think I would waste my money or my time. How close to being remotely accurate even externally could this kit possibly be when your average joe can't get near one let alone Trumpeter in China?

 

 

 

 

 

Kittyhawk managed to do a 48th -B and Italeri managed to do a 32nd -A so it might not be as hard as you think.

[Zola25]

Website is up again! Go check it out - its true

[Pete Fleischmann]

I’ll ’prolly buy it and throw it on the pile. 
 

As an Air Force guy, I hate to say it, but the “C” model F-35 is the best performer of the bunch. It still needs a gun though-

 

cheers

P

[BiggAl]

On 3/1/2022 at 9:43 AM, npb748r said:

that's why it's perfect, if you can't get that close how will you know it's not accurate   I'll be wasting my money on it, I want more 1/32 scale aircraft, the only way that will happen is if people buy what's produced. If nobody buys then there's no future kits. I'd rather have a stash full of (what only some see as) imperfection than nothing at all.

Couldn't agree more, really can't understand all the people who gripe about kits not being 100% accurate, personally I'd rather have an inaccurate kit I can work with than sod all.

[Scotsman]

I'm a simple man , the RAF/FAA uses the B variant - so I want a 32nd B -  Please