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:headbang: Saw close ups of the built up kit yesterday. Sigh. They did the same thing all the other model makers did. The RAM panels are WAY over done again. All these F-35 kits and not one got it right.
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Did Trumpeter or Italeri come out or will be releasing a new "J" Phantom? I saw a youtube new October 2022 release clip the other day.
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Medicman71 wrote::headbang: Saw close ups of the built up kit yesterday. Sigh. They did the same thing all the other model makers did. The RAM panels are WAY over done again. All these F-35 kits and not one got it right.
Here are some interesting photos, both from some Hobby Show in Japan. The Italeri B and the Tamiya A versions were both displayed. The Italeri kit, while having softer panel lines also appears to have more restrained RAM areas as well…

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Italeri B

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Tamiya A

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This photo shows the RAM to good effect. Depending upon lighting, angle, and distance it can be quite subtle or distinct.
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I sure hope Tamiya provide decals for the RAM panels.
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Or masks for them.
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keavdog wrote: Mon Oct 03, 2022 11:19 am I sure hope Tamiya provide decals for the RAM panels.
They do. And now please check out that video. That's what you call a Weekend Kit, Eduard!
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Yeah after seeing more pics and videos, it's by far the best F-35. I really hope they do the other versions.
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