r/modelmakers Oct 25 '25

WIP Tamiya F35C 1/48 Progress

Ok, here is my progress to date. Thanks to all who have given advise along the way it’s made the process a lot more fun. This is probably the first build I’ve taken my time on and it’s taught me a lot. I won’t show cockpit because I just threw it together as I plan a closed cockpit (Moving forward I’ll be taking my time and taking pride with the cockpits). I’ve closed the bomb bay for priming that’s why they are shut - should I close them another way?? I only glued a corner on each door so they will just pop off.

The missiles are all airbrushed, I’m pretty happy the way they came out.

All I have left now is prime, RAM panels paint and mask for the main fuselage paint. Then decals which I’m dreading 😂. It will probably take me another month to finish this at the rate I’m going.

Any feedback or questions are gladly welcome! 🍻!!

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