{"product_id":"hobbymaster-ha46224b-f-35b-lightning-ii-raf-hms-prince-of-wales-beast-mode-diecast-scale-model-1-72","title":"Hobby Master F-35B Lightning II RAF Beast Mode 1:72 Diecast Model Aircraft HA46224B","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 1:72 scale diecast model of the F-35B Lightning II in RAF markings, finished in Beast Mode configuration as operated from HMS Prince Of Wales, made by Hobby Master.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout this model\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeast Mode refers to the F-35B carrying its full weapons load on external hardpoints in addition to the internal bay, maximising the aircraft's strike capability at the cost of stealth. This model represents that configuration, and includes 2 x Meteor missiles housed inside the internal weapons bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe F-35 is a fifth generation stealth fighter built in three variants. The F-35A is the CTOL version for conventional runways, the F-35B is the STOVL variant used by the RAF and Royal Navy from carriers such as HMS Prince Of Wales, and the F-35C is the CV variant built for carrier catapult operations. The F-35B is replacing the AV-8B Harrier in short take off and vertical landing roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Hobby Master\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft type: F-35 Lightning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariant: F-35B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir force: RAF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfiguration: Beast Mode, 2 x Meteor missiles in internal weapons bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Diecast Models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Modern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat scale is this F-35B model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is built to 1:72 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Beast Mode mean on this model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt refers to the F-35B carrying weapons externally as well as internally, shown here with 2 x Meteor missiles in the internal weapons bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes this model need assembly or painting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is a diecast model supplied factory built and finished in RAF markings for HMS Prince Of Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57562033521015,"sku":"HA4624B","price":84.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0294\/3863\/files\/F35BB_0000_Layer7.jpg?v=1792089291","url":"https:\/\/www.hangarmodels.co.uk\/products\/hobbymaster-ha46224b-f-35b-lightning-ii-raf-hms-prince-of-wales-beast-mode-diecast-scale-model-1-72","provider":"Hangar Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}