[flyXwire]

What do you guys think? Let's hear some "pros and cons". Please be honest and also please do not vote if
the subject doesn't interest you at all. I appreciate and thanks for your cooperation.

[FormerViperDriver]

I voted yes, but I must caveat this by saying I'd like a model of the production-representative F-35 (A model first, B and C would be nice too), not the initial prototype that is flying now. True, the external differences won't be that much, but there will be some (like the two-piece noe gear doors versus the current one-piece). So it may be a bit early for such a model.

Still, I like the airplane, so I'd like to add it to my collection... Plus the Air Force has already announced which bases will get the F-35 first, so with a bit of imagination, you could get liveries that might be close to what they will actually be on operational jets.

FVD

PS: I hope that if they did it, they would get the ground stance correctly, unlike on their F-22 which required modification to look right (level, not nose up as Gaincorp has it).

[flyXwire]

Originally Posted by FormerViperDriver

I voted yes, but I must caveat this by saying I'd like a model of the production-representative F-35 (A model first, B and C would be nice too), not the initial prototype that is flying now. True, the external differences won't be that much, but there will be some (like the two-piece noe gear doors versus the current one-piece). So it may be a bit early for such a model.

Still, I like the airplane, so I'd like to add it to my collection... Plus the Air Force has already announced which bases will get the F-35 first, so with a bit of imagination, you could get liveries that might be close to what they will actually be on operational jets.

FVD

PS: I hope that if they did it, they would get the ground stance correctly, unlike on their F-22 which required modification to look right (level, not nose up as Gaincorp has it).

Yes, I concur with you on the ground stance, FVD. Let's hope that Gaincorp will be mindfull of this very detail!

Like you, I would also prefer the FSD production-rep model when all the humps, bumps and protrusions are all embodied with a fully deployed combat aircraft . I reviewed the PBS Nova series "Battle of the X-Planes" video and there were indeed very prominent external differences - albeit minor, specific for each nilitary branch that will acquire the JSF.

[STARMAN 352ND]

I would like to see a F-35A or B as well..I agree about the nose gear hope they get it right if they did a F-35.
I had to do modification to my F-22 as well.
JP

[David Hingtgen]

F-22 1FW markings don't match the F-15's due to complete lack of color, so we can't be too sure what F-35 colors will look like. Also, look how the overall camo scheme changed on the F-22 from early production examples to in-service ones. There were quite a few "production" F-22's that didn't get the metallic finish.

[gbeck]

I would say yes, if they take the above mentioned suggestions to the machine shop before they turn out their first moulds.

GBeck

[trex0770]

I voted "no" because I want someone else to make it, preferably Hobby Master or Dragon (Century Wings is kinda expensive). I have a couple of Gaincorp's diecast (F-22 & Su-35) and don't believe they're up to modern diecast standards. I especially dislike the (fixed) landing gear and cheap looking canopy & hinges. Also, the QC on my F-22 is so bad (i.e. gaps) that I've considered giving mine away more than a few times. The only thing stopping me from doing so is because nobody else makes the Raptor. I'd give up the moving flaps and such for landing gear choice and not-so thick canopies.

I have a pretty large diecast collection and I consider the Gaincorps, Wittys and IXO the "B" team of diecast. Don't get me wrong, I do buy quite a bit of "B" team models but only because no one else makes them but if I had a choice.................

By-the-way, my "A" team would be Dragon (with all of it's fiddly bits & inaccuracies), the Pooch, Hobby Master and, of course, Century Wings. I guess I like the "crispness" of these other manufacturers models.

Anyway, just my 2 cents if anyone cares.

[FormerViperDriver]

Originally Posted by trex0770

I voted "no" because I want someone else to make it, preferably Hobby Master or Dragon (Century Wings is kinda expensive). I have a couple of Gaincorp's diecast (F-22 & Su-35) and don't believe they're up to modern diecast standards. I especially dislike the (fixed) landing gear and cheap looking canopy & hinges. Also, the QC on my F-22 is so bad (i.e. gaps) that I've considered giving mine away more than a few times. The only thing stopping me from doing so is because nobody else makes the Raptor. I'd give up the moving flaps and such for landing gear choice and not-so thick canopies.

I have a pretty large diecast collection and I consider the Gaincorps, Wittys and IXO the "B" team of diecast. Don't get me wrong, I do buy quite a bit of "B" team models but only because no one else makes them but if I had a choice.................

By-the-way, my "A" team would be Dragon (with all of it's fiddly bits & inaccuracies), the Pooch, Hobby Master and, of course, Century Wings. I guess I like the "crispness" of these other manufacturers models.

Anyway, just my 2 cents if anyone cares.

Hi there Trex! Welcome to the forum!

Anyway, good inputs, agree mostly, although I think Gaincorp is higher than IXO in the scheme of things diecast. Anyway, true enough, given a choice I'd prefer Corgi, HM, or CW to do the F-35, but I guess FlyXWire's thought process was that such a subject might only attract the "B" team, as you call them. Which is probably right.

Anyway, looking forward to finding out more about your collection. And we DO care!

FVD

[trex0770]

Originally Posted by FormerViperDriver

Hi there Trex! Welcome to the forum!

Anyway, good inputs, agree mostly, although I think Gaincorp is higher than IXO in the scheme of things diecast. Anyway, true enough, given a choice I'd prefer Corgi, HM, or CW to do the F-35, but I guess FlyXWire's thought process was that such a subject might only attract the "B" team, as you call them. Which is probably right.

Anyway, looking forward to finding out more about your collection. And we DO care!

FVD

Appreciate the response FVD! I'll try to submit some photos soon (I'm at work/supposed to be working right now).

[FormerViperDriver]

Originally Posted by trex0770

Appreciate the response FVD! I'll try to submit some photos soon (I'm at work/supposed to be working right now).

Cool! I used to be able to access the forum at work, but no more. The Air Force has filtered the site "off limits" and I can't do it anymore during my lunch break. Fair enough, I suppose.

You'll find a lot of great info about diecast on this forum. Really outstanding. Only problem is that since I joined in February, I've at least doubled my diecast expenditures (or something like that). Be forewarned!

FVD