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product_id: 4311443
title: "KTH80103 1:48 Kitty Hawk F-35A Lightning II MODEL KIT"
brand: "kitty hawk model"
price: "$U646"
currency: UYU
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 2
url: https://www.desertcart.uy/products/4311443-kth80103-1-48-kitty-hawk-f-35a-lightning-ii-model
store_origin: UY
region: Uruguay
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# Customizable paint Assembly required 1:48 scale KTH80103 1:48 Kitty Hawk F-35A Lightning II MODEL KIT

**Brand:** kitty hawk model
**Price:** $U646
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Build, Paint, and Soar into the Skies!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** KTH80103 1:48 Kitty Hawk F-35A Lightning II MODEL KIT by kitty hawk model
- **How much does it cost?** $U646 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.uy](https://www.desertcart.uy/products/4311443-kth80103-1-48-kitty-hawk-f-35a-lightning-ii-model)

## Best For

- kitty hawk model enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kitty hawk model brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Perfect for Hobbyists:** Designed for young adults and adults who appreciate craftsmanship.
- • **Engage Your Creativity:** Personalize your model with your choice of paint and tools.
- • **Elevate Your Collection:** A stunning addition to any aviation enthusiast's display.
- • **Foster Focus and Patience:** A rewarding project that sharpens your skills and attention to detail.
- • **Unleash Your Inner Engineer:** Dive into the precision of model building with this detailed kit.

## Overview

The KTH80103 1:48 Kitty Hawk F-35A Lightning II Model Kit is a precision plastic model that requires assembly and painting. Ideal for young adults and adults, this kit offers a rewarding experience for hobbyists looking to enhance their skills and creativity. Note: glue, paint, and basic tools are sold separately.

## Description

This is a Kitty Hawk Model 1/48 Scale assembly and painting required plastic model kit of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-seat, single-engine, fifth generation multirole fighter. Model kit features: F-35A conventional take off and landing (CTOL) 'A' variant. Kit has fine engraved and raised surface features, well-appointed cockpit with detailed MB Mk.16E ejection seat, detailed wheel wells and undercarriage, Pratt & Whitney F135 engine with intake and exhaust turbine faces, intake trunks, fully rendered dual weapon bays with JDAM bombs, AIM-120 missiles (x2), separately molded leading and trailing edge flaps plus optional position canopy. Also includes photo-etch parts - seatbelts, canopy frame and sill details, afterburner flame holder and optional exhaust nozzle. Decals and color painting guide for 2 aircraft: AF-01 demonstration aircraft and US Air Force AF-06 s/n 07-0747 of the 58th Fighter Squadron - includes instrument panel display and stencil data.

## Features

- Manufacturer Item #: 80103
- Precision ASSEMBLY & PAINTING REQUIRED plastic model kit with parts mounted on sprues
- For young adults & adults. KEEP ALL MODEL KIT PARTS AND TOOLS AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREDN
- Requires glue, paint, and basic model building tools (All sold separately).

## Images

![KTH80103 1:48 Kitty Hawk F-35A Lightning II MODEL KIT - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514fMpemYfL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Experience Needed with this Kit
  

*by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2014*

Let me start by stating this kit requires a lot of experience and a tremendous amount of patience.  If you have both you will be absolutely pleased with the finished product.  As with other Kitty Hawk models the surface detailing is amazing.  KH did especially well with the amount of detail paid to the engine, weapons bay, ejection seat and cockpit.  The kit includes photo-etched parts, external pylons, position-able canopy, as well as positional-able trailing / leading edge flaps.  Now for the bad news.  The instructions are woeful.  Some of the directions are confusing to read or missing altogether.  The illustrations are somewhat accurate but there are steps where the diagram displays parts you need to attach without any labels.  There was a low-quality insert loosely placed in the instruction booklet that corrected a step constructing the weapons bay - make sure you look at all the information in the box.  The instruction booklet is also not in color (which wouldn't be a big deal if all the instructions were actually there).  The decal instructions are in color but some of the decals are labelled incorrectly.  An experienced modeler should be ok using only the illustrations printed in the instructions - just don't expect the descriptions to be always be there when you need them.  I had two major issues with mold.  The first was some attachment pins were the same (male to male or female to female), I have not seen that happen on any kit I've assembled.  Secondly, the sprues are THICK and the persistent need to sand every part you take off the sprue gets old real quick.  I realize my comments are harsh but I am only trying to emphasize how difficult this build could be for an amateur builder.  I plan on building the KH B and C versions of the F-35 too.  I just need some time to pass so I can forget what building this was like for me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Love the detail and more accurate shaping.
  

*by F***U on Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2013*

I had no idea just how much of a superb and well thought out compromises in design this fighter really is until I went hands on with the model kit. When I say "compromise" I don't mean it in a bad way either! The balancing act rests between agility, speed, stealth, range,payload and overall size. The F-35 has a very good balance in all categories. I think a lot of doubters will be very surprised when the F-35 is ready for combat. Lets not forget that this is not made to be an airshow plane, it's a war machine!The parts fit very well, 99% of the time, but the parts that are a bit "difficult" are fairly easy to overcome so no big deal. I can't wait for the 1/32nd scale to come out. Same for the other 2 F-35 models as well as the F-22 Raptor.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-16*