Tamiya F-35B Lightning II 1:48

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This model kit recreates the F-35 Lightning II variant, F-35B in our legendary 1/48 Aircraft Series. Developed under the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program , the F-35 integrates multiple functions into its design and there are three types: the F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) aircraft, the F-35B short takeoff, vertical landing (STOVL), and the F-35C carrier takeoff and landing (CV). The F-35B was developed as a successor of the AV- 8B Harrier II. The F-35B is recognized as the aircraft which accomplished both supersonic flight and STOVL by the 3-bearing engine duct nozzle and lift fan, and following the F-35A, the F-35B deployment started in 2015. The first F-35B to see action was an aircraft belonging to the U.S. Marine Corps VMFA-211 “Wake Island Avengers” in Afghanistan, in September 2018. Not only the U.S. and the U.K. but also Italy employs the F-35B. The Japan Air Self-Defence Force also plans to launch a new fighter squadron with the F-35B from 2024 onward. As the F-35B can be operated from both aircraft carriers and airfields featuring short runways, many countries are considering its deployment, and the F-35B looks set to become a significant presence in the skies across the world.

  • 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit.
  • The model can be put together in one of the following three ways; Parked, Short takeoff, and
  • Vertical landing.
  • This kit can be assembled with one choice of three ordnance patterns – stealth mode, air-to-air mode, and beast mode.
  • The lift fan depicted with ergonomic parts breakdown is integrated with nose landing gear bay. The inside fan shape is realistically rendered.
  • The variable vane under lift fan can be depicted at different angles.
  • Shorter fuselage weapon bays compared to the F-35A are newly moulded and have detailed depictions of cables.
  • Choose parts according to the model type chosen.
  • Rotary engine duct nozzle angles.
  • Open or closed fuselage weapon bay doors, and half-open two inside weapon bay doors to capture vertical landing.
  • Up or down leading-edge, trailing edge flaperons and horizontal stabilizers.
  • Nose landing gear and main landing gear can be chosen between with or without load, according to chosen assembly type.
  • Open or closed canopy.
  • Extended or retracted boarding ladder.
  • The engine nozzle is broken down into five separate pieces for detail.
  • Martin-Baker US16E ejection seat depicted in detail.
  • Includes a stand which can be used when depicting vertical landing.
  • Comes with decals to depict 7 marking options from a total of three countries (United States Marine Corps, Royal Air Force, Italian Air Force / Navy).
  • Includes various kinds of ordnance: AIM-9X Sidewinder x2, AIM-120C AMRAAM x2, GBU-12 Paveway II x4, and GBU-32 JDAM x2 (which can be mounted to shorter weapon bays compared to the F-35A).
  • Masking stickers for the canopy and a pilot figure included.

*Free Shipping Exclusions

Please note, there are some free shipping exclusions such as spray paints or large and heavy items and the free shipping information bar at the top of the page may not reflect this. All products that are excluded from the free shipping will be indicated on their respective product pages or on the checkout page.

General Shipping Policy

At Loaded Dice we take pride in our shipping. You have made a purchase with us and we greatly appreciate it, we will do everything in our power to get your package to you as fast as possible and in the best condition.

There are unfortunately things beyond our control when it comes to shipping and this page aims to address some of the common issues we face, what to do if something goes wrong, and our promise to you.

Fast Dispatch & Order Amendments / Cancellations

We have worked hard to provide a fast dispatch and shipping service, we all like to receive our goodies as fast as possible and we are set up to provide an incredible service.

If you place an order with us by 2:30pm (weekdays) it will be picked, packed and shipped the same day. Because of this, any cancellations and amendments must be made as fast as possible. Please use the following methods if you need to change something:

  1. email customerservice@loadeddice.uk
  2. Telephone our Warehouse Team: 01446 788676

Please be aware - you MUST receive confirmation of some kind (verbal or written) that we have received your request and your order has been amended. If you do not receive a response your order may be dispatched unamended and you will be responsible for any returns of unwanted items. This is particularly important during busy times.

Orders that have been fulfilled and where a dispatch notification has been sent CANNOT be amended or cancelled under any circumstances. Please see below for your rights regarding your right to cancel.

All products are shipped via Royal Mail 48 Tracked as standard. Express service refers to Tracked 24 which usually means next working day, however this is not a guarantee. We apply a discretionary signed for service at no extra charge should the value of goods exceed a desired threshold set by us.

Shipping Rates (Excluding RM Prohibited Items)

Where possible we always keep postage and packaging rates as low as possible. We only pass on costs that are applied to us.

Our shipping rates are as follows:

Basket Total

Shipping Cost

Service

£0 - £79.99

£4.99

Royal Mail 48

£0 - £79.99

£5.99

Royal Mail 24

£80+

FREE

Royal Mail 48

£80 - £199.99

£1.00

Royal Mail 24

£200+

FREE

Royal Mail 24

 

Please note that we try our best to offer the most competitive shipping rates. Shipping fees incurred by the customer are only covering the cost of the shipping as charged by our third-party delivery company, packaging materials and labour costs.

Why hasn't my order shipped yet?

If it is after 2:30pm on a Friday, a weekend or bank holiday you must wait until the next working day before your item is shipped. Where possible we will aim to ship faster but we reserve the right to adhere to the policy.

During peak times we will pick and pack on Saturdays in order to meet our fulfilment commitment to you. In light of this you may receive a shipment notification on a Saturday but the parcel will not leave us until the Monday. Please be aware of this as it does not mean you will receive your parcel a day earlier.

If you think your order has not been dispatched we ask that you wait 24 to 48hrs as there may be system delays that are out of our control.

If for whatever reason we cannot send your item in time we will contact you to discuss so please check your email (and spam folders).

Order Not Arrived?

At Loaded Dice, we always endeavour to get your products to you quickly and safely, from time to time some deliveries may be delayed beyond our control and we would ask customers to be patient at this time if their package is delayed. Full details of your rights are below.

We strictly adhere to the following process:

  1. Please allow up to 7 days from when you receive your shipping notification to contact us as we cannot investigate prior to this. Once this amount of time has passed please email customerservice@loadeddice.uk. We do not investigate and may not respond to emails asking us to do so if 7 days have not passed
  2. If 7 days has passed we can then investigate with Royal Mail as to where your shipment may be, this may take up to 5 days to complete and is completely out of our control.
  3. If your item cannot be located then we must file a claim with Royal Mail and we will wait for the results of this claim prior to replacing or refunding.
  4. If a resolution cannot be reached and your item is still missing we reserve the right to wait for up to 90 days after purchase before issuing a replacement or refund.

Delivery Failure

If you fail to take delivery of the ordered goods and they are returned to us, we will contact you upon their arrival via email. A refund of the cost of goods (minus shipping fees) will be processed within 7 days unless you have notified us before then to advise that the goods are still required. If the goods are still required, you will be charged an additional shipping fee for a second delivery which will be agreed with you prior to dispatch.

Incorrect delivery address - the customer is entirely responsible for providing the correct delivery address as we ship exactly as it is written. We cannot physically check every address before sending out so please take care to fill it out correctly. Any packages returned to us due to an incorrect delivery address will be refunded (minus the postage cost). If a redelivery is required then payment will be required for the redelivery. We are also not responsible for any delays caused by having an incorrect delivery address.

Right to Cancel

As a consumer you have the right to cancel your order 14 days after your purchase. We advise that you contact us as quickly as possible to avoid disappointment.

The outcome of your cancellation depends on the timeframe that this is done within:

1) Cancellation prior to dispatch - Full refund (including shipping cost) will be processed as soon as we confirm it has not been shipped from our warehouse (normally if you have not received a dispatch notification).

2) Cancellation after dispatch but prior to delivery - Customer must refuse goods and refund will be given once it is received by Loaded Dice. Any shipping fees will not be refunded.

3) Cancellation after goods received (within 14 days or sooner) - Customer is liable for the return shipping cost, refund will be given once the item is received by Loaded Dice and any shipping fees will not be refunded.

Stock Outs

Usually everything displayed on our site as "In Stock" is present in our warehouse and available for immediate dispatch. In the unlikely event that any ordered goods are not readily available to us, we reserve the right to cancel your order. You will receive an email notification of any order cancellation as a result of stock out confirming that any pre-authorisation has been released or payment refunded as relevant in line with our Payment Terms, to the extent that the out-of-stock item forms part of a larger order, all other goods ordered by the customer will be dispatched in the normal way.

Delivery Timeframes

It is our objective to achieve on time delivery on all orders. We monitor our delivery partners and our experience is that delivery is successful within the chosen delivery time period in 99% of cases.

We can use a number of third-party courier service providers. Once dispatched, the on-time delivery of a package is the responsibility of the relevant courier company and Loaded Dice cannot be held responsible for a package not reaching its destination on time.

In order to avoid disappointment, we suggest that customers place orders well in advance of when they are required to allow for any unforeseen delays. We accept no responsibility for delays/loss of revenue to customer's projects/deadlines due to shipping delays.

Returns Policy (Online Only)

We accept all returns that adhere to your consumer rights and our policy, no quibble

All returns must be sent to:

Loaded Dice, 28 Holton Rd, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF63 4HD

Changed Your Mind?

Our policy has been written in accordance with Citizens Advice Guidelines.

If you have changed your mind and wish to return something for a refund you must follow this procedure:

  1. Notify us within 14 days of receipt of the item that you wish to return it. Please tell us your order number, name and which item(s) you are returning.
  2. Within another 14 days send the item(s) back to us (Address above) and include a note stating the order number and your name. The item must in an unused and resell-able condition. Any damage incurred to the item under your care may result in your refund being refused. We highly recommend using some kind of tracked or recorded service to prevent any shipment issues, we cannot take responsibility for any loss of parcels being returned to us.
  3. Once your item is received please wait while we inspect the item, this may take up to 7 days (but usually quicker) and we will process the refund which could take a further 3-5 days depending on your bank. We will notify you by email during this process.

Please note, any items returned to us due the customer changing their mind will be refunded minus original shipping fees we have incurred.

Faulty or Damaged Item

Our policy has been written in accordance with Citizens Advice Guidelines.

In the unlikely event that your item arrives damaged or faulty please follow this procedure:

  1. Notify us within 14 days of receipt that the item is faulty or damaged. Please tell us your order number, name, description of the fault and pictures if necessary.
  2. If we accept the return we will send you a return label via email.
  3. Within another 14 days send the item(s) back to us (Address above) and include a note stating the order number and your name.
  4. Once your item is received please wait while we inspect the item, this may take up to 7 days (but usually quicker) and we will process the refund which could take a further 3-5 days depending on your bank. We will notify you by email during this process.

Please note, any items returned to us due to the product being faulty will be refunded including the original shipping fees you have incurred.