The Hobby Master 1/72 F-35A Lightning II 69-8702 302nd FS JASDF (with painted RAM panels) is a detailed die-cast model that represents a specific F-35A operated by the 302nd Fighter Squadron of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). Here’s a breakdown of its key features:

Key Features:

1/72 Scale:

• A popular scale for military aircraft collectors, balancing detail and display size.

F-35A Lightning II:

• Represents the modern and advanced F-35A, a fifth-generation fighter aircraft.

69-8702 Registration:

• Replicates the specific aircraft with the registration 69-8702, enhancing its authenticity.

302nd FS JASDF:

• Features the markings of the 302nd Fighter Squadron of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

Painted RAM Panels:

• This is a significant detail. RAM (Radar Absorbent Material) panels are a crucial part of the F-35’s stealth capabilities. Hobby Master has gone to the extra effort to accurately depict the painted RAM panels, which is a great detail.