F35 Lightning II Assembly Model Kit
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F35 Lightning II Assembly Model Kit
Thank you for choosing the F-35 Lightning II Assembly Model Kit from Bridg Manufacturing!
The F-35 Lightning II is a fifth-generation multirole stealth fighter designed to perform a wide variety of missions, including air superiority, precision strike, close air support, intelligence gathering, and electronic warfare. Developed by Lockheed Martin, the F-35 combines advanced stealth technology, powerful sensors, and cutting-edge avionics to give pilots unmatched situational awareness on the modern battlefield.
Operated by the United States and numerous allied nations around the world, the F-35 has become one of the most advanced and versatile combat aircraft ever built.
• Aircraft Type: Fifth-Generation Multirole Stealth Fighter
• Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin / Model Designer: https://makerworld.com/@pbbence1994
• First Flight: 2006
• Entered Service: 2015 (U.S. Marine Corps)
• Crew: 1 Pilot
• Length: 51 ft 4 in (15.7 m)
• Wingspan: 35 ft (10.7 m)
• Maximum Speed: Approximately Mach 1.6 (1,200 mph / 1,930 km/h)
• Primary Mission: Air Superiority, Precision Strike, Close Air Support, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Electronic Warfare
• WARNING: This product contains small parts and may present a choking hazard. Not intended as a children's toy.
• Recommended Age: 14 years and older with adult supervision/help.
• Assembly may require a wide array of pressure to connect parts. Use care during assembly and avoid excessive force. Excessive force or impact may cause parts to break. Broken pieces may have sharp edges.
• This product is intended for hobby, educational, and display purposes. Handle all parts with care during assembly.
• Using a heat source such as lighter/heat gun (at a safe distance as to not burn product or yourself) and some minor rubbing will take care of the plastic “hairs” that may be present. Not required for successful assembly of model kit. ONLY to be done by an ADULT. Heat sources are HOT and will BURN YOU if you let it get too close.
• There is a lovely english cream golden retreiver (dog) on site at Bridg Manufacturing. We kindly ask you to have some understanding, should you find a dog hair in your kit, dispose of the hair, and continue on.
• Bridg Manufacturing, nor the model designer(s), are not liable for injuries or damages resulting from improper assembly, misuse, or modification of this product.
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• This instruction guide is for all F35 MINI, MEDIUM, and LARGE planes.
• Carefully remove all parts from the package and verify that all plane pieces are present before starting assembly. (8 pieces)
• This model is designed as a snap-together kit and does not require glue for normal assembly.
• If a stronger, more permanent model is desired, small amounts of hobby-grade adhesive may be used at the builder's discretion.
• Some parts may require firm pressure to fully seat together. Avoid excessive force that could damage the model. Force only in intended direction and try not to force in incorrect direction. Sideways? Diagonal? SNAP!
• Heat sources can burn you and, should you choose this method to remove "plastic hairs", it should only be done by an adult.
• Assembly is easiest when performed on a clean, flat work surface with good lighting.
At Bridg Manufacturing, we take pride in producing high-quality assembly model kits and inspecting each kit before packaging and/or shipment. However, manufacturing, packaging, human error, or shipping issues may occasionally result in missing, deformed, or damaged parts.
If your kit is missing a part or contains a damaged or unusable component, please contact us by email at sales@bridgmanufacturing.com with a description of the issue and any information you can provide about your order. Upon verification, we will provide replacement parts at no additional charge either via next vendor market or local delivery (within 20 miles of Ogden).
Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we are committed to helping you successfully complete and enjoy your model kit.
Instructions
Note: A piece of sand paper is included in the LARGE kit. This is to help get off any overhanging filament (plastic) that may be there as a result of manufacturing. If a piece is not going after some mild to moderate force, sand the edges of mating components and retry.
WARNING: Do NOT overly deburr/sand corners as this could result in components sliding too easily and could result in having to use glue to hold together.
ISO EXPLODED VIEW
Step 1: Insert connectors into the bottom-half of fuselage.
Step 2: Insert bottom-half of fuselage + connectors into top-half of fuselage.
WARNING: Do not rock vertical stabilizers left and right as shown when inserting.
Step 3: Insert the vertical stabilizer in-line with slot and rock forward to back if needed while applying downward pressure.
Step 4: Insert stand onto base. You can install the stand into the plane first but I find this way a little easier.
Step 5: Insert stand + stand base into plane.
Note: Slight gaps here are normal. Do not overly force components or they will break.
Congrats! You are done and now have yourself an F35.
STEP 6: Put together stand and then place airplane onto stand. Enjoy!!!