Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series Die-cast Model

Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II – 169304, VFA-147 "Argonauts", USS Carl Vinson, U.S. Navy, November 2021

1:72 Scale.  Length: 8.5".  Wingspan: 7.25"


Limited production of approximately 500 models worldwide

The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force hosts an annual gathering of naval forces from around the world with goal of strengthening their communications, coordination and operational tactics. In 2021 five countries participated, JMSDF, Canada, Germany, Royal Australian Navy and the U.S. Navy. These operations were carried out in the Philippine Sea between November 21-30, 2021. One group representing the USN was VFA-147 “Argonauts” onboard the USS Carl Vinson. The F-35C 169304 of VFA-147 that took part in ANNUALEX 2021 was lost on January 24, 2022 due to pilot error.

The Lockheed F-35 Lightning II is a fifth generation multi-role fighter aircraft that combines radar evading stealth technology with supersonic speed and extreme agility. The three variants of the Lightning II are the F-35A, B, and C. The F-35A is the conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) variant. It features two internal weapons bays and six external hardpoints for mounting a variety of weapons under the wings plus an internal 25 mm cannon. The F-35B is the short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) variant while the F-35C is the aircraft carrier-based variant. The F-35 was developed to replace the U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet and the U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet and AV-8 Harrier II.


Hobby Master is a manufacturer of high quality, pre-assembled, diecast display models. Every model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using specifications of the original aircraft or vehicle. They are made with diecast metal and some plastic components.

This model of an F-35 Lightning II features: