Revell 03858 Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor 1:72 Model Kit

Model Overview

Revell 03858 is a 1:72 plastic model kit of the Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor. It is supplied as a project to assemble and display. This exact release contains 116 parts. Model Steam rates the construction Intermediate, based on the techniques and handling needed to complete the supplied model.

Design & Detail

Revell 03858 is a 116-part F-22A kit in 1:72 scale. The exact release includes cockpit and undercarriage detail, intake and exhaust areas, three weapons bays, additional tanks and two GBU-32 bombs. Illustrated multilingual instructions and decals are supplied. These details provide several distinct subassemblies within the compact airframe.

Specifications & Features

• Brand and reference: Revell 03858
• Subject: Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor
• Scale: 1:72
• Main material: Plastic
• Supplied format: Unassembled plastic kit
• Parts: 116
• Finished dimensions: 26.4cm long × 18.8cm wingspan
• Manufacturer age guidance: 12+
• Model Steam difficulty: Intermediate

Build Experience

Cockpit, airframe, weapons-bay and undercarriage work involve multiple dependent stages and smaller parts. Careful preparation and fitting support an Intermediate Model Steam rating. Revell’s own European Level 4 label is preserved as manufacturer information rather than automatically equated to a site rating.

Read the instructions before removing parts from their frames. Test the fit of the major assemblies before applying adhesive, and plan any interior painting before those areas become enclosed. Leave smaller exterior fittings until the sequence calls for them, and give glued joints time to set before handling the model.

Plastic modelling cement and paints are separate supplies for this kit. Painting is optional for assembly, but the illustrated finished appearance requires an appropriate paint and decal finish. Plan those supplies before starting, especially where an interior needs painting before the main body is closed.

Display & Collection

The finished model is 26.4cm long with an 18.8cm wingspan. It provides a smaller-scale Raptor alternative to a 1:48 kit while retaining several detailed subassemblies. Plan the aircraft’s configuration and the painting sequence before fitting delicate external parts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this supplied assembled?

No. This is Revell 03858, a 1:72 plastic model kit of the Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor. The supplied components need to be assembled before the model can be displayed.

How demanding is the construction?

Model Steam rates it Intermediate. The rating concerns building the supplied model, including parts handling and alignment; it does not measure historical knowledge, playing skill or optional advanced finishing.

Are paint and glue needed?

Glue is needed for the conventional plastic assembly. Paint is a separate supply for the illustrated finish; this release is not supplied as a painted and assembled display model.

How large is the finished model?

The verified finished dimensions are 26.4cm long × 18.8cm wingspan. Allow extra clearance around small projecting parts and check your shelf or cabinet before beginning the build.

Does this model operate under power?

This release is intended for a static display. Any movable or poseable details are hand-positioned features and do not provide powered operation, flight, sailing or radio control.

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