A new generation of air dominance.

The F-35C Lightning II is the carrier-based variant of the world’s most advanced fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter. Combining low observable technology, sensor fusion, and unmatched situational awareness, it has become one of the most capable combat aircraft ever built.

Designed for operations from aircraft carriers, the F-35C features larger wings, folding wingtips, and reinforced landing gear while retaining the stealth characteristics and advanced avionics that define the Lightning II family.

Selected by the United States Navy and an ever-growing number of allied nations, the F-35 has become the most widely adopted fifth-generation fighter aircraft in the world, shaping the future of air combat for decades to come.

Now it’s your turn to build it.

Built on the proven Elite Squadron MasterBuilds snap-fit system, trusted by thousands of backers worldwide, the F-35C delivers a satisfying glue-free assembly with engineering-focused design, exceptional printability, and premium display quality.

• 33cm length

• Proven snap-fit design — no glue required

• Trusted by thousands of MasterBuilds backers

• Optimized for clean FDM printing, achieving an almost die-cast-like finish

• Minimal, built-in supports

• Highly detailed panel lines, raised airframe inlays and accurate airfoil shape

• Designed for the next generation of 3D printers. Just like the F-35 represents the next generation of fighter aircraft, this model includes a dedicated two-tone version optimized for dual-nozzle printers such as the Bambu Lab H2D, H2C and X2D

• Engineered for almost zero material waste when printed on dual-nozzle printers, dramatically reducing purge compared to traditional single-nozzle multi-color printing.

• Fully compatible with traditional single-nozzle printers using AMS.

• Dedicated non-AMS version included, preserving the detailed panel lines and raised airframe inlays while also delivering almost zero material waste in a single-color print.

• A1 Mini Compatible.

• Functional moving control surfaces unlocked through future stretch goals.

Recommended filaments

The reference photos were printed using the following Bambu Lab filaments:

• Bambu PLA Tough+ Silver (12106) – Main airframe

• Bambu PLA Silk+ Silver (13109) – Metallic details

• Bambu PLA Silk Multi-Color Midnight Blaze (13902) – Canopy, base plate logo and text

Fun facts about the F-35C

• The F-35C is the carrier-based variant of the Lightning II family and the only version designed specifically for CATOBAR aircraft carrier operations.
• It is a fifth-generation stealth fighter, combining advanced low-observable technology with powerful onboard sensors and sensor fusion.
• The F-35C features the largest wing and control surfaces of all F-35 variants, providing greater lift during carrier launches and recoveries.
• More than 1,200 F-35s have already been delivered worldwide.
• The F-35 program has been selected by 20+ nations, making it the most widely adopted fifth-generation fighter in history.
• Designed to remain operational well into the 2070s, the F-35 will continue serving as one of the cornerstone fighter aircraft of NATO and allied air forces for decades.

Whether displayed on its own or alongside the rest of the Elite Squadron collection, the F-35C Lightning II represents the pinnacle of modern carrier-based aviation and the next generation of air dominance.

Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, MasterBuilds collectors, and anyone who enjoys building iconic aircraft with a premium, snap-fit design.