Academy 1/48 P-38 Lightning WWII Fighter Scaled Plastic Model Kit

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1/48 scale Academy P-38 Lightning with four build variants, detailed cockpit, PVC tires, and ordnance options.

1/48 Scale P-38 Lightning Model Kit
Awesome WWII fighter, notorious for long-range bomber escorts
Build one of four variants: P-38J, Droopsnoot, Pathfinder, or F-5E Photo Recon
Includes 500 lb. bombs, 4.5 Rocket Launchers, and HVAR ordnance options
Fully engraved panel lines and realistic PVC tires

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Not included: Paint, Modelling Glue, Tweezers, Scissors, Modelling Knives, Modelling Files.

BrushesTamiya Basic Modelling Paint Brush Set
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TweezersVallejo Stainless Steel 120mm Flat Rounded Tweezers
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Sanding SticksScale Modellers Supply 27x175mm Coarse Grit Sanding Sticks 3Pcs
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Hobby KnifeVallejo Aluminium Classic Craft Knife
$9.10
GlueDeluxe Materials Plastic Kit Glue 20ml
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Sprue CuttersVallejo Photo Etch & Sprue Flush Side Cutters
$33.92

Overview

When the first XP-38 took flight in 1939, the Army Air Corps instantly recognized that the Lightning had catapulted fighter aircraft design well into the future. At a time when 325 mph was an impressive speed for a fighter, the over 400 mph speed of the P-38 was a shock to all those concerned, friend or foe.

In the early days of World War II the Lightning went through its share of teething problems, but in the end it proved to be an awesome fighter, notorious for long-range bomber escorts during daylight attacks on German targets.

This 1/48 scale Academy kit includes four decal variations, covering the P-38J, the P-38J Droopsnoot, the P-38L Pathfinder, and the F-5E Photo Recon schemes.

Features

Four decal variations included: P-38J, P-38J Droopsnoot, P-38L Pathfinder, and F-5E Photo Recon
Mount a clear nose to build a Droopsnoot, or insert windows in the nose for the Pathfinder conversion
Arm a Pathfinder with 500 lb. bombs, or load up a J with 4.5 Rocket Launchers and High-Velocity Air Rockets (HVAR)
Cockpit features embossed instrument and side panels with a realistic ejector seat, control stick, and clear sight reticle
Fully engraved panel lines and realistic PVC tires
6-1/2 inch fuselage and wingspan which is over a foot