When the first XP-38 took flight in 1939, the Army Air Corps instantly recognised that the Lighting 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.
Features:
- Scale: 1:48
- Plastic model kit [unassembled]
- Decals for 4 aircraft: P-38J, Flown by Col Charles H MacDonald, CO 475FG P-38J Droopsnoot P-38L Pathfinder F-5E Photo Recon
- Fully engraved panel line and rivet details
- Highly detailed cockpit interior
- Bombs, drop tanks, and rocket launchers
- Detailed landing gear with black PVC tyres
- Accurate waterslide decals with illustrated placement guide
- Easy to follow, illustrated assembly instructions
Required to Complete:
- Assembly
- Cement (glue)
- Hobby knife
- Sprue cutters
- Tweezers
- Paint brushes (various sizes)
- Paint
This kit is a detailed scale model for hobbyists. Glue, paint and tools sold separately. Contains small parts. Actual product may vary slightly from the pictures shown.
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Academy 1:48 P-38 Combination Version Lightning
