1/48 P-38J Lightning

This is a 1/48 Scale P-38J Lightning Plastic Model Kit from Hasegawa.

The Lockheed Lightning was one of the unique fighter aircraft of WWII featuring a twin engine, twin boom, design. The aircraft served in all major theatres of the war and proved deadly to its adversaries in the hands of a skilled pilot. The highest scoring US ace, Major Richard Bong scored 40 victories over Japanese aircraft in various types of P-38.

1/48th scale for static display - Skill level 2
144 parts in lt grey and clear with raised panel lines and rivets
Detailed cockpit with 10 parts: seat instrument panel, control yoke, side panels, armoured headrest
Detailed and enclosed landing gear wells
Propellers rotate if desired
Ordnance includes: "tree" rocket launcher, (2) 500lb bombs, (2) drop tanks
5 part canopy may be posed open or closed

One 1/48 Scale P-38J Lightning Plastic Model Kit.

Manufacturer:	Hasagawa
Product #:	hsg09101
Your Price:	$21.69
List Price:	$29.95
Availability:	In Stock

Scale: 1/48th
Wingspan: 325mm
Length: 240mm

One decal sheet with 3 marking options
1: P-38J, "194", "Virginia Marie", 433rd FS, 475th FG, 5th AF,
Pacific
2: P-38J, "170", 433rd FS, 475th FG, 5th AF, Pacific
3: P-38J, "K N2", "Mom", 383rd FS, 364th FG, USAAF
Airframe Colors
1 & 2: Overall natural aluminum
3: Overall Olive Drab with Neutral Grey undersides
Detail Colors
White, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Brown, Interior Green, Silver,
Gun Metal

Assembly
Cement
Hobby Knife
Tweezers
Water for Decals
Paint: See MARKING OPTIONS
Paint Brushes
Pin Vise or Drill
Glue Tips or Toothpicks
Adult Supervision