1/48 P-38J Lightning

The P-38 Lightning was one of the most feared fighters of World War II.

Thanks to its outstanding flight performance and enormous fire power, this high-altitude interceptor had numerous successes during its service with the USAAF. The prototype was launched on 27.01.1939. At the end of 1942 the first P-38s went into action in the Pacific theatre of war and quickly gained their reputation for great reliability. From October 1943 the P-38 was also flying long-range bomber escort missions over German territory. Due to its feared low-level strikes and surprise high-altitude dives, during the North Africa Campaign the German pilots gave it the nickname "Gabelschwanzteufel" (Fork-Tailed Devil). A total of 2,970 of the J version were delivered. The two Allison engines each had an output of 1,425 hp (1064 kW), top speed 660 km/h at an altitude of 7,600 m.

Structurally detailed surfaces.
Rocket launchers.
Alternative armament.
Auxiliary tanks.
Detailed Allison engine.
External exhaust gas supercharger.
Movable propeller.
Detailed cockpit with instrument panel and fold-back canopy.
One pilot figure.
Detailed landing gear.
Detailed decals for 3 versions.

Manufacturer:	Revell/Monogram
Product #:	rmx855479
Your Price:	$11.39
List Price:	$15.75
Availability:	In Stock

Scale: 1/48
Pieces: 118
Wingspan: 13"
Length: 9"

#1: P-38J, 2103993, "Marge", Maj Richard I Bong, USAAF, Pacific Theatre.
#2: P-38J Droop Snoot, 7F Q, "Bomba-Dear, USAAF.
#3: P-38M Night Lightning, 426865, USAAF, Pacific Theatre.

Assembly
Glue (tes3501) or Cement (hlc107)
Hobby Knife (tes50627c)
Sandpaper (k+s476)
Paint or Paint Set
Paint Brush (gyr211910)

Handy Tools - not required

Needle Files (exl55608)

Sprue Cutter (tes50628c)

Airbrush