P-38J Lightning

Name: P-38J Lightning
Brand: Revell-Monogram
Price: 17.29 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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

Revell-Monogram P-38J Lightning Plastic Model Airplane Kit 1/48 Scale #855479

Revell-Monogram # rmx855479

$17.29

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Retail $19.94 SAVE 13% !	Revell-Monogram Item # rmx855479 Features : 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.
Out of Stock Discontinued - No longer available for purchase

Spotlight Review

"Fun but confusing"

mcgoldrickkelly

This was a fun model to put together, but, because of the fact that there were three options for building (fighter, nightfighter, and radar interceptor), the directions were quite confusing. One option was to add a second cockpit for the radar operator which required that you cut open part of the fuselage, which is a dangerous option for a beginner like myself. Thus, I chose not to take this option in fear that I would cut up the model too much and destroy it. The directions for all three options are included in each step, as opposed to having a full set of directions (in order) for each version. Thus, this caused great confusion for me (for example, step one had directions for Option A, Option B, and Option C, and this continued throughout the directions. It was as if Revell wanted to save paper, but, in doing so, they made this model quite confusing. Nonetheless, if you go the safe route, the final product will b quite pleasing. Enjoy!

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Features

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.

Specs

Scale: 1/48
Pieces: 118
Wingspan: 13"
Length: 9"
Revell-Monogram Product Number: 855479

Requirements & Suggestions

Assembly
Plastic cement (TES3501) (PLS00002) (TAM87012) or glue (HLC107)
Modeling Knife (EXL16001) (EXL16018)
Sandpaper
Paint or Paint Set
Paint Brush
Handy Tools - not required
Needle Files (EXL55608)
Sprue Cutter
Airbrush

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Reviews

"Revelle 1/48 scale P-38 Lighting"

skippykeesler (Worden ILL)

Beautiful model of Lockheed's wonder plane.Good detail, and excellent decal sheet. I did add some detail to the main gear wells as this area is lacking any detail. The gun compartment is nicely detailed.I finally built the fighter version, I have built several of these kits and I always seem to build either the pathfinder or night fighter version,I have a weakness for the night fighter. I would highly recommend this kit to anyone with a little modeling experience.

"A smooth build."

modelman

Model did go together well, and parts all seemed to be fitting well and molded well. First model built since a long hiatus from model building, could've turned out a little better but that's no fault of the company, just my own. Fun model to put together and a light challenge but all steps seemed fairly smooth overall with no major areas that were to tough.

"Not for the Beginner"

51c4r1u5d0m1nu5

Once you work out the instructions, as they list 3 different options, which if you're not careful can send you scratching your head, this turns out to be an enjoyable, but some what challenging build, there are quite a lot of details to keep you on your toes, I chose to build this with the gun compartment open so you could see the guns and magazines, and in doing so I had to cut the decal that went on the nose, this took some doing but I think it turned out well. Cutting the rear section out to add room for the bombardier was very nerve wracking and I do not recommend this for the new or the faint of heart, it would be terribly easy to destroy this set at that step if you don't use but the utmost of caution. I recommend this for someone with a few builds under their belt