1/48 P-38J LIGHTNING

Hasegawa - 1/48 P-38J LIGHTNING

The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was a World War II era American piston engined fighter aircraft. It was one of the unique fighter aircraft of WWII featuring a twin engine and twin boom design. It is used for interception, dive-bombing, level bombing, ground attack, night fighting, photo reconnaissance, radar and visual pathfinding for bombers and evacuation missions and extensively has a long-range escort fighter when equipped with drop tanks under its wings. The aircraft served in all major theatres of the war and proved deadly to its adversaries in the hands of a skilled pilot. The P-38J Lightning "Virginia Marie" was a production variant with improvement to each batch, including chin radiators, flat bullet proof windscreens, power-boosted ailerons and increased fuel capacity.

Hasegawa has become a leader in scale plastic kits by producing highly detailed models that impress the most demanding hobbyists. Because of the accuracy found in such areas as cockpits, interiors, engines, weapon bays and aircraft wheel bays, many Hasegawa models are built by professionals for museum displays. Ultimately, Hasegawa understands that the reward in model building goes beyond successful assembly. For the enthusiast, each model represents an opportunity to explore history, learn more about the subject and create a scale miniature to enjoy for a lifetime.

Features:

-Accurate scale model

-Highly detailed model kit

-Detailed instructions provided

-May require assembly and painting

-Waterslide decals

-Illustrated instructions

-Parts: 144 pieces

-Decal markings:

P-38J, "194", "Virginia Marie", 433rd FS, 475th FG, 5th AF, Pacific

P-38J, "170", 433rd FS, 475th FG, 5th AF, Pacific

P-38J, "K N2", "Mom", 383rd FS, 364th FG, USAAF

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