1:72 P-38 Lighting stencils

The real subject

The P-38 Lightning was an American twin-engined fighter of the Second World War with an unmistakable twin-boom layout and the pilot's nacelle in the middle of the wing. It served as a fighter, an escort and a reconnaissance machine, and its broad smooth surfaces are a rewarding place for small lettering.

What the sheet contains

This is a collection of technical stencils and warning markings in 1:72 scale, that is of the small pieces of lettering that on a real aircraft mark filler necks, access panels, walking surfaces and the points for handling and lifting. It is precisely these details that bring an otherwise plain finish to life and give a model scale, because the eye recognizes at once how small the lettering on a surface is.

How to work with the sheet

• Cut the features out close to the edge of the print, so that no glossy edge is left behind.
• Go over the base beforehand with a gloss varnish; on a matte surface the edges will show.
• The way they are applied differs between the lines, so follow the instruction from the manufacturer on the packaging.
• Fix the finished work with a matte or semi-matte varnish.

Choose the position of the individual markings according to references for the particular machine and its equipment, because it differed in the course of service and between production series.

Who it is for

The sheet will be used by a modeler who is building the P-38 in 1:72 scale and wants to take the surface beyond the decals from the kit. The model, paints and varnish are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.