Tamiya Lockheed P-38 F/G Lightning 1:48 is an injection-molded plastic kit of the early versions of the famous American twin-boom fighter. The package contains nose weight, masking templates and decals for two machines.
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An injection-molded plastic kit in 1:48 scale from Japan's Tamiya, from modern tooling introduced in 2019. The kit depicts the early F and G versions, so the package holds two different turbocharger shapes to tell the two sub-versions apart, as well as nose weight against sitting on the tail, masking templates for the glazing and decals for two machines: a P-38F from a unit used in New Guinea with a painted shark mouth and a P-38G from the squadron that took part in the action against the transport aircraft carrying Admiral Yamamoto. Chrome decals for small details and a color painting guide are enclosed as well.
The P-38 Lightning was a twin-engine twin-boom fighter with the cockpit in a short central nacelle; thanks to its unmistakable silhouette it earned the nickname fork-tailed devil. Mind the choice of version: the F and G are early machines and can be told from the later J and L at a glance. The early versions have slim, smooth engine nacelles, because the charge air intercoolers were hidden in the leading edge of the wing. The J and L versions were given a new intercooler moved under the engine, between the oil coolers, which created the characteristic deep chin under the propeller. Anyone who wants to build a late Lightning needs a different kit, and the other way round. The most famous action of the type was flown on the early versions as well: in April 1943 G-version machines flew hundreds of kilometers over the Pacific to intercept the aircraft carrying Admiral Yamamoto.
The kit is among the most technically refined in 1:48 scale and is buildable even for less experienced modelers; the parts fit and the seams fall under the engine nacelles. Glue with thin cement for plastic. Do not forget the nose weight, or the model with its nose gear will sit on its tail. The basic scheme is olive drab and neutral gray, which suits an airbrush and a first coat of primer. The metal surfaces of the engine nacelles and the propeller spinners come out after polishing and light weathering.
The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
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