Global Top1/48 Aircraft Series No.120
1/48 SCALE LOCKHEED® P-38®F/G LIGHTNING®
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Length: 240 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.
The P-38 Lightning was developed by Lockheed in response to a 1937 proposal from the United States Army Air Corps. Its twin V12 engines were housed one each in twin booms that stretched back to the tailplane, flanking a central nacelle containing the cockpit and weaponry. A combination of superb range, firepower and carrying capacity ensured that the P-38 was a superior fighter-bomber, and it made a considerable impact after joining fighting in Europe in 1942. It was also active in the Pacific War from late that year, its escapades including the shooting down of Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto in 1943 that provided a significant morale boost for the Allied cause.
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★This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 240mm, width: 330mm. ★Exhaustive studies of actual P-38 aircraft enabled this precise recreation of the distinctive twin boom aircraft form, with particular highlights being early model slimline engine cowlings, wing shape and rounded canopy design. ★Integrated landing gear bay and wing spar parts ensure sturdy assembly and accurate recreation of angle. ★Choose between P-38F and P-38G canopy designs, with each able to be assembled open or closed. ★The detailed cockpit features recreations of the control wheel, bulletproof glass plate, rear-mounted radio equipment and more. ★One-piece tailplane horizontal stabilizer slides on and is secured by rudder components. ★Metallic finish decals are used on main and nose landing gear strut cylinders. ★The nose has depictions of four 12.7mm machine guns and the 20mm cannon. ★Weights are included to ensure correct balance of the model when on display. ★Comes with a seated pilot figure, two marking options and an informative background information leaflet in four languages.
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★This view shows off the unmistakable Lightning form, with twin booms flanking a central nacelle, and leading back to the large tailplane.
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★Shown in this image is a P-38F cockpit, with dedicated parts included in the kit to depict its sideways-opening center canopy.
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★Here is the cockpit area for a P-38G: note the rearward-opening center canopy. Instrumentation and sights also differ between P-38F and G aircraft.
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★The highly realistic pilot figure was created using the latest 3D scanning techniques, and seating it in the cockpit will add plenty of extra realism.
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★Take a closer look at the detailed finish on the turbochargers. The kit includes two types of cowling parts for attachment in front.
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★Parts are included for 150- and 300-gallon drop tanks. P-38Gs in Operation Vengeance carried one of each, and can be recreated.
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★Choose whether to assemble this kit with the ladder in extended or stowed positions, with dedicated parts in the box to recreate either.
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★The slimline engine cowlings are captured with aplomb. Special decals are used to recreate the mirror sections on the inner faces.
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★Landing gear sections feature a sturdy design, with plenty of detail to admire on the depictions of their interior workings.
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★Zoom in on the integrated landing gear bay and wing spar section. At the front is a weight inserted to ensure that the model is correctly balanced.
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★A full color painting guide is included in the kit to ensure that you have all the information needed to accurately finish your very own P-38 masterpiece!
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★Inside the box, modelers will find a comprehensive decal sheet to recreate markings, plus masking stickers to aid with the canopy paint job.
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Tamiya Colors required
Tamiya Color spray paints for aircraft
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Tools & PaintsAS-6 OLIVE DRAB
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Tools & PaintsAS-7 NEUTRAL GRAY
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Tools & PaintsAS-12 BARE-METAL SILVER
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Tamiya Colors for brush and airbrush painting
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-1 BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-2 WHITE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-10 GUN METAL
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-11 CHROME SILVER
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-14 SKY BLUE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-18 SEMI GLOSS BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-23 CLEAR BLUE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-25 CLEAR GREEN
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-26 CLEAR ORANGE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-27 CLEAR RED
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-31 TITAN. GOLD
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-1 FLAT BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-2 FLAT WHITE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-3 FLAT YELLOW
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-4 YELLOW GREEN
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-7 FLAT RED
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-8 FLAT BLUE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-10 Flat Brown
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-15 FLAT FLESH
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-16 FLAT ALUMINUM
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-25 LIGHT SEA GREY
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-49 KHAKI
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-56 METALLIC GREY
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-57 BUFF
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-60 DARK YELLOW
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-64 RED BROWN
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-85 RUBBER BLACK
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Useful tools
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Tools & PaintsFINE PIN VISE D-R (0.1-3.2mm)
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Tools & PaintsFINE PIVOT DRILL BIT 1.2mm (SHANK DIA. 1.5mm)
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Tools & PaintsFINE PIVOT DRILL BIT 1.0mm (SHANK DIA. 1.5mm)
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Tools & PaintsFINE PIVOT DRILL BIT 0.8mm (SHANK DIA. 1.5mm)
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Tools & PaintsFINE PIVOT DRILL BIT 0.6mm (SHANK DIA. 1.0mm)
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Useful finishing materials
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Tools & PaintsPANEL LINE ACCENT COLOR (BLACK)
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Tools & PaintsPANEL LINE ACCENT COLOR (BROWN)
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Tools & PaintsPANEL LINE ACCENT COLOR （DARK BROWN）
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Tools & PaintsPANEL LINE ACCENT COLOR (DARK GRAY)
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Information is current as of September 26, 2019. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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