Product Description

- Reproduce the familiar twin-fuselage aircraft in 1/48 scale

[About the actual machine]
- The P-38 Lightning was a twin-fuselage, twin-engine American military fighter that first flew in 1939.
- It featured a unique style born from the pursuit of high speed and heavy armament, and was equipped with two turbocharged Allison V12 liquid-cooled engines, boasting a top speed of over 600 km/h.
- The J-type had a repositioned intercooler and was equipped with an electric dive brake, and just under 3,000 were produced from 1943 onwards.
- The P-38 was deployed on all fronts from Europe to the Pacific and produced many aces.
- They were also deployed to the U.S. Army's 8th Air Force in Europe, and played an active role in escorting bombers heading for air raids on Germany from bases in Britain.

[About the model]
- The model is a 1/48 scale, 240mm long plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the P-38 Lightning, a US fighter plane that appeared in World War II.
- Models the P-38J among many other types.
- The distinctive style of the twin-fuselage, twin-engine aircraft is realistically reproduced, including the panel lines.
- The landing gear is also delicately finished.
- In addition, the cockpit is also recreated in great detail, including the seat and control stick, enhancing the sense of realism.
- In addition, bombs and other weapons are also available.
- The finished product is very impressive.
- Markings are selected from those of the US military on the European front during World War II.
- A 1/48 scale P-38 kit with easy-to-assemble parts.

[Main features]
- 1/48 scale reproduction of the US WWII fighter, the P-38J Lightning
- Finished total length is 240mm
- Markings are selected from American aircraft on the European front of World War II



Item Size/Weight : 34.5 x 24.2 x 5.8 cm / 440g

Product Specifications

Item series

Platz/Italeri Aircraft

Country

USA

Item code

IT2834

JAN code

8001283028349

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