Tamiya 1/48 Aircraft Series LOCKHEED P-38 F/G LIGHTNING japan NEW

Plastic / aircraft model assembly kit

Total length = 240 mm The photo shows the kit assembled and painted.

[Revolutionary Lockheed approaches its origin]
Developed as a high-speed, heavy-armed, long-distance fighter based on the February 1937 US Army Air Corps requirements.
The P-38 Lightning, the first formula-equipped fighter, was the first to produce Lockheed's first ace pilot, boasting a production volume of approximately 10,000 aircraft.
In order to pursue speed, two V-type 12-cylinder engines with a supercharger are installed, a long boom extending behind the engine cowl is connected with a tail, and a unique body structure is adopted in which a pilot is placed on the center fuselage.
It recorded 675km / h during the first flight and demonstrated excellent climbing power.
It also features powerful firepower with four 12.7mm machine guns and one 20mm cannon at the nose.
In addition, due to its long cruising capability and high bomb loading capability, he also served as a fighter-bomber.
It was deployed on the European front from around 1942, and was also active as a mainstay asylum fighter and reconnaissance fighter for strategic bombers.
On the other hand, it was introduced to the Pacific front from the end of 1942, and it is also known that it participated in the vengeance operation that surprised the aircraft of Isoroku Yamamoto in 1943.
Since the birth of the P-38, please enjoy the aircraft that became the starting point of Lockheed's innovative design philosophy, which continues to produce the original military aircraft that is at the forefront of the times.

[Model outline]
★ 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit.
Total length 240mm, total width 330mm.
★ The unique shape of the aircraft is faithfully reproduced by interviewing the actual aircraft.
★ Modeled with all the features of the early model, including a slim engine cowling, a main wing with a built-in intercooler on the leading edge, and a curved first windshield.
★ Main girder parts integrated with the front leg storage are available to achieve the strength of the main wing and the precise angle.
★ Convertible kit that can be assembled by selecting F type or G type.
★ The windshield can be opened or closed.
Second windshield parts dedicated to F type that opens horizontally and G type that opens vertically are prepared.
★ In addition to the characteristic control wheels, the cockpit has a three-dimensional finish, such as bulletproof glass placed behind the sight and radio equipment behind the cockpit.
★ The rear part of the fuselage is fitted with an integrated horizontal tail and fixed with a rudder component.
Both ease of assembly and accuracy of tail alignment.
★ Foil stamping decals are used for the front leg and main pedestal cylinder.
★ The smart nose shape equipped with 4mm 12.7mm machine gun and 20mm cannon is also a highlight.
★ Includes weight to increase stability during the exhibition.
★ Includes a sitting doll, two types of markings, and a description of the actual machine.

-A long boom extending behind the engine cowl is connected with the tail, and the unique fuselage shape with a cockpit in the center fuselage is faithfully reproduced.

・ F type that the second draft shield opens sideways.
The second draft shield has special parts.

・ G type that the second draft shield opens vertically.
The instrument panel and sighting device also reproduce the difference between the F and G types.

-Includes a realistic pilot doll with a sitting posture reproduced by 3D scanning.

-The exhaust turbine supercharger is also reproduced in three dimensions.
Two types of cowling in front of the turbo unit are available.

・ Two drop tanks are available: 150 gallon and 300 gallon.
The state of 300 gallons and 150 gallons at the time of the surprise of Yamamoto's aircraft can also be reproduced.

-Elevating ladders are prepared in a stored / unfolded state.
Either one can be assembled.

-Modeled slim engine cowl without intercooler.
The mirror part inside the cowl is expressed with foil stamping decals.

・ Main pedestal with high strength.
The interior of the main landing gear is also precisely finished.

・ Main girder parts integrated with the front leg storage are provided to achieve the strength of the main wing and the precise angle.
Set weights on the nose and cowl front to increase stability during the exhibition.

・ With color painting drawing to match two kinds of markings.

-In addition to marking decals, a mask seal for canopy painting is also included.

Information is correct as of September 26, 2019. Product names, prices, release dates, specifications, etc. are subject to change without notice.

(From Tamiya website)