P-38E/J/L LIGHTNING
Scale: 1/48
Brand: ACADEMY
Item #12282

Was #2215

Build one of four P-38 LIGHTNING variants: J, J Droopsnoot, L
Pathfinder or F-5E Photo Recon

When the first XP-38 took flight in 1939, the Army Air Corps
instantly recognized that the Lighting had catapulted fighter
aircraft design well into the future. At a time when 325 mph was
an impressive speed for a fighter, the over 400 mph speed of the
P-38 has a shock to all those concerned, friend or foe. In the
early days of World War II the Lighting went through its share of
'teething' problems, but in the end it proved to be an awesome
fighter, notorious for long-range bomber escort during daylight
attacks on German targets.
MRC/Academy is releasing four decal variations to its P-38 kit,
all in the same box. This 1/48 scale kit comes complete with P-38
J, J Droopsnoot, L Pathfinder, and F-5E Photo Recon schemes.

Mount a clear nose to build a Droopsnoot, or insert windows in
the nose for the recon version. Arm a Pathfinder with 500 lb.
bombs, or load up a J with some 4.5 Rocket Launchers and High
Velocity Air Rockets (HVAR). It's all in there! The fuselage is
6.5? long, with a wingspan measuring over a foot.

Directions are clear and easy to follow for all variants. Comes
with fully engraved panel lines, a highly detailed cockpit and
landing gear compartment, and realistic PVC tires. A fine
addition to any P-38 collection.