HSG09101   Hasegawa   1/48 P-38J Lightning 

TECH NOTES
     This is a 1/48 Scale P-38J Lightning Plastic Model Kit from Hasegawa.

    The Lockheed Lightning was one of the unique fighter aircraft of WWII
  featuring a twin engine, twin boom, design.  The aircraft served in all
  major theatres of the war and proved deadly to its adversaries in the hands
  of a skilled pilot.  The highest scoring US ace, Major Richard Bong scored 40
  victories over Japanese aircraft in various types of P-38.

FEATURES: 1/48th scale for static display - Skill level 2
          144 parts in lt grey and clear with raised panel lines and rivets
          Detailed cockpit with 10 parts: seat instrument panel, control
            yoke, side panels, armoured headrest
          Detailed and enclosed landing gear wells
          Propellers rotate if desired
          Ordnance includes: "tree" rocket launcher, (2) 500lb bombs,
            (2) drop tanks
          5 part canopy may be posed open or closed

MARKING
OPTIONS:  One decal sheet with 3 marking options
            1: P-38J, "194", "Virginia Marie", 433rd FS, 475th FG, 5th AF,
            Pacific
            2: P-38J, "170", 433rd FS, 475th FG, 5th AF, Pacific
            3: P-38J, "K N2", "Mom", 383rd FS, 364th FG, USAAF
          Airframe Colors:
            1 & 2: Overall natural aluminum
            3: Overall Olive Drab with Neutral Grey undersides
          Detail Colors:
            White, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Brown, Interior Green, Silver,
            Gun Metal

INCLUDES: One 1/48 Scale P-38J Lightning Plastic Model Kit.

REQUIRES: Assembly
          Cement
          Hobby Knife
          Tweezers
          Water for Decals
          Paint: See MARKING OPTIONS
          Paint Brushes
          Pin Vise or Drill
          Glue Tips or Toothpicks
          Adult Supervision

SPECS:    Scale:    1/48th
          Wingspan: 325mm
          Length:   240mm

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