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         This is a 1/48 P-38J Lightning Plastic Airplane Model Kit.
    Skill Level 2 for ages 10 to Adult, Intermediate to Advanced Modelers.

Prototype Information:
  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
          118 parts in silver, black, and clear with raised panel lines and
            rivets
          Optional parts to build one of 3 variants: standard P-38J fighter,
            P-38J "Droop Snoot" pathfinder, and P-38M two seat nightfighter
          Cockpit detail: control wheel, instrument panel, seat, opening canopy
          Detailed nose gun bay for fighter and nightfighter variants

MARKING
OPTIONS:  One decal sheet with 3 marking options
          1: P-38J, 2103993, "Marge", Maj Richard I Bong, USAAF, Pacific
            Theatre.
          2: P-38J Droop Snoot, 7F Q, "Bomba-Dear, USAAF.
          3: P-38M Night Lightning, 426865, USAAF, Pacific Theatre.
          Airframe Colours:
            1 & 2: Overall natural aluminum with black anti glare panels
            3: Overall Gloss Black
          Detail Colours:
            White, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Brown, Interior Green, Silver,
            Gun Metal

REQUIRES: Paint (See MARKING OPTIONS)
          Basic tools: Hobby knife, paint brushes, sandpaper.
          Nice-to-have tools: Needle file set, sprue cutter (see XURON),
            airbrush and associated accessories
          Adhesives:
            Major components - liquid plastic cement (Testors, TENAX 7R)
            Clear parts - White glue, odorless CA, or TENAX 7R
            Detail parts - CA or tube-type (thick) plastic cement.

SPECS:    Scale: 1/48th
          Wingspan: 13"
          Length: Approx. 9"

COMMENTS: The kit also includes parts to build and F-5A Reconnaissance aircraft,
            but this is not mentioned in the instructions and no decals are
            included for this version.