1/48 Lockheed® P-38®H Lightning®
Tamiya is delighted to announce this limited edition variation on our 1/48 P-38 Lightning masterpiece kit to be sold in a white box format. New parts are included specifically for this kit to depict the P-38H a variant which was produced from May 1943 and were given an improved 20mm cannon as well as a bomb payload capacity of 1.500kg. More powerful 1.400hp engines were paired with intercoolers and radiators from previous variants.
About the Model
• This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Fuselage length: 240mm wingspan: 330mm.
• The unique form of the P-38 is captured in style with this kit allowing assembly of the P-38H variant. This kit creates a parked aircraft.
• New parts are included to depict P-38H-specific features such as larger supercharger intakes rear canopy without reinforcing frames instrumentation nose landing gear strut and bay covers main landing gear reinforcements upgraded 20mm cannon and 12.7mm machine guns that were often modified on the ground
plus turbocharger coolant pipe.
• Choose whether to attach optional main landing gear air duct.
• Weights are included in the kit to ensure correct balance of the model when displayed.
• A detailed cockpit features the wheel-type controls radio throttle box and more.
• 1 marking option is included depicting an aircraft with lively nose art and belonging to the 432nd Fighter Squadron part of the 475th Fighter Group that was devastatingly effective from 1943-44 over the Pacific.
• This product will be sold in a plain white box with a color label on the lid.
• Comes with canopy masking stickers and a full-color painting guide.