Build a 1/48 scale Lockheed P-38 Lightning model representing the early F and G variants. This detailed plastic kit is for aircraft modelers who want a distinctive parked display subject.
The kit is unassembled and requires assembly. It recreates the Lightning's twin-boom layout, central cockpit nacelle, early engine details, and long-range drop-tank options.
Kit Details
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Subject: Lockheed P-38F and P-38G Lightning
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Scale: 1/48
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Material: Plastic model kit
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Finished size: Approximately 240 mm fuselage length and 330 mm wingspan
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Set contents: One unassembled kit with parts for two 150-gallon and two 300-gallon drop tanks, two marking options, canopy masking stickers, mirror stickers, and a full-color painting guide
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Display: Parked aircraft configuration with open or closed canopy options; included weights help balance the model
Features
- Early P-38 details, including slimline engine cowlings, leading-edge intercoolers, and a curved canopy front
- Detailed cockpit with wheel-type controls, radio, and throttle box
- Dedicated F- and G-variant canopy parts with different hatch positions
- Two marking options: “White 147” P-38G and “White 33” P-38F
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See the Tamiya USA product information for manufacturer details.
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