Lockheed P-38J Lightning 1/48 Tamiya aircraft

Lockheed P-38J Lightning aircraft in 1/48 scale. Tamiya reference 61123.

Model to mount and paint. Paints and glue not included.

Wingspan: 330mm
Length: 240mm

THE MOST IMPRESSIVE VERSION OF THE LEGENDARY LIGHTNING

THE HUNTER OF THE U.S. AS OF THE PACIFIC WAR

This late version of the famous P-38 Lightning that succeeded the F and G (61120) was distinguished by its "chin" radiators (so called because of their protruding air intakes) now located under each engine. 2,970 P-38Js were produced between August 1943 and June 1944, which, combined with the P-38L, constitutes two-thirds of the approximately 10,000 P-38s produced. The first two American aces of the 2nd G.M. flew on P-38J, demonstrating its effectiveness in the Pacific War.

• Kit to assemble scale 1/48.
• Length: 240mm, wingspan: 330mm.
• All the specifics of the late J version of the P-38 meticulously reproduced.
• New front radiators and compressors.
• Closed or open canopy.
• Cockpit conforming to a late Lightning with broom handle (replacing the steering wheel) and Lynn-3 viewfinder.
• Reinforced landing gear in accordance with a late P-38.
• Three metal balls to install in the nose and engines so that the model rests well on its tricycle train.• Additional tanks of 150 and 300 gallons to choose from.
• Three marking possibilities for the aircraft of great American aces of the Pacific War:

"Marge" by Major Richard I. Bong (40 victories),
"Pudgy" by Major Thomas McGuire (38 wins)
"Putt Putt Maru" by Colonel Charles Henry MacDonald (27 wins).

Recommended paints:

86512 AS12 Silver Metal Bare
81507 X7 Glossy Red
81510 X10 Glossy Steel Grey
81511 X11 Chrome Glossy Silver
81518 X18 Satin Black
81701 XF1 Matte Black
81702 XF2 Matte White
81703 XF3 Matte Yellow
81704 XF4 Green Matte Yellow
81705 XF5 Matte Green
81716 XF16 Matte Aluminum
81725 XF25 Light Sea Grey
81756 XF56 Matte Metal Grey
81762 XF62 Olive Drab matte
81785 XF85 Black Matte Rubber