1/48 Lockheed P-38 F/G Lightning
$60.00
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■Product Description
[Lockheed's Innovation: Getting to the Origins]
Developed based on the requirements of the U.S. Army Air Corps in February 1937, the P-38 Lightning was Lockheed's first officially adopted fighter aircraft. Boasting a production run of approximately 10,000 units, it produced many ace pilots. To pursue speed, it was equipped with two supercharged V-12 engines, and adopted a unique airframe structure with a long boom extending from the rear of the engine cowling connected to the tail fin, and the pilot seated in the central fuselage. It recorded a speed of 675 km/h on its maiden flight and also demonstrated excellent climbing ability. It was also characterized by its powerful firepower, with four 12.7 mm machine guns and one 20 mm cannon positioned in the nose. Furthermore, its long range and high bomb carrying capacity allowed it to perform missions as a fighter-bomber. Deployed to the European front from around 1942, it played an active role as a main escort fighter for strategic bombers and as a reconnaissance aircraft. Meanwhile, it was also deployed to the Pacific front from around the end of 1942, and is particularly known for its participation in Operation Vengeance in 1943, which involved a surprise attack on the aircraft carrying Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto. Experience firsthand the innovative design philosophy of Lockheed, which has continued to produce cutting-edge and original military aircraft since the birth of the P-38, and the aircraft that was the origin of it all.
■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Tamiya
Item No: 61120
Scale: 1/48
JAN: 4950344611201
■Remarks
[Model Specifications]
★This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Overall length 240mm, overall wingspan 330mm. ★The unique shape of the aircraft is faithfully reproduced based on research of the actual aircraft. ★The slim engine cowling, the main wing with an intercooler built into the leading edge, and the curved first windshield are all modeled in their entirety. ★Main spar parts integrated with the nose landing gear bay are provided to achieve wing strength and accurate dihedral angle. ★A convertible kit that allows you to assemble either the F or G type. ★The canopy can be opened or closed. Dedicated second canopy parts are provided for the F type, which opens to the side, and the G type, which opens vertically. ★The cockpit is finished with a three-dimensional feel, including the distinctive control wheel, the bulletproof glass positioned behind the gunsight, and the radio equipment at the rear of the cockpit. ★The rear of the fuselage is secured by inserting the integrated horizontal stabilizer and fixing it with the rudder part. This achieves both ease of assembly and accuracy of tail alignment. ★Foil-stamped decals are used for the cylinder parts of the nose gear and main landing gear struts. ★The sleek nose shape equipped with four 12.7mm machine guns and a 20mm cannon is also a highlight. ★Includes weights to increase stability when on display. ★Includes one seated figure, two types of markings, and an actual aircraft explanation booklet.
The photo shows the kit assembled and painted.
1/48 Lockheed P-38 F/G Lightning
$60.00
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Product Weight: 0.65 kg
[Lockheed's Innovation: Getting to the Origins]
Developed based on the requirements of the U.S. Army Air Corps in February 1937, the P-38 Lightning was Lockheed's first officially adopted fighter aircraft. Boasting a production run of approximately 10,000 units, it produced many ace pilots. To pursue speed, it was equipped with two supercharged V-12 engines, and adopted a unique airframe structure with a long boom extending from the rear of the engine cowling connected to the tail fin, and the pilot seated in the central fuselage. It recorded a speed of 675 km/h on its maiden flight and also demonstrated excellent climbing ability. It was also characterized by its powerful firepower, with four 12.7 mm machine guns and one 20 mm cannon positioned in the nose. Furthermore, its long range and high bomb carrying capacity allowed it to perform missions as a fighter-bomber. Deployed to the European front from around 1942, it played an active role as a main escort fighter for strategic bombers and as a reconnaissance aircraft. Meanwhile, it was also deployed to the Pacific front from around the end of 1942, and is particularly known for its participation in Operation Vengeance in 1943, which involved a surprise attack on the aircraft carrying Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto. Experience firsthand the innovative design philosophy of Lockheed, which has continued to produce cutting-edge and original military aircraft since the birth of the P-38, and the aircraft that was the origin of it all.
■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Tamiya
Item No: 61120
Scale: 1/48
JAN: 4950344611201
■Remarks
[Model Specifications]
★This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Overall length 240mm, overall wingspan 330mm. ★The unique shape of the aircraft is faithfully reproduced based on research of the actual aircraft. ★The slim engine cowling, the main wing with an intercooler built into the leading edge, and the curved first windshield are all modeled in their entirety. ★Main spar parts integrated with the nose landing gear bay are provided to achieve wing strength and accurate dihedral angle. ★A convertible kit that allows you to assemble either the F or G type. ★The canopy can be opened or closed. Dedicated second canopy parts are provided for the F type, which opens to the side, and the G type, which opens vertically. ★The cockpit is finished with a three-dimensional feel, including the distinctive control wheel, the bulletproof glass positioned behind the gunsight, and the radio equipment at the rear of the cockpit. ★The rear of the fuselage is secured by inserting the integrated horizontal stabilizer and fixing it with the rudder part. This achieves both ease of assembly and accuracy of tail alignment. ★Foil-stamped decals are used for the cylinder parts of the nose gear and main landing gear struts. ★The sleek nose shape equipped with four 12.7mm machine guns and a 20mm cannon is also a highlight. ★Includes weights to increase stability when on display. ★Includes one seated figure, two types of markings, and an actual aircraft explanation booklet.
The photo shows the kit assembled and painted.