Tamiya 1/48 Lockheed P-38H Lighting Plastic Model

This is a plastic model kit and assembly is required.

- The Lockheed P-38 Lightning, a masterpiece fighter of the United States Army that has demonstrated its power in a wide range of missions, utilizing the high-speed power, heavy armament, and long-distance flight performance created by the unique fuselage structure of the twin-engine twin-boom.
- Of the P-38 series that continued to fight on the front line throughout the entire period of World War II, the H type appeared in the middle of 1943.
- Equipped with an engine with increased output, the H-type with improved parts such as pedestals was mainly introduced into the Pacific theater, engaged in the escort mission of the bomber unit heading to the Japanese air base.
- Advancing the battle with a one-stroke withdrawal tactics that made full use of overwhelming speed and fire power against the approaching Japanese military fighter, and produced many ace pilots.

[Model outline]
- 1/48 scale P-38H Lightning, plastic model assembly kit.
- Overall length 240mm, overall width 330mm.
- In addition to realistically reproducing the unique aircraft shape, the features of the H type with various equipment brushed up are faithfully modeled to the smallest details.
- Main girder parts that are integrated with the front leg storage are prepared to realize the strength and accurate dihedral of the main wing.
- Also note the precise details of the cockpit with control wheels. H-shaped parts are available for the instrument panel.
- Wind shield can be opened and closed.
- Reproduce the 20mm machine gun without the muzzle brake on the nose and the 12.7mm machine gun with the blast tube attached.
- The front legs and main pedestal cylinders are stamped with foil decals to give a high-quality feel.
- One set of markings for 475th Fighter Aviation Group 432th Fighter Squadron belonging machine [white 162], 1 pilot figure in a sitting posture is also set.
- With a weight that enhances stability during the exhibition.