This is an Academy 12282 1:48 P-38J Lightning Combination Version. When the first XP-38 took flight in 1939, the Army Air Corps instantly recognized that the Lighting had catapulted fighter aircraft design well into the future. At a time when 325 mph was an impressive speed for a fighter, the over 400 mph speed of the P-38 has a shock to all those concerned, friend or foe. In the early days of World War II the Lighting went through its share of “teething” problems, but in the end it proved to be an awesome fighter, notorious for long-range bomber escort during daylight attacks on German targets.

Scale 1/48

 Fully engraved panel line and rivet details

Highly detailed cockpit interior

Model as a P-38J, P-38J Droopsnoot, P-38L Pathfinder, or a F-5E Photo Recon HVAR

Bombs, drop tanks, and rocket launchers

Detailed landing gear with black PVC tyres

Accurate waterslide decals with illustrated placement guide

Easy to follow, illustrated assembly instructions

Decals for 4 aircraft: P-38J, Flown by Col Charles H MacDonald, CO 475FG P-38J Droopsnoot P-38L Pathfinder F-5E Photo Recon

Paint and glue not included