Description
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. Its key features are: 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 tires Highly detailed landing gear compartment 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
Condition: Factory New
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes
Manufacturer: Academy
Model Number: 12282
MSRP: $45.00
Category 1: Model Kits
Category 2: 1:48
The Trainz SKU for this item is P11978415.
Trainz Product Id: 11978415
