{"product_id":"1-48-lockheed-p-38-j-lightning-by-tamiya","title":"Tamiya 61123 1\/48 Lockheed P-38 J Lightning","description":"\u003cp\u003e1\/48 Lockheed P-38 J Lightning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTAM61123\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpblock_ block_v15_ wysiwyg_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg_area_\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 240 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpblock_ block_v8_ wysiwyg_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg_area_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAce Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeveloped in response to a February 1937 request from the armed forces for a fighter excelling in speed, firepower and range, the P-38 Lightning would be a wildly successful design that had around 10,000 units produced and spawned numerous US ace pilots. While its design was constantly evolved from its maiden 1939 flight onwards, more powerful engines eventually overtook the P-38's cooling function, and output was limited to 1,250hp at higher altitudes. In August 1943 the answer to this problem appeared: the P-38J, which featured intercoolers moved from the wing leading edges to the underside of the engines. The superior cooling enabled use of its full 1,425hp even at high altitudes, while the newly-available leading edge space was not put to waste, being filled with auxiliary fuel tanks to improve the fighter's range.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpblock_ block_v16_ wysiwyg_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img_\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/pkg\/61123_p1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/pkg\/61123_p1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg_area_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout the Model\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★This is a 1\/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Fuselage length: 240mm, wingspan: 330mm. ★This is a highly accurate model based upon extensive study of full-size aircraft. ★Accurately captures late-production P-38 features such as engine nacelle-underside intercoolers, flat first canopy glass, and more. ★Air ducts connecting intercoolers and oil coolers are faithfully recreated. ★Wing spar and nose landing gear bay are integrated for exemplary solidity and angle. ★A busy and detailed cockpit includes recreations of the Lynn-3 sight, distinctive steering yoke and more. ★Comes with marking options to recreate a choice of three different ace aircraft.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpblock_ block_v18_\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★The classic P-38 form features twin booms extending from behind the engine nacelles, flanking a central cockpit.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c2.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★Larger engine cowlings are faithfully recreated, as are depictions of ducts connecting the intercoolers.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c3.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c3.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★An authentic cockpit area captures late features like the flat-fronted first canopy and the two-piece third canopy.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c4.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c4.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★The model can be assembled with the canopy open or closed. Inside the cockpit, details such as sight and radio abound.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpblock_ block_v18_\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c5.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c5.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★Updated turbocharger shapes are accurately captured by the model.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c6.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c6.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★The elegant lines of the larger radiator fairings are faithfully depicted.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c7.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c7.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★This image lets you see the larger turbocharger air intakes, which use separate parts.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c8.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c8.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★The model features depictions of the landing gear bays without air filters.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpblock_ block_v18_\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c9.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c9.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★One of the marking options recreates ace Richard I. Bong's aircraft with distinctive nose art.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c10.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c10.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★Two each of 150- and 300-gallon drop tanks are included. (Image shows 150-gallon design). Clear parts recreate identification lights.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c11.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c11.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★A seated pilot figure is included to add that extra layer of detail, created using the latest 3D scanning techniques.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c12.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c12.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★Wing spar and nose landing gear bay are an integrated part, ensuring great solidity and angle. Weights help balance the model.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpblock_ block_v18_\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c13.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c13.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★ A clever parts breakdown on the tailplane gives fuss-free assembly and alignment.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c14.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c14.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★Three marking options are included in the kit, plus a full-color, 1\/48 scale painting guide.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c15.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c15.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★A full array of markings includes colorful graphics and even mirror finish decals.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c16.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/6\/61123\/61123_4c16.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★ Masking stickers are included to help with the canopy paint job.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306213892250,"sku":"4950344611232","price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/0480\/9626\/files\/61123_p1.jpg?v=1765471263","url":"https:\/\/orleanshobbies.ca\/products\/1-48-lockheed-p-38-j-lightning-by-tamiya","provider":"Orleans Hobbies Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}