Guillows Lockheed P38 Lightning Model Kit

by Guillow

Product Features

• Assembly Required Skill Level 2. Ages 10 and up.
• Made from Balsa wood

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 10.2 x 4.2 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0006GZ274
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #187,333 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Product Description

1:16 scale. Wingspan 40". Giant scale Balsa wood model kit by Guillows. The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was a revolutionary fighter for the time with its tricycle landing gear, twin boom and turbo-superchargers. The first models were accepted by the Army Air Force in October 1941 and, by the end of the war, nearly 10,000 had rolled from the production lines. From introduction until 1945, many modifications were made in the original design to comply with the needs of the air services. On April 18, 1943, a flight of P-38s downed Japans great naval strategist, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, while he was flying on an inspection tour of the Solomon Islands. Due to its unusual configuration, the Lightning was dubbed the 'fork-tailed Devil' by the Luftwaffe and 'two airplanes with one pilot' by the Japanese-grudging respect earned by its formidable appearance and reputation. This WWII fighter plane is truly a beautiful replica of one of the most famous of the war. 3/4" scale with a 40" wing span makes for a large flying or display model. For .049 to .09 engines - control line, free flight rubber powered. Many operational features such as movable control surfaces, retractable landing gear and drop-able bombs. Gorgeous decals, a beautifully formed plastic parts- truly a scale model to be proud of. For ages 14 and up.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars model airplane kit, December 8, 2009

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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Guillows Lockheed P38 Lightning Model Kit (Toy)

I was dissapointed in the fact that this kit was a used kit. It had been opened and a few of the small parts are missing. I don't think I will be buying any more kits from you.