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A REALLY GREAT representation of the earlier Lockheed P-38 F/G-series aircraft. The molding is precise and light-handed. The kit goes together without ANY hassles, very much UNLIKE any of the competition's, read: HASEGAWA's and ACADEMY's 1/48 P-38 kits. The finished product can be likened to an actual P-38 F/G, shrunk-down in size to 1/48 scale! This kit is typical of the "industry standard benchmark" which has been set by TAMIYA, where 1/48 model aircraft are concerned! TAMIYA has continued in this vein, especially so after their hugely successful 1/48 P-47-series, F-14-series, their Bf.109G-6, and their Spitfire Mk.I... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by THIS modeler, who has been building model aircraft since 1958... THANK YOU and WELL DONE, TAMIYA!!!
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What a fabulous kit from Tamiya. The best Tamiya kit ive ever purchased. The best engineered kit ive ever seen. Everything fits perfectly. The joints are so crisp with no flash and the seams fit together so well there is almost no need for any filler except for the tail booms and even then if you use some Tamiya quick set on the seems when you glue it, just some minimal sanding and the joint is invisible. I really love the engineering used to place ball bearings as ballast to allow the plane to stand on all 3 wheels and not end up as a tail dragger. Without a doubt, the absolute best P-38 kit available.
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This is one of the latest releases from Tamiya. They always make highly detailed and accurate scale models, and this one is no exception. The scale and manufacturing is 99/100. There are so many aftermarket add ons available to really jazz up the kit, or you can build it straight out of the box, and still have a fantastic rendition of the famed Lockheed P38 Lightning.
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This is one of the best fitting models that I have had in 40 years The parts are so precise that it almost snaps together!!!
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The Tamiya P-38 is light years ahead of the ancient Revellogram, Academy, and Hasegawa kits.
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Tamiya did a great job of packaging with excellent full size color layouts, masking, and nose weights.
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Excellent quality, exactly what you expect from a modern Tamiya model. Superb fit, outstanding engineering and execution, clear instructions, interesting subject. All good!
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Tamiya quality is that needs to be said. Superb detail and perfect set of spare parts for my ongoing P38 projects
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This is yet another masterpiece from Tamiya. I've only done some dry fitting, but the engineering is phenomenal! Even better than their 1/48 Bf-109G-6!!!!!
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A well engineered, high quality model. What I have come to expect from Tamiya.
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