Hasegawa 1/48 P-38J Lightning Model Kit

The Lockheed P-38J Lightning is the definitive variant of Kelly Johnson's revolutionary twin-boom, twin-engine fighter. The P-38's unique configuration — with counter-rotating propellers eliminating torque, tricycle landing gear, and concentrated nose-mounted armament — made it one of WWII's most versatile aircraft. America's two top aces, Richard Bong (40 kills) and Thomas McGuire (38 kills), both flew P-38s in the Pacific. This 1/48 scale Hasegawa kit captures the Lightning's dramatic silhouette with impressive span and detail.