I first built this kit in the mid 1970s and it dated back from the early 1960s (mine was marked 1964 in the inner surface of the wing). I loved it for the sheer number of versions that you could make from one kit. The kit comes molded in silver plastic. Older versions of this kit tend to be very brittle but newer releases under the Revell tag are molded from a much softer plastic. The base kit is a good replica of the P-38L with the landing light in the leading edge of the let wing. You can also build the P-38J with the landing light installed in the bottom of the left wing (you have to open up the hole for the lens and paint over the leading edge landing light), the P-38J Pathfinder (Droop Snoot) with the glass nose for a bombardier, the F-5B Photo Reconnaissance version and the P-38M Night Fighter. The propellers will spin, though you need to pay attention to the way they are installed. The Props should spin outward at the top of the prop arc. The Pilot's Canopy and gun bay door can be made to be openable. The gun compartment comes complete with four .50 caliber machineguns and the 20mm cannon molded into the gun tray itself. The wheels can be made to roll if you flare the ends of the shafts with a heated screwdriver or knife blade after the wheels are installed. I used the head of a nail instead as it makes the flare a bit neater. Underwing stores include drop tanks, 1000lb bombs and rocket launchers. Decals included in this kit are for four different planes; One L version, the Droop Snoot, the F-5B and the night fighter. This venerable old kit has stood the test of time, still looking better than some more modern releases and is well worth the price, coming in less than most modern kits that only make one or two versions.Read full review
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It is a white box Monogram kit. Built lots of those as a kid and enjoyed doing so. Maybe a bit of nostalgia is involved but seeing the same kits I built years ago brings back great memories. This is a good kit. It arrived in great condition.
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All pieces fit perfectly with minimal trimming. There is a molded “leg” on tail so it will stand on three wheels. I prefer it stand alone so I cut off the leg and glued fishing sinkers inside the cowels. They simulate the engine weight and let the model free stand.
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Great model in 1/48 scale easy read instructions and paint instructions. Make 1 of 3 versions fighter, photo recon, or pathfinder
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