Master AM-48-078 BAC Lightning – Pitot Tube (1/48)

The Master AM-48-078 BAC Lightning - Pitot Tube set in 1/48 scale is a high-quality accessory dedicated to BAC Lightning fighter models, one of the most famous British interceptor aircraft of the Cold War era. This product is designed for the precise recreation of the Pitot tube, an extremely important aviation component responsible for measuring the aircraft’s airspeed.

• Scale: 1/48
• Intended use: BAC Lightning – British interceptor fighter
• User countries: Great Britain and export countries (e.g. Saudi Arabia)
• Service period: Cold War, 1960–1988
• Material: precisely turned brass
• Product type: model detail, metal Pitot tube – dedicated accessory add-on
• Manufacturer: Master – a renowned brand in the modelling world

The original BAC Lightning was an exceptionally fast aircraft, serving as the backbone of RAF air defense for over two decades. It participated in numerous NATO exercises and was also operated by the Royal Saudi Air Force. A characteristic feature of the Lightning was its unique, conical Pitot tube mounted on the aircraft’s nose—a detail often insufficiently reproduced in standard plastic model kits.

The Master Pitot Tube is made entirely from precisely turned brass, ensuring durability, perfect geometry, and high realism of detail even in the smallest scale. Assembly of the part is very straightforward—simply use cyanoacrylate glue. The manufacturing precision and brass’s resistance to damage make it the best possible choice for BAC Lightning model detail in 1/48 scale.

We recommend the Master AM-48-078 Pitot Tube especially to intermediate and advanced modelers for whom perfect fidelity to the original and outstanding durability of delicate parts are important. The product significantly enhances the realism and aesthetics of the finished model and helps prevent easy damage to critical components—a common problem with plastic alternatives.

Assembly difficulty level: 1/5 – very easy, also ideal as a first metal detail for beginners.