Eduard SIN648136 is an advanced detail set designed for the P-38F Lightning fighter aircraft model in 1/48 scale, produced by Tamiya. Created by the renowned manufacturer Eduard, this set is aimed at modelers seeking the highest level of realism and precision in recreating the power units of historic aircraft.

Historical Information

The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was an American twin-engine fighter, widely used during World War II by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF). Its characteristic twin-boom design and the use of Allison V-1710 engines made it an innovative and effective aircraft on both the European and Pacific fronts. The P-38F entered service in 1942 and distinguished itself during the Tunisian campaign and operations in New Guinea, among others.

Set Description and Materials

• Category: add-on set for plastic aircraft models
• Scale: 1/48
• Dedicated to: Tamiya P-38F Lightning
• Historical period: World War II
• Country of use: United States of America
• Material: high-quality resin and photo-etched (metal) parts
• Components: two detailed Allison V-1710 engines, wiring systems, engine cover parts, and small details
• Possibility to display the power units with open covers – interior exposition
• The set enables a much higher level of detail reproduction than the original Tamiya set

Product Advantages

The Eduard SIN648136 set is recommended for intermediate and advanced aircraft modelers who desire a realistic depiction of every element of the legendary P-38F Lightning’s engines. Precise resin engine castings, combined with photo-etched construction details and additional wiring, make it possible to create a spectacular diorama showing the full mechanics of the aircraft. The set offers easy integration with the Tamiya model, and its use significantly enhances the visual impact of the finished replica.

Assembly difficulty level: 4/5 – recommended for modelers experienced with resin materials and photo-etched accessories.

By choosing the Eduard SIN648136 P-38F ENGINES, you invest in an impressive appearance and authenticity for your model aircraft—a feature that will be appreciated even by the most demanding enthusiasts of historical aviation.