Description
Guillows Lockheed P-38L Lightning.
From introduction until 1945, many modifications were made in the original design to comply with the needs of the air services. On April 18, 1943, a flight of P-38’s downed Japan’s great naval strategist, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, while he was flying on an inspection tour of the Solomon Islands. Due to its unusual configuration, the Lightning was dubbed the “fork-tailed Devil” by the Luftwaffe and “two airplanes with one pilot” by the Japanese-grudging respect earned by its formidable appearance and reputation.
Wing Span: 40"
Scale: 1/16
Brand: Guillows
About Guillows:
Unassembed balsa model kit. Some kits require balsa or wood glue to complete assembly.
Some kits will also require dope and / or tissue paper to cover wings & fuselage.
From introduction until 1945, many modifications were made in the original design to comply with the needs of the air services. On April 18, 1943, a flight of P-38’s downed Japan’s great naval strategist, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, while he was flying on an inspection tour of the Solomon Islands. Due to its unusual configuration, the Lightning was dubbed the “fork-tailed Devil” by the Luftwaffe and “two airplanes with one pilot” by the Japanese-grudging respect earned by its formidable appearance and reputation.
Wing Span: 40"
Scale: 1/16
Brand: Guillows
About Guillows:
Unassembed balsa model kit. Some kits require balsa or wood glue to complete assembly.
Some kits will also require dope and / or tissue paper to cover wings & fuselage.
Delivery Information
All of our products are stocked in New Zealand, and shipped from our Auckland warehouse. Therefore, there are no unexpected import costs or delivery delays.