TAMIYAUSA TAM61120 1/48 Lockheed P-38 F/G Lightning

Tamiya models just work-parts fit, instructions are clear, detail is amazing. A real pleasure to build.

This is a great kit but definitely not for beginners. Detail is spectacular and all parts need little to no sanding. Still working on it but am loving everything about it!

This is hands-down the best-designed, best-manufactured airplane kit I've assembled. All parts fit very well, and required minimal, if any, sanding or trimming. The model also comes with three ball bearing weights (and a specific place to include them inside the fuselage) to keep the finished aircraft resting on it's nosewheel, and not tip back.The instructions recommend Tamiya's AS-6 Olive Drab and AS-7 Neutral Gray spray can paints for the fuselage. I prefer the finer control that comes with an airbrush, so I substituted Tamiya XF-62 (olive drab) and AK 2013 (medium sea grey), and I was pleased with the results. For finishing layers I used Mr. Color GX100 Super Clear III (gloss) and Mr. Color GX113 Flat Super Clear, again with good results.The kit includes masking templates for all those canopy panes. These templates have not been die-cut, though, so you will need to cut them yourself with sharp knife.

This build has gotten so many positive reviews on YouTube and online. I have to agree with the reviews I have seen and read about.This model has been engineered so well that there is virtually no sanding of the edges or pin molds or gaps to be filled. Each piece I have assembled so far fits perfectly.The detail is so good that I barely used any PE or 3D decals I bought, thinking there would be room for enhancement. I did, however, use the decals for signage on the radio equipment sitting behind the pilot.This build has gone so smooth!

Unbelievable how well the panels fit together. Most other brands have a few weak or ill fitting parts but not this one

well engineered everything fits.

Finished putting this kit together and I am about to throw some paint. The kit itself is almost perfectly engineered. Many of the parts don’t even require glue. More importantly, this kit did not require any filling of gaps or seams. If you’ve built any vehicular models, then you know how uncommon that is.Cons: The decals are a bit thick and are not up to the quality of the rest of the kit. Also, ease and quality of kit may have erased some of my patience for working on lesser kits.Notes: There are several holes that need to be drilled out of the fuselage. Make sure to do that before the wings are put together.A few reviewers have claimed that this kit is one of the GOAT’s. I’m quite inclined to agree. Lovely kit.

Good kit, assembles well, looks great. Tamiya never disappoints.

This is a quality product. All pieces fit together perfectly.

Riktigt bra modell.Fina detaljer, bra instruktioner. Ett riktigt toppen kit, passformen är på episka nivåer, använde inte en droppe spackel vid montering.

Che dire il TOP in tutto, montaggio, precisione, pannellature, ecc. Dato il prezzo di acquisto (alto) lo consiglio solo ad esperti appassionati . Amazon perfetta e velocissima .

Tamyia in its finest. One of the best kits you can buy out there. Amazing details,fit and engineering. Get two of you can, not just one —> You won’t regret the decisions

Maquette pas encore montée, mais de ce que j'ai pu lire et voir sur les réseaux sociaux avant d'acheter, ce P38 de chez Tamiya est une référence pour l'importance des détails et l'extrême précision de l'assemblage, qui ne nécessite pas de mastic ! En plus, il y a une figurine de pilote qui est fournie. Rien de mieux sur le marché actuellement et plutôt bon rapport qualité prix.