Im including the pages from the parts book hilighted to show which goes with which. Weight was kept to a minimum and it was far more advanced and faster than its u. The lockheed p 38 lighting is an american twoengine fighter used by the united states army air forces and other allied air forces during world war ii. All variants, from prototype to the m model and all photorecon.
Hobby boss easy assembly p38l5lo lightning airplane model building kit. Oct 14, 2017 the serial number 4427000 on my lightning represents a semifictional aircraft of this squadron. Guillows lockheed p 38 lightning model kit in wood. Revell 2 p38 lightning paul budzik fine scale modeling. Im not really in the market for building another p 38 even though i have a couple in the stash i built a promodeler p 38e within the last couple of years but as inspiration for those of you embarking on this challenging build and a p 38 is a challenge to get together, here is a photo of the actual glacier girl i took at last years. This was my 1984 attempt at sprucing up the venerable revell 2nd scale p38 lightning. Complete build of the new tamiya 148 p38 lightning. This book has 48 pages and over 260 sequenced colour photos. Be careful to support the handle bars so that the cables are not kinked b install the stem riser onto fork. Lockheed designed the p 38 in response to a february 1937 specification from the united states army air corps usaac. I say semifictional because although this serial number was indeed that of one of the converted p38ms, i have no way of knowing all the call numbers of those assigned to this squadron i. This is the p38 lightning us air force wwii fighter from the giant scale wwii series by guillows. Saville for a twinengine, highaltitude interceptor having the tactical mission of interception and attack of hostile. The original model was just for show and needed some adjustments in order to be printed.
The p38 lightning is an awesome addition to my collection and for anyones collection. I got the f6f hellcat on the way and plan on building the p40 tiger shark, p47 thunderbolt, dauntless, b17 flying fortresses and the b29 super fortress. Kit 324 this will be my second build log on rcg and my first scale buildoff. Dumas p 38fm lightning dum324 p 38fm lightning this is a rubber band powered model of the p 38 fm lightning from dumas aircraft. Balsa flying model kit designed to be flown rubber powered. Circular proposal x608 was a set of aircraft performance goals authored by first lieutenants benjamin s. P38 lightning group build are we there yet finescale. The p38 lightning was designed by 3dlabprint and will be printed by aerofred as a service. Printing a model airplane requires many hours of printing, typically, for the models we sell, between 24 and 280 hours if. Designed as a highaltitude interceptor, contrary to what some think, the p. With drop tanks under its wings,the p 38 was used most successfully in the pacific theater of operations and the chinaburmaindia theater of operations where it enabled two airmen to achieve the highestever per pilot tally of american aerial victories. Turbochargers were built from a combination of acrylic and brass machinings. This book is widely considered the best manual ever produced on rigging.
Lightning bicycle p38 assembly and operation manual pdf. Filleting solved the buffeting problem for the p38e and later models. They are both the same and the model has a 34 wingspan. It has been downloaded 47 times by fellow modelers from around the world. In his fourth scale model aircraft manual, mike ashey competently courses, stepbystep, through building and detailing the trumpeter 2 scale p38 lightning. Nones p38 lightning traced this years ago, about1975, and it is a nobrainer. Model sailing ships model ships marina real kombi motorhome build your own boat boat stuff boat building model ship building building plans few, today, can realize how important was the art of rigging a ship and reeving her gear in the days just old when all aloft was wood and hemp. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The first models were accepted by the army air force in october 1941 and, by the end of the war, nearly 10,000 had rolled from the production lines. Tame lightning, flying exhibitions in the p38 lightning. Digital pdf plans and building specs for a giant scale. Radio control model instruction manual wingspan approx. Guillows lockheed p38 lightning model kit, wood amazon canada. Lockheed p 38 lightning, history the lockheed p 38 lightning was a world war ii american pistonengined fighter aircraft.
Traced this years ago, about1975, and it is a nobrainer. P38 lightning 118 scale model putt putt maru during world war ii, the 475th fighter group was the bestknown p38 lightning group in the pacific theater, since it listed among its personnel topscoring aces richard bong 40 victories and thomas mcguire 38 and commanding officer charles macdonald 27. A couple of months later, lockheed had a deal to build test p. Trumpeter 2 scale p38l20lo lightning by jay wheaton introduction. The computeraided design cad files and all associated content posted to this website are created. At ebay right now there are two comet kits available of the p 38. The lockheed p38 lightning was originally designed as a bomberinterceptor and was never intended to be a fighter. You may build the p 38 lightning to fly with aileron, elevator, and throttle only by gluing the rudders to the vertical stabilizers. Developed to a united states army air corps requirement, the p38 had distinctive twin booms and a central nacelle containing the cockpit and armament. The integrity of this construction set has been subjected to numerous. Lockheed p38 lightning, world war 2 warbirds, airplane models, p38 book store the p38 lightning was built by lockheed during world war 2. We are open, but orders may be delayed unexpectedly. Guillows p38 lightning 2001 powered balsa flying model.
In fact, over powered engine may cause severe damage and injuries. Giant scale p38 lightning 114 giant scale rc model airplane. Details about giant scale p38 lightning 114 giant scale rc model airplane pdf plans. Hobby boss easy assembly p38l5lo lightning airplane model.
Restricted this manual is the text for your training as a p 38 pilot. Use filters to find rigged, animated, lowpoly or free 3d models. White lightning, graphic excerpts from warren bodies brilliant new volume on lockheeds p38. Justnot a model id pull out of the stash just for the enjoyment of a great build.
Mike ashey has released a new ebook which is the 4th in the series of the comprehensive series scale model manuals, this time the focus is on the trumpeter 2 p38 lightning. Molt models parkflyer p 38 lightning specifications and kit requirements the p 38 lightning is a fully functional aileron, rudder, elevator, and throttle controlled aircraft 4 channel. Lockheed p38 lightning 148 scale model with images. This is my design and build of a swappable lightning complete with scale pdf plans. Developed to a united states army air corps requirement, the p 38 had distinctive twin booms and a central nacelle containing the cockpit and armament. Guillows lockheed p38 lightning model kit, wood amazon. The lockheed p38 lighting is an american twoengine fighter used by the united states army air forces and other allied air forces during world war ii. The first photos are examples of a completed model, andor a real airplane, not being sold. P38 lightning balsa model kit with images model aeroplanes.
The book is available in either a paper version or as a set of pdf files. The p38 lighting plan shows the installation of robart retracts, servos and 3 cu. From introduction until 1945, many modifications were made in. The lockheed p38 lightning was a revolutionary fighter for the time with its tricycle landing gear, twin boom and turbosuperchargers. List of surviving lockheed p38 lightnings wikipedia. The p 38 lightning was designed by 3dlabprint and will be printed by aerofred as a service.
The lockheed p 38 lightning was a revolutionary fighter for the time with its tricycle landing gear, twin boom and turbosuperchargers. Developed for the united states army air corps, the p38 had distinctive twin booms and a central nacelle containing the cockpit and armament. The cockpit was all scratch built and the canopy was vacuumformed. This was my 1984 attempt at sprucing up the venerable revell 2nd scale p 38 lightning. Second, he is focused on the model more than the history and operation of the aircraft. The lockheed p38 lightning is a world war iiera american pistonengined fighter aircraft. Lockheed p 38 lightning model hobbies model airplanes helicopters plastic models scale models wwii aircraft military modelbrouwers. Plus, tips and tricks to make your build experience easier and more. Printing a model airplane requires many hours of printing, typically, for the models we sell, between 24 and 280 hours if the job is done one one single printer. The trumpeter p38 is in my opinion a spectacular kit, and a good thing too because unlike its two famous wwii usaaf brothers the p47 and p51, there is not much to choose from in larger scale p38s. Model ship building, building a deck, hms victory, boat painting, boat design, submarines, tall ships, boat plans, architecture plan. Lockheed p38 lightning, history the lockheed p38 lightning was a world war ii american pistonengined fighter aircraft. Giant scale p38 lightning 114 giant scale rc model.
After kelseys first flight, he went down to washington d. Model airplanes viewing p38 lightning vintage pdf scale. Construction began in july 1938, and the xp38 first flew on 27 january 1939 at the hands of ben kelsey. Model sailing ships, model ships, model ship building, ship craft, hms. I unfortunately dont have a lot of photos of all that was done to this kit. The serial number 4427000 on my lightning represents a semifictional aircraft of this squadron. This is an easy scratch build project, and a great flying model. The lockheed p 38 lightning was originally designed as a bomberinterceptor and was never intended to be a fighter. Instructions are vague and lack the clarity found in the old vintage monogram p38 kit instructions. Lockheed p 38 lightning, model hobbies, military modelling, united states army, model airplanes, model ships, plastic models, scale models, fighter jets.
The picturepacked, privately printed, 48page guide sports 261 sequentially arranged photos plainly charting the whole process. For example in the first image below, he lists recommended kits in 2, 148 and 172 scale and then references them against the drawing to identify the changes to be made to replicate one of the 26 p38 lightning variants in this title. Academy p38m nightmareer, night lightning or the p38m. The book will be a very useful reference for anyone planning to build any p38. Free plans and projects limited description available for this plan airplane plan converted to pdf format for easier viewing and printing. The air forces most experienced training and supervisory personnel have collaborated to make it a complete exposition of what your duties as a pilot ore, how each duty will be performed, and why it must be performed in the manner prescribed. Allied propaganda claimed it had been nicknamed the forktailed devil german. Popular p 38 lightning books meet your next favorite book. My grandson is very happy with the model and has begun building it, and will hang from his ceiling with his other model airplanes. What is a visual difference between the p38g and h. Scale buildoff 4 p38 lightning by dumas products, inc.
Two miniature electric motors and landing light on the left wing. Lockheed p38 fg lightning, tamiya 61120 2019 scalemates. Im not really in the market for building another p38 even though i have a couple in the stash i built a promodeler p38e within the last couple of years but as inspiration for those of you embarking on this challenging build and a p38 is a challenge to get together, here is a photo of the actual glacier girl i took at last years. Trumpeter 2 scale p38l20lo lightning large scale planes. A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. Lockheed p 38 lightning pilot training manual usaaf detailed systems diagrams, photos, performance charts, procedures etc. You may build the p38 lightning to fly with aileron, elevator, and throttle only by gluing the rudders to the vertical stabilizers. This is a rubber band powered model of the p38 fm lightning from dumas aircraft. Lockheed p38 lightning 52 scale rc model airplane printed.
Of the 10,037 planes built, 26 survive today, 22 of which are located in the united states, and 10 of which are airworthy. Available in any file format including fbx, obj, max, 3ds, c4d. Some are marvels of aircraft design and others a great start for your next project. Academy p38m nightmareer, night lightning or the p38m in. For example in the first image below, he lists recommended kits in 2, 148 and 172 scale and then references them against the drawing to identify the changes to be made to replicate one of the 26 p 38 lightning variants in this title. Lockheed p 38 lightning, model hobbies, military modelling, united states army, model. P38 lightning vintage pdf scale model plan free plans and projects limited description available for this plan airplane plan converted to pdf format for easier viewing and printing.
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