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   This is a Plastic 1:72 Lockheed P-38F/H Lightning Model Kit from Airfix.
         It's rated skill level 2 and is recommended for ages 8 and up.

     Major Thomas Buchanan McGuire shot down 38 Japanese aircraft in the
Pacific Theatre in the P-38 Lightning. The second of his regular Lightnings,
named "PUDGY", is the subject of this kit. McGuire recorded 17 of his victory
markings while flying this aircraft. The P-38 Lightning had a maximum speed of
400mph at 25,000 feet.

FEATURES: 67 plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in grey.
          Includes a small, yet detailed, pilot figurine.
          Surface of plane is detailed with bolt heads, hatch grooves, and
            flap divisions.
          Nosecone mounted guns are recreated with grear detail.
          Cockpit gauges are accurately reproduced.
          Landing gear and clear plastic canopy are nicely detailed.
          Detailed pictorial instructions.

MARKING
OPTIONS:  One Decal Sheet With Markings for 2 Aircraft:
            1: 347th Fighter Group, On Detachment to 13th Air Force, USAAF,
               Guadalcanal, February 1943
            2: 431st Fighter Squadron, 475th Fighter Group, USAAF, New Guinea,
               Late 1943
          Airframe and Detail Colors:
            Humbrol 24, 33, 34, 53, 56, 60, 61, 66, 80, 98, 164

INCLUDES: One 1:72 Lockheed P-38F/H Lightning Model Kit

REQUIRES: Assembly
          Cement
          Paint (see MARKING OPTIONS)
          Brushes
          Sprue Cutter
          Modeling Knife
          File or Emery Board
          Tweezers
          Scissors
          Water for Decals
          Dry Cloth
          Adult Supervision

SPECS:    Scale:            1:72
          Fuselage Length: 6-1/2" (16cm)
          Wingspan:        8-3/4" (22cm)

COMMENTS: Keep small parts and sharp edges away from children.
          To avoid danger of suffocation keep plastic bag away from children.
          Paint should only be used by an adult in a well-ventilated area.
                                                                    jtt 7/11/00
                                                                          ir/jl



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