Academy Minicraft 1/48 P-38 J Lightning - Kit Review

A video review of the Academy Minicraft, 1/48 scale, P-38J Lightning, Kit No. 2126. An Initial Release model, from 1994.

Focus of this P-38 kit, is the personal aircraft of the Pacific War Ace, Col. Charles H. MacDonald, "Putt Putt Maru". Col. MacDonald was the 3rd highest scoring U.S. Ace, at the end of the war in The Pacific.

This older style kit features a detailed cockpit, recessed panel lines, choice of weapon stores, includes rubber tyres, and markings specific to MacDonald's fighter aircraft.