dragonlanceHR Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 You need the top right intakes to make a H model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One 48 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Some new pics on Tamiya's site now, looks really good. https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/61120/index.htm 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Pete Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 It's officially out now! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One 48 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Yep, ordered mine from a UK Ebay dealer yesterday, £53 ish delivered, not looked forward to a kit this way for some time, should be here mid to late next week I hope. Excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masinissa Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Ordered three kits (two for me one for a friend) from Lucky Model! They have $10 surface shipping with tracking and there was an 18% discount on my order. Each kit was $49.53 including shipping! Can't beat that. Tamiya has a booth and sells kits at a local airshow, once a year here, and they heavily discount their kits. But they won't beat this price. Can't wait to get mine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wuger91 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 (edited) Yahu Models future panels for Tamiya P-38 Source : https://www.facebook.com/1467853750137261/photos/a.1472368283019141/2459423674313592/?type=3&theater Edited November 25, 2019 by Wuger91 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocatlub Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 There is a one of these on Ebay for £15.03 LOL Paypal will be working O/Time on refunds! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caughtinthemiddle Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Review of several upgrades released by Eduard and Yahu Models (with comparison to kit's parts): https://www.kfs-miniatures.com/1-48-p-38-f-g-lightning-tamiya-waloryzacje/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wuger91 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) Future decals from Eduard in june for the P-38 Tamiya The same than Eduard Early P-38 BOX Edited April 15, 2020 by Wuger91 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wuger91 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) Edited April 15, 2020 by Wuger91 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caughtinthemiddle Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Just discovered this on Scalemates - H version is in preparation: Question is what H they intend to represent... 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acinonyx Jubatus Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Never mind the H version, when are we getting the J and L models, thats what I want to know 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 (edited) Apparently the "H" is a limited edition white boxing. New parts specific to P38H variant: Larger supercharger intakes, rear canopy without reinforcing frames, instrumentation, nose landing gear strut and bay covers, main landing gear reinforcements, upgraded 20mm cannon and 12.7mm machine guns that were often modified on the ground, plus turbocharger coolant pipe. · Choose whether to attach optional main landing gear air duct. · Weights are included in the kit to ensure correct balance of the model when displayed. · A detailed cockpit features the wheel-type controls, radio, throttle box and more. · 1 marking option is included, depicting an aircraft with lively nose art and belonging to the 432nd Fighter Squadron, part of the 475th Fighter Group that was devastatingly effective from 1943-44 over the Pacific. · Plain white box with a color label on the lid. One Shot Production Run! · Comes with canopy masking stickers and a full-color painting guide. I'm going to go ahead and make the assumption that if Tamiya is *not* releasing this as a mass production kit, then we probably won't see a J or an L. Edited May 21, 2020 by whiskey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Not sure that I follow the logic that a Limited Edition re-issue of the Tamiya kit as a P-38H variant that is not mass produced will probably lead to the conclusion that Tamiya will not produce the P-38J/L variant in due course. Given the parts breakdown of the original kit and the plethora of colour schemes/markings applied to the later models, I really cannot envisage a situation where they would abandon this idea (unless economic considerations come into force, of course). The P-38J/L was used by far more operators/nations than the earlier models and sported many more colour schemes than the standard Olive Drab/Neutral Gray. Think of all that wonderful WWII-era nose art and those esoteric Post War operators, particularly in Latin America, for which there are already a huge number of aftermarket decal sheets. Sure, we may have to wait some time for the kit (just like the Grumman F-14A+ or F-14B Bombcat) but that is normally how Tamiya roll. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 (edited) More about the white boxing - ref. 25199 - Lockheed P-38H Lightning Preview : https://youtu.be/xElAAgD_2-M?t=35 New sprue J for P-38H images: V.P. Edited May 28, 2020 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Now I've got to buy one 😁 https://www.facebook.com/578131849293846/posts/930008154106212/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Official details and photos of upcoming Tamiya ref. 25199 - 1/48th - Lockheed P-38H Lightning Source: https://tamiyablog.com/2020/05/official-details-and-photos-of-upcoming-tamiya-25199-1-48-lockheed-p-38-h-lightning/ Quote This model kit faithfully recreates the H variant of the Lockheed P-38! This limited-edition variant of the 1/48 P-38 Lightning masterpiece kit, will only be sold in a white box format. New parts are included specifically for this kit to depict the P-38H, a variant which was produced from May 1943 and were given an improved 20mm cannon, as well as a bomb payload capacity of 1,500kg. More powerful 1,400hp engines were paired with intercoolers and radiators from previous variants. • 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Fuselage length: 240mm, wingspan: 330mm. • This kit creates a parked aircraft. • New parts specific to P38H variant: Larger supercharger intakes, rear canopy without reinforcing frames, instrumentation, nose landing gear strut and bay covers, main landing gear reinforcements, upgraded 20mm cannon and 12.7mm machine guns that were often modified on the ground, plus turbocharger coolant pipe. • Choose whether to attach optional main landing gear air duct. • Weights are included in the kit to ensure correct balance of the model when displayed. • A detailed cockpit features the wheel-type controls, radio, throttle box and more. • 1 marking option is included, depicting an aircraft with lively nose art and belonging to the 432nd Fighter Squadron, part of the 475th Fighter Group that was devastatingly effective from 1943-44 over the Pacific. • Plain white box with a color label on the lid. One Shot Production Run! • Comes with canopy masking stickers and a full-color painting guide. V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 So they went to the effort to produce the spues etc for a one off limited edition, yes pull the other one, there will be another H for sure but with different decals. Their taking a leaf out of Hasegawa's book here 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One 48 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Yep, very odd for Tamiya to do a limited run, but then again, they seem to discontinue kits at the drop of a hat, so maybe? Been after a 1/32 Thunderbirds F-16 for ages, doubt they will ever re-release it, sometimes there is no logic to what Tamiya do, and that's kinda cool as well :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 On 5/28/2020 at 7:23 PM, colin said: So they went to the effort to produce the spues etc for a one off limited edition, yes pull the other one I believe the original plan was to release this as a special for a specific event that got canceled for familiar reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 2 hours ago, alt-92 said: I believe the original plan was to release this as a special for a specific event that got canceled for familiar reasons. And what event would that be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 uh.. my birthday party? No, just kidding. Some show, forgot what and where exactly. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 On 4/15/2020 at 4:49 PM, Wuger91 said: The instructions at Eduard site show the 'Bat Out Of Hell' with red spinners,not yellow. Which is correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 (edited) Announced at big H https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TA25199 V.P. Edited June 17, 2020 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 F-4 markings and nose installation. https://www.facebook.com/578131849293846/posts/945943202512707/ 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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