SAT69 Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 (edited) Just got a text from a friend in Canada and saw it confirmed by Tamiya USA. Tamiya will release a limited edition P-38H in a white box. Details here: https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/148-aircraft/148-lockheed-p-38-h-lightning/ Moderators if this duplicates another thread please feel free to remove. Edited June 21, 2020 by SAT69 Amended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caughtinthemiddle Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Inbox review of the P-38H boxing: https://www.kfs-miniatures.com/1-48-lockheed-p-38h-lightning-tamiya/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 (edited) Quinta Studio cockpit sets - ref. 48030 - Lockheed P-38G Lightning Sources: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Quinta-QD48030-1-48-P-38G-3D-Printed-coloured-Interior-for-Tamiya-kit/164298587585 https://www.facebook.com/groups/QuintaStudio/permalink/2994170910694083/ - ref. 48031 - Lockheed P-38F Lightning Sources: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Quinta-QD48031-1-48-P-38F-3D-Printed-coloured-Interior-for-Tamiya-kit/164298590783 https://www.facebook.com/groups/QuintaStudio/permalink/2994181587359682/ V.P. Edited July 20, 2020 by Homebee 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 I've seen their other 3D printed detailing sets, they certainly look interesting compared to the usual PE bits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caughtinthemiddle Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) Dedicated F-4A-1 and F-5A Recon Lightning conversion sets (resin + decals) from CMK: https://www.kfs-miniatures.com/1-48-recon-lightning-konwersje-cmk/ Exito Decals sheet for P-38F/G: Edited September 9, 2020 by caughtinthemiddle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCZ Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Sniff - and P-38J still not released/announced :( 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acinonyx Jubatus Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 No new aircraft kits from tamiya for 11 months now, except a rebox of the 1/32 P51 [F51] mustang, unless I have missed something P38 J/L should be on the cards looking at the parts breakdown of the F/G kit, hopefully soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 (edited) New variant in 2022 - ref. 61123 - Lockheed P-38J Lightning Quote ★ This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit depicting the Lockheed P-38J Lightning, a WWII aircraft of which around 10,000 were manufactured. ★ The dynamic form is captured in style, complete with enlarged engine cowlings and radiator fairings. ★ Air ducts connecting engine underside intercoolers and oil coolers are a real treat and should not be missed. ★ Features an accurate rendering of the altered canopy with flat front face. ★ Comes with three marking options, plus masking stickers to aid with painting of the canopy, a background information text on the P-38J, and a full color painting guide. Sources: https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/61123/index.htm https://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/61123/index.html https://tamiyablog.com/category/future-releases/ https://tamiyablog.com/2022/02/tamiya-featured-releases-early-2022-that-would-have-presented-at-the-nuremberg-toy-fair-2022/ V.P. Edited February 2, 2022 by Homebee 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Sweeeet … I need a “J” for a build and I may just splurge on this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boman Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 ALthough a very nice kit, it was a no-brainer that the P-38J (and L?) would eventually be released 😋 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Boman said: ALthough a very nice kit, it was a no-brainer that the P-38J (and L?) would eventually be released 😋 Not when it comes to Tamiya, you never know what they are going to do! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boman Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Certain things are more predictable than orthers I would say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 41 minutes ago, Boman said: Certain things are more predictable than orthers I would say Yes like Tamiya spending more money tooling an F-16C so a D could be produced or a P-47D so a late D/M could be produced 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 (edited) Release expected in July - Box art & decals - ref. 61123 - Lockheed P-38J Lightning Source: https://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/61123/index.html https://www.facebook.com/kenji.yanai.7/posts/5305545256205567 V.P. Edited April 19, 2022 by Homebee 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One 48 Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Not the best Tamiya box art perhaps? but looks like this pic was taken behind glass with reflections ETC? But for sure I will be buying one, even if its the only new kit I buy this year due to living costs going up steeply. It will be a superb state of the art 1/48 P-38 J Lightning kit for sure and I just cant wait to get to the exterior painting stage to do some masking for subtle variations in the bare metal polished finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tojo72 Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 (edited) Great,now I gotta spend more money !!! I finally broke down and got the F/G but this is the one I really wanted in the first place. Edited March 14, 2022 by Tojo72 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hub Plott Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Finally!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton guy Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 See how easy it is Academy. Just change the booms and give us a state of the art P-38F/G from your late P-38 kit is 1/72. Just like Tamiya, but smaller and in reverse. You know you want to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One 48 Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Heh, can remember my first 1/48 P-38 Lightning build and that was not so long ago, it was the Hasegawa Virginia Marie aircraft, great scheme, but oh boy, hard work for my skill set, or perhaps I got a bad example? it was the tail boom problem, getting the tail fins vertical, tried soft warm water dipping, elastic band's pulling fins slightly beyond where they should be, leaving them in warm water and hoping it would all spring back to vertical shape, no chance, not for me, have seen beautify built Hasegawa examples though, but my point is ... with Tamiya engineering, it will be right out of the box and we can get on with the rest of the build less hassle wise I've got a Trumpy 1/32 P-38 too, always hoped for a Tamiya one, so holding on to it a bit longer, although 1/48 is my preferred scale now, do have a soft spot for certain WW2 Aircraft, especially 1/32 Tamiya kits, but others too. Really looking forward to this new Tamiya P-38 J, couple of months now I guess? 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acinonyx Jubatus Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 I have been looking forward to this since 2020 Hopefully the aftermarket decal companies will go to town on this There are some great schemes from the 8th FG and the 475th FG, personly I would like to see markings for Joe Forsters Florida Cracker from the 432nd FS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Roberts Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Don’t want to start a decal wish list, but would love to see decals for “Wine, women and song”. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 News from Halberd Models. Source: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1370430263419973&id=538296593300015 Quote Good afternoon dear friends. You all know very well that on February 24, 2022, Russia attacked My country. It all started with rocket attacks and bombardments of peacefully sleeping cities. Today we are still trying to work even though the hordes of rapists and murderers are located 40 kilometers from my beautiful Zaporozhye. The work helps distract from the constant air raid sirens and periodic shelling and bombing of the city. Despite all the difficulties, postal and transport services are working and this allows us to send our products to customers. We have completed several of our projects that were started before the start of the war. Arado Ar 196 B-0 in 1/48 scale is intended as a kit conversion from Italery. P-38 Floatplane in 1/48 scale is intended for conversion kit from Tamiya P-38 F/G. I hope that the sets will go on sale soon. And a few more words that are not related to modeling. I would like to especially thank the peoples of Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia who received most of our women and children. In the most difficult times, you see who is ready to lend you a helping hand. Thank you very much! I managed to evacuate my wife and two children to the Czech Republic. Many thanks to Lubomir Kriz and Oleg Dudko, who helped in the evacuation and accommodation of my family. Take care of yourself during this difficult time. Best regards from Ukraine, Andrey. Слава Україні! Героям слава! V.P. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 On display at Shizuoka Hobby Show 2022 - ref. 61123 - Lockheed P-38J Lightning Source: https://hobby.dengeki.com/event/1542223/ V.P. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One 48 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 On 11/05/2022 at 08:20, Homebee said: On display at Shizuoka Hobby Show 2022 - ref. 61123 - Lockheed P-38J Lightning Source: https://hobby.dengeki.com/event/1542223/ V.P. Beautiful, just beautiful, Came on just now to mention this release, because it should be due about now, but because of lots of global issue reasons, its obviously slipped a bit ... LOL projected release dates for new Tamiya kits always seem to slip, and that's OK. I guess another month or so for UK widespread ordering, not seeing any available yet in the usual far east retailers either. I have the Tamiya F/G release already, but this is the version I really wanted ... and if I only have one more kit this year ( apart from Airfix's new 1/48 Buccaneer ) then this will be it by a country mile. I cant wait for this one, will build both together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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