Exito Decals P-38F/G ‘Lightning Strike’ (ED48009) 1:48

[Mike]

P-38F/G ‘Lightning Strike’ (ED48009)

1:48 Exito Decals

 

 

The Lockheed Lightning was one of those aircraft that lived up to its name, being a fast and manoeuvrable aircraft, despite its relatively large size.  Brought quickly into service, it played a greater part in the Pacific War (PTO), although it was also used in the European Theatre of Operations (ETO) and the Middle East as airframes became available.  With the introduction of Tamiya’s lovely new P-38F/G in 1:48, it’s a happy coincidence for Lightning lovers™.

 

BEWARE: There are a few painted caricature boobies in this set, so if you’re of a nervous disposition you should look away now.  The rest of you degenerates may carry on reading.

 

This decal set arrives in Exito’s high quality resealable packaging with a big piece of thick card keeping everything straight and safe.  Within is a glossy cover sheet plus three double-sided glossy sheets detailing each of the three decal options with many views to assist with the painting and decaling process.  Small photos confirm the design choices of the artists, reasoning behind colour choices and a list of colours necessary to complete painting is given in a number of brands, with a handsome pair of profiles on the backside that are suitable for hanging on the walls once they have fulfilled their job as instructions, as shown below.

 

 

The decals are printed by Cartograf, which is a guarantee of good registration, sharpness and colour density, with a thin gloss carrier film cut close to the printed areas.  From the set you can build any or all of the following:

 

• P-38G-13-LO s/n 43-2204 ‘Beautiful Lass’ flown by Lt. John G ‘Jump’ O’Neill of 9th FS/49th FG, Dobudura, New Guinea, late October 1943
• P-38F-1-LO s/n 41-7578 ‘Marjorie Ann’ possibly flown by Maj. Richard Ira ‘Dick’ Bong during his war bond tours of the USA, late Summer 1944
• P-38G-15-LO s/n 43-2475 ‘Babe’ flown by Edgar L Yarberry of 48th FS/14th FG, El Bathan Tunisia, second half of June 1943

 

 

 

 

 

Conclusion

Another cracking and topical set of decals from Exito, who are showing their attention to detail and pure quality in every release.

 

Very highly recommended.

 

 

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[Paramedic]

Oh wow, that is some great decals! Nice chickz..