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The superb P38 Lightning from E-flite gives modelers the opportunity
to fly one of the best, and most potent twin engined fighters
of World War Two. The full-size P38 was a truly remarkable aircraft,
and this superb recreation is equally remarkable.
E-flite have chosen to model the P38 in the style of a photo
reconnaissance F-5E version that took part in the invasion of
Europe during D-Day, it wearing the blue-grey reconnaissance
paint scheme with black and white invasion stripes. The wealth
of scale detail in this model includes everything that a modeler
could want, and the list is almost endless. Features such as
removable drop tanks, contra-rotating propellers with spinners,
functional scale mass elevator balances, detailed cockpit with
pilot painted pilot figure, etched panel lines, accurate pre-applied
decals, detailed superchargers moulded into the top of the fuselage
booms, weathered and painted to represent a “war weary” version.
The kit comes with a host of practical features enabling the
model to be made flight ready in just a few hours. Plug in wing
panels, pre-installed carbon wing tubes, pre-hinged control surfaces,
easy-access magnetic hatches on the bottom of each of the tail
booms provide quick and easy access to the elevator and rudder
servos, and the top mounted magnetic battery hatch allows easy
access to the battery, receiver and speed controller. All without
the need for tools. On the ground and in the air the contra-rotating
propellers provide straight tracking, and they substantially
reduce torque reaction, making the P38 the smoothest twin-motor
model you have ever flown! |
