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Unassembled steel sheets for twin-boom P-38 model, 73 parts, display stand included

Metal Earth

Metal Earth Lockheed Martin P-38 Lightning "#162" US Army Air Forces Challenging Steel Model Kit

SKU CH-K1WH-RJM3N

A challenging steel kit with 73 parts builds a detailed 5.67 by 7.95 by 3.15 inch P-38 Lightning model, no glue needed

  • Product typeMilitary vehicle
  • Suitable forUnisex
  • Age groupAdult
  • Authentic WWII fighter replica with true-to-scale detail
  • Challenging 73-part steel kit builds display-ready model
  • No glue or paint needed — just tweezers and patience
  • Officially licensed Lockheed Martin P-38 Lightning #162
  • Twin-boom fork-tailed devil design spans 7.95 inches wide

Lockheed P-38 Lightning steel model kit

This Metal Earth kit reproduces the Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter in laser-cut steel sheets. It is aimed at adult hobbyists and collectors who enjoy intricate, glue-free assembly of historically significant aircraft. The challenging difficulty rating signals a project suited to experienced builders with patience and fine motor skills.

Challenging difficulty and tool-dependent assembly

The kit contains 73 individual parts that must be folded and tabbed together without adhesive. No glue or paint is required, but tweezers or similar tools are recommended to manipulate the small components. Builders should expect a lengthy, detail-oriented session that tests precision and dexterity.

Display-ready finish with fixed pose

The assembled model measures approximately 5.67 inches long, 7.95 inches wide and 3.15 inches high, and includes a dedicated display stand. The twin-boom nacelle design is rendered in true-to-scale detail, but the kit has no movable openings or articulated surfaces. It arrives in the manufacturer's original unopened packaging as an officially licensed collectible.

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Price $17.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameMetal Earth
Product typeMilitary vehicle
More details
Suitable forUnisex
Age groupAdult

Questions about this item

How many parts are included in the Lockheed Martin P-38 Lightning "#162" kit?

The kit contains 73 precision-cut steel sheets that fold and tab together to form the completed aircraft model.

What are the assembled dimensions of the finished P-38 Lightning model?

Once built the model measures approximately 5.67 inches long, 7.95 inches wide and 3.15 inches high on its included display stand.

Does the challenging difficulty rating mean glue or paint are required for assembly?

No glue or paint is needed; the parts connect by folding tabs, though tweezers or similar tools are recommended for the intricate sections.

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