P-38 Lightning in Detail & Scale - Part 2

Master the definitive guide to World War II’s most advanced twin-boom fighter. P-38 Lightning in Detail & Scale, Part 2 delivers a newly expanded, fully updated look at the late-model Lightnings that turned the tide in the Pacific—including the P-38J through P-38M, F-5 photo-recon variants, and specialized "Droop Snoot" and "Pathfinder" aircraft. Key Features: Refined Development & History: Track how Lockheed solved early cooling and compressibility issues to produce the ultimate, high-performance P-38 variants. In-Depth Technical Details: Features 169 detail photos (145 in full color) with custom captions explaining every airframe, cockpit, and mechanical feature. Custom Line Drawings: Includes custom illustrations highlighting exact structural changes made across each late-model production run. Comprehensive Modeler’s Section: Expert, unbiased reviews of plastic kits across all scales—from classic releases to modern kits like the Tamiya 1/48 P-38J and Trumpeter 1/32 P-38L—complete with fix-it tips and accuracy assessments. Inside the Book: 270 high-resolution photographs (nearly 190 in full color) paired with custom line drawings and detailed variant breakdowns.