Master AM-48-023 P-38 Lightning late type armament (.50 cal Brownings with covered cooling jackets, 20mm cannon tips) (1/48)

The Master AM-48-023 set is a high-quality armament dedicated to P-38 Lightning aircraft models in 1:48 scale. The product includes precisely crafted barrels made of turned metal (brass), faithfully replicating the late armament type of the P-38—the famous American fighter from World War II. The set contains four .50 cal Browning machine gun barrels with covered cooling jackets and 20 mm cannon tips, which can be directly mounted onto most P-38 models offered in this scale.

The P-38 Lightning was one of the most important combat aircraft of the United States, taking part in combat operations on all fronts during World War II (1941–1945). This characteristic twin-boom fighter performed excellently, notably in battles in the Pacific and Europe, used for fighter, reconnaissance, and escort missions. Late versions of the P-38 were equipped with concentrated nose armament consisting of four 12.7 mm Browning machine guns and a Hispano 20 mm cannon—exactly as offered in this Master set.

Product advantages:

• Precisely turned brass barrels—provide maximum realism and durability.
• Very easy assembly—simply replace the original plastic parts and glue the new metal components using cyanoacrylate adhesive.
• Indispensable upgrade for all plastic 1:48 scale P-38 Lightning models.
• Perfect reproduction of the late armament type used on the final variants of the P-38.

Category: Model accessories / Metal barrels for plastic models.
Material: Turned brass (metal).
Assembly difficulty level: 2/5 – suitable for both intermediate and advanced modelers.
Recommendation: This is an excellent choice for modelers wishing to enhance the level of detail and realism on their P-38 Lightning models. Master’s precision barrels guarantee high quality and accurate reproduction of details, ensuring any finished model stands out at exhibitions or modeling contests.