This new decal
sheet from Cutting Edge
Modelworks includes markings for two different 1/48 P-38 Lightnings.
The first aircraft is a P-38H-5-LO
#42-66825 Lightning flown by Capt. Robert L. Herman with 431st FS of the 475th FG out
of New Guinea in 1943.
The
paint scheme on this aircraft is Olive Drab on top and Neutral Gray on the
underside. The nose art a reclining Brunette in Lingerie with yellow text
saying "Thoughts of Midnite" with the "t" in Midnite not
being crossed. For some odd reason the "t" wasn't crossed in the
original reference photo of this aircraft's noseart. There is also a big
white "120" on the nose and tail. There are certain possible
unknown variations for the number "120" and these variations are
included as decals to cover all options. There is a white decal to place under the noseart decal to avoid colour bleed through.
The noseart decals are delicate and two are included
for each plane in case
you mess up the first ones. Exacting
instructions are included on how to prepare and install these decals…..read
these instructions carefully to avoid disaster. Apparently these noseart decals are very thin and need
special care, but once installed they will look very accurate and realistic.
The nose art decals are printed on a one piece decal sheet, so you’ll
need to cut the decal free from the rest of the decal film…..patience is the
key here. The noseart decal is
beautifully printed with fantastic detail and lovely shading.
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