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Model Forum / General / Models / September 2006P-38J versus L
I'm thinking of building the Trumpeter 1/32 P-38, but want to paint it OD/gray rather than NMF. I've read that all of the L models were NMF, but what were the physical differences between the L and J? Is it just the rocket launcher, or were there other differences? I'm not sure of the diffs, but it's your model, paint it OD & gray if that's what you want! > I'm thinking of building the Trumpeter 1/32 P-38, but want to paint it > OD/gray rather than NMF. I've read that all of the L models were NMF, but > what were the physical differences between the L and J? Is it just the > rocket launcher, or were there other differences? I would do just that, but I want to be reasonably close without becoming a rivet counter. > I would do just that, but I want to be reasonably close without becoming a > rivet counter. Start by researching paint schemes - don't pay any attention to scale. Look at the decals available on the Aeromaster and Eaglestrike sites for P-38s. Then choose a scheme which fits your kit.  Signature- Rufus Here's what "P-38 In Action" says: "The P-38L...differed very little from the late production P-38J. The major change was in the power plants...Additionally, the armament was changed with the addition of underwing 4.5 inch rocket launcher 'trees.' These replaced the earlier twin, three-tube bazooka type launchers... "There were several equipment changes including the addition of the AN/AS-13 tail warning radar and mounting the gun camera in the leading edge of the left underwing bomb/drop tank pylon..." I don't know where the gun camera was mounted before the changeover. In addition, early Js, up to the J-10, had the rounded windshield with internal armor glass. The dive recovery flaps were introduced beginning with the J-25. Also with the J-25, the landing light was moved from under the port outer wing to the leading edge of the port outer wing. I can't find any photos of OD/NG camouflaged P-38s with leading edge landing lights; I can find any number of NM P-38s without them. HTH. Pip Moss I used to feel cheap 'cause I had no signature. > I'm thinking of building the Trumpeter 1/32 P-38, but want to paint it > OD/gray rather than NMF. I've read that all of the L models were NMF, but > what were the physical differences between the L and J? Is it just the > rocket launcher, or were there other differences? > "There were several equipment changes including the addition of the AN/AS-13 > tail warning radar and mounting the gun camera in the leading edge of the > left underwing bomb/drop tank pylon..." > I don't know where the gun camera was mounted before the changeover. The Js had the gun camera mounted in the nose - on the centerline and just under the forward-most extension of the nose cone panel. The location of gun camera appeture can be seen in this photo: http://www.1stfighter.org/photos/P38NoseArt/oldest_27th_P-38_nose_art.jpg I'd assume, without any particular evidence, that a similar mounting was used on all earlier models. Cheers, |
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