Product Details: Everything You Need to Know

This set includes paint masks for both outer canopy options and wheels of the 1/72 Lockheed P-38J Lightning by Academy.

❗ Note: RS Models kits are based on Academy plastic, but we can’t guarantee our mask sets will fit all clear parts on the F-5B/C Lightning kits. For this reason, we haven’t listed them in the Kits it Fits section. If you’d like to test a set on an RS Models F-5B/C kit, just email us—we’ll be happy to include a sample set with your order in exchange for detailed feedback on the fit.

🚩 KITS IT FITS 🚩

This set will fit the following kits:

• Academy P-38J Lightning (Kit No. 2209, 12405)
  
• Italeri P-38J Lightning (Kit No. 1446)
  
• MPM Production P-38J (Kit No. 72002, 72003)
  
• RS Models P-38J Lightning (Kit No. 94025, 94026, 94031)

➡️ This set was created from: Academy Kit # 2209.

Included in the set (by kit part #):

• C11: Main Wheel Masks
• D5: Nose Wheel Masks
• F1: Main Canopy Masks (option 1)
• F2: Starboard Side Window Masks
• F3: Port Side Window Masks
• F4/F5/F6: Main Canopy Masks (option 2)
• F7: Landing Light Mask
• F9: Recognition Light Masks (+1 spare)
  

Application Tips and Additional Information

➡️ Masking fluid is required in conjunction with the masks for compound curves. All areas requiring masking fluid are highlighted in blue in the product image.

🌟 Choose Your Material 🌟

This paint mask set is available in your choice of easy-to-apply Oramask 810 flexible vinyl or genuine Tamiya tape.

What's better - vinyl or Tamiya tape? Both work great! Choose vinyl if you plan to use your masks right away and Tamiya tape if you're tackling your project later on. Check out our FAQ for more info!

Item # 72-246V / 72-246T

🚩 KIT FIT SUMMARY 🚩

Academy: 2209, 12405

Italeri: 1446

MPM Production: 72002, 72003

RS Models: 94025, 94026, 94031