MFG:

Cutting Edge 1/32 F-4A/F-5A-B-C Conversion Set

SET #

CEC32160

PRICE:

$29.99 MSRP

FOR:

Trumpeter 1/32 P-38J/L

REVIEWER:

Scott Van Aken

This particular set will allow the modeler to build the reconnaissance version of the P-38; the F-4 or F-5. The F-4A and F-5A are based on the earlier P-38G so you'll need to convert the kit using Cutting Edge's P-38F/G/H Conversion set. If doing the later F-5B/C, then no additional conversion is needed.

This set includes a new set of nose halves along with all the cameras and bulkheads needed. New clear resin camera windows are provided that fit into the various sections of the nose. This is a simple conversion set and all you need to do is cut off the old nose at the panel lines and substitute this one.

The instructions are superbly done with a number of progression photos to help see how things are supposed to fit. This set will  not work with the old Revell kit as it is.

Overall, a great set and one that is going to make your big Lightning just that much better

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July 2006

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