MMP Books 58754 Single No. 13 P-38L-5-LO Lightning EN

The publication MMP Books 58754 Single No. 13 P-38L-5-LO Lightning EN is a professional monograph dedicated to modellers and aviation enthusiasts, devoted to one of the most recognizable American fighter aircraft of World War II – the Lockheed P-38L-5-LO Lightning. The book was published by the renowned publisher MMP Books, known for high-quality materials targeted at model makers.

• Scale of presented plans: 1/72 and 1/48, allowing precise reproduction of details in popular modelling scales.
• User country: United States of America, as well as Allied forces during World War II.
• Period of use: World War II; the P-38L-5-LO model was introduced into service between 1944 and 1945.
• Historical description: The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was one of the most important American twin-engine fighters, widely used in the Pacific, Europe, and North Africa. The P-38L-5-LO version, thanks to its Allison V-1710-111/113 engines and the ability to carry rockets and bombs, represented the pinnacle of this aircraft's development. It participated in fighter, reconnaissance, and strategic bomber escort missions, among others.
• Edition format: High-quality book in English, A4 format, 24 pages (including 6 pages in color). It includes 4-view color profiles, scale plans, archival B&W and color photographs, as well as technical drawings from original wartime manuals.
• Category: Modelling publication – modelling plan/aircraft monograph.
• Material: Coated paper, professional printing, full color on select pages.
• Content: Four-view color profile of the aircraft, detail photos for modellers, plans useful for building plastic, resin, and 3D-printed models.
• Difficulty level: 1/5 – ideal for both beginner and advanced modellers. The clear structure and abundance of illustrations allow for effective and practical use of the materials.
• Target audience: Highly recommended for every aircraft modeller, especially those building P-38 models in 1/72 and 1/48 scale, looking for authentic data, photos, and historical details.

MMP Books 58754 Single No. 13 P-38L-5-LO Lightning EN is a comprehensive publication that will become an invaluable source of knowledge and inspiration while working on modelling projects – both in the planning and finishing stages of World War II aircraft models.