Quickboost QB72304 P-38 Lightning gun barrels 1/72 is a high-quality model accessory set that allows you to significantly enhance the level of detail on a replica of the famous American Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter aircraft. This product is intended for 1:72 scale models of the aircraft by Academy, providing excellent replication of the distinctive machine gun barrels mounted in the nose of the aircraft.

Detailed features of the Quickboost QB72304 product

• Scale: 1/72 – perfect compatibility with Academy P-38 Lightning models
• Category: Resin model accessory made using the resin casting method
• Material: Top-quality resin ensuring crisp, precise details
• Parts: The set includes a complete set of four machine gun barrels and one cannon barrel, faithfully reproduced based on original technical documentation
• Purpose: Dedicated for the Academy set, but thanks to its universal design it can also be used with models from other manufacturers with minor modifications

Historical information

The Lockheed P-38 Lightning is an American fighter aircraft used during World War II from 1941 to 1945. The aircraft was widely used by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) both in Europe and in the Pacific, becoming famous for its distinctive twin-boom silhouette and heavily armed nose. The barrels included in the Quickboost QB72304 set allow for accurate recreation of the P-38’s main armament – four 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns and a 20 mm Hispano M2 cannon, which were used, among others, during combat over Guadalcanal and in Operation Overlord.

Why choose Quickboost QB72304?

• High precision and improved detail compared to plastic parts from the base kit
• Easy assembly thanks to a well-designed mounting system
• Ideal for modelers seeking a realistic appearance and authentic weapon representation
• Suitable for both intermediate and advanced modelers.

Assembly difficulty: 2/5 (easy to install, requires basic skills in cutting and fitting resin parts).

We recommend the Quickboost QB72304 product to any modeler seeking to faithfully recreate the details of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning from World War II in 1/72 scale. A true must-have for aviation enthusiasts and modelers who want the highest realism from their replica.