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Sunday, July 17, 2022

Diecast: The P-38J--Lightning of Capt Robin Olds-Did It Work?


Imagine flying a WWII fighter aircraft that had the cockpit suspended between two fuselages.  This unusual design made the aircraft more stable but also more complicated to fly.  With its double fuselage it also had joined rear wings, a single large front wing and two tail wings.

It must have been exciting to test fly such a radically designed aircraft and a little frightening as well.

The P-38J 1:72 diecast aircraft model comes in a lidded box and is held in place with a clear and blue plastic cocoon.  Additional parts are sealed in a small plastic bag and the 3-part stand for displaying the model is snug in the cocoon.

The main fuselage of the aircraft is olive green with black and white stripes decorating the front wings and rear fuselage air intakes.

The rear stabilizer wings are tipped in red

The aircraft has a single cockpit (with pilot) protected behind a segmented windshield.

Various weapons, communication and other devices extend above and below the P-38J.

Each fuselage sports a tri-blade propeller with yellow tips.

The rear wing expansion has an airspeed indicator perched in its middle.

An extra set of wheels is inset on the top of the aircraft-one on each fuselage.

Under the aircraft are open areas where the detachable wheels may be attached.  If posed as in flight detachable plates cover the wheel wells.

Twin extra fuel tanks may also be attached below the fuselages.

It’s a beautifully crafted model-probably one of the best Corgi model diecast created by the company.

Romans 8:28-29 (NIV) “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.”


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