[MENG Model] New Release (LS-019): 1/48 Boeing EA-18G “Growler” Electronic Attack Aircraft – VAQ-138 “Yellow Jackets”
MENG’s latest LS-019 model kit, the 1/48 Boeing EA-18G “Growler” Electronic Attack Aircraft of VAQ-138 “Yellow Jackets,” measures 378mm in length and 285mm in width when assembled. The kit includes pre-cut metal photo-etched parts, masking stickers, and high-visibility and low-visibility paint schemes for VAQ-138 “Yellow Jackets.”
Key features:
■ Faithfully reproduces ALQ-99 high/low-frequency jamming pods, ALQ-218(V)2 tactical receiver, and electronic warfare antennas.
■ Includes AGM-88 HARM missiles and interchangeable electronic pods or external fuel tanks with a plug-and-play design.
■ Foldable wings, adjustable flaps, slats, horizontal stabilizers, and rudder.
■ Highly detailed dual-seat cockpit layout with two U.S. Navy pilot figures featuring finely sculpted equipment and expressive poses, plus two helmet options.
■ Pre-cut stainless steel photo-etched parts accurately replicate engine nozzle details.
■ Paint scheme A: High-visibility livery for the 2022 VAQ-138 Squadron Commander Lt. Col. M.J. Simpson and EW Officer Lt. Col. B.L. Jones. Features the iconic Yellow Jackets emblem on the vertical stabilizer.
■ Paint scheme B: Low-visibility livery for the 2022 VAQ-138 Capt. Mark Guttman and EW Officer Maj. Michelle Fessenden’s aircraft, utilizing light and dark gray tones optimized for high-altitude camouflage.
