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1/48 B25J Mitchell |
  
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1/48 B25J Mitchell |
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Description Highly detailed model of the famous WWII twin-engine bomber.
Facts With a total output of almost 11,000 aircraft the B-25 became the American medium bomber of World War II. Built in response to a USAAF proposal for a medium bomber, the first prototype was already flying in January 1939. The outbreak of the Second World War in Europe accelerated the development of the B-25. The B-25B gained fame due to a bombing raid on Tokyo. On 18th April 1942 16 B-25Bs were launched from the aircraft carrier USS "Hornet" to carry out the "Doolittle Raids" on Tokyo. The successor to the B-25 D, the B-25J Mitchell III was the last production version and with a total build of 4,319, it was also the most prolific variant of the Mitchell. The role of the B-25 was changing at the same time as the aircraft in the Pacific were increasingly required to attack bomber targets. The medium bomber developed into a ground attack aircraft with a newly developed solid nose armed with 8 MGs. Together with its defensive weapons stations it had a total armament of 18 MGs. The concentrated firepower of these cannon versions gave rise to the name "Strafer".
Features Nose casing with 8 MGs.
Detailed surfaces with flush metal joints. Interior with ammunition chests and bomb racks. Detailed landing gear. Detailed cockpit with instrument panel. Detailed top and tail MG turrets. Movable propeller. Detailed twin radial engines. Detailed waterslide decals. Related Items
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Product Information
Specifications Scale: 1/48
Pieces: 138 Wingspan: 16-3/4" (42.6cm) Length: 14-1/4" (36.1cm) Markings #1: Jaunty Jo, 192, 430092, 12, Finito, Next, Benitohirohito, plus four star insignias, one woman, two Indian Chiefs, and one wing insignia
Requires Assembly
Glue (tes3501) or Cement (hlc107) Hobby Knife (tes50627c) Sandpaper (k+s476) Paint or Paint Set Paint Brush (gyr211910) Handy Tools - not required Others Also Ordered
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