B25J Mitchell Bomber

This kit is as usual a great value from Revel. This is the clear nose version so expect to spend most of your time masking and painting clear parts. the trick of dipping them in Future Floor polish will create a cleaner part. I use formula 560 to then attach clear pieces. Formula 560 doesn't attack the clear part or the finish. The detail is very nice especially in the interior of the model.Its a shame to cover the detail when you complete the fuselage. You can always buy another one and cut View Ports in one side. A full bomb bay is supplied and you can display the model with the doors open or closed. There are minor gaps in the fuselage halves but nothing critical.Two decal sets are supplied.One is from the 398th Bomb Squadron in New Guinea 1945 and the other is the12th Air Force in Corsica 1944. Go out and get this kit. Its a required addition to you're WWII bomber collection

I have built many Revell models and have not really been impressed by any of them. This is one exception, however, it may be just due to the fact i love the Mitchell. This model is not too detailed but it is a fair value for the price and simple/easy (Also has another decal set for an alternate paint scheme). I have stated in other reviews about Revell models that they are brittle and break easily but this one is stronger. The plastic can handle a bit of abuse (i say that because stuff happens...falls off the desk, gets hit, something like that) and wont break. The props (which normally are super weak from Revell) are pretty sturdy. Oh, make sure the tails are glued on nicely. Overall this is a good model, i recommend it.

I have built this model twice in the past. The first effort was a disaster and I disliked the kit. The second time I took my time, remembered the issues (like fitting the machine guns properly in the nose canopy) and was very happy with the result. Attention to detail (the right parts for the right version) and determining which version you want to build before you start eliminates frustration later. Also, I weighed down the nose but she still drug her tail so grab a piece of clear sprue, hide it toward the back of the bomb bay doors and you are good. Lastly, the bombs, despite a lot of effort, can come loose and mess up your efforts on a great bomb bay. Make sure they are connect well because fixing this later is a pain. So, take your time, clean off the flash, dry fit, have FUN, and I think you will like the end result. For the price, I did.