1:32 Revell 04758 De Havilland MOSQUITO MK.IV Plastic Model kit
The Mosquito was one of the most powerful and fastest bombers of the RAF during World War II and was built in a total of 5,500 units until 1945.
The lightweight aircraft owes its success to the special materials; instead of aluminum, wood was predominantly used for the basic structure and the outer coating. The prototype flew on November 25, 1940, after which the wooden miracle went into production. The Mosquito flew away from all German fighters. As Reichsmarschall Göring on January 31 1943 a parade in
Wanted to hold off Berlin, 3 mosquito bombers dropped their load nearby and were able to escape in peace despite a huge number of fighters. Production increased during the war, and it was then used as a hunter and photo scout, among others. also with the US Army Air Corps. The top speed was 611 km / h, the range 3272 km. A maximum of 906 kg bomb load could be carried.
The model:
- Historical Revell form
- Structured surfaces
- Detailed cockpit with instrument panel
- 2 pilot figures
- A detailed RR Merlin engine
- Movable propellers
- Detailed chassis
- The chassis can be built either retracted or extended
- Detailed rudder unit
- A removable engine side panel
- Decals for 2 RAF versions: - DeHavilland Mosquito Mk.IV, NO. 627 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Woodhall Spa, England, June 1944; - DeHavilland Mosquito Mk.IV, No. 105 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Marham, England, December 1942
Level (1=easy | 5=advanced) | 4 |
Recommended age | 13+ |
Number of Parts | 82 |
Model length in mm | 384 |
Model width in mm | 512 |