Tamiya 1/72 60747 RAF Mosquito Fighter Bomber WW2 aircraft Kit
Ready to assemble precision model kit, The fuselage is engraved with realistic surface details like plate seams and bolt heads. Realistic gauges and flight control equipment fill the cockpit while an accurately reproduced landing gear system will suprise modellers with the high level of detail. Underwing accessories include bombs and rockets, the plane is also armed with four nose-mounted machine guns.Propeller assemblies are convincingly realistic.Detailed pictorial instructions.
Glue and paints are required
The De Havilland "Mosquito" made of wood was a design based on "high-speed bomber shaking off fighter" and put into production in 1939. De Havilland had previous experience of production in wood with the "DH88 Comet", and were aware that the surface of a wooden wing could be finished smoothly, saving considerable amounts of aluminum. Two Rolls Royce Merlin engines were selected as the source of power and wood was also used as the material of the fuselage. Metal was largely confined to the engine and the landing gear. At first the Air Ministry was dubious about adopting the Mosquito because of the wooden construction and initial lack of machine guns. However the Mosquito made a maiden flight with the maximum speed of 630km while the "Spitfire" had the maximum speed of 580km at the time. Lots were suddenly requested. Many types of Mosquito were produced; Night-Fighter Mk. II was armed with 7.7mm machine guns on its nose and A.I.Mk.IV radar made an appearance. This Mosquito brought its ability into full play in attacking an airfield and intercepting raiding bombers. Also Fighting Bomber Mk. VI armed with four 225kg bombs and eight rocket bombs joined the actual fight in March 1943. This type played havoc with land forces, shipping and U-boats. Furthermore it was active in attacking the railroad and bridges on the Burmese front line, giving a blow to Japanese army. The Mosquito able to absorb punishment and was popular with aircrew, although being difficult to fly. The superior speed was of course paramount on special missions.