Tamiya 61062 1/48 De Havilland Mosquito F.B. Mk.VI/NF Military Aircraft Model Kit - detailed scale build for hobbyists  [61062]

Tamiya 61062 - 1/48 De Havilland Mosquito F.B. Mk.VI/NF
Price:
CAD$23.55
Brand:
Tamiya
Model:
61062
GTIN:
4950344610624
Condition:
Brand New
Available in warehouse
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Wood-and-Metal Engineering: The Mosquito FB Mk.VI/NF in Scale

The De Havilland Mosquito earned a reputation for clever engineering and speed during World War II. Built largely from wood to save strategic materials, it combined light structure and twin Rolls-Royce Merlin power to deliver impressive performance for its era.

Early reaction to the Mosquito was mixed because it lacked heavy defensive armament, yet its adaptability soon became clear. Variants included the night-fighting Mk.II with radar equipment and the fighter-bomber Mk.VI outfitted for low-level attack runs using bombs and rocket ordnance.

This Tamiya kit recreates the Mosquito at 1/48 scale, striking a balance between fine detail and manageable assembly. The parts and fit suit modellers who want a historically faithful subject without oversized complexity.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/48
  • Material: Plastic
  • Assembly: Requires glue
  • Paint: Not included
Essential tools include plastic cement, a sharp hobby knife, fine files or sandpaper, and tweezers. A set of small paintbrushes completes the basic build setup.
Acrylic or enamel hobby paints designed for plastic kits give the best results. Refer to historical camouflage guides for correct RAF schemes and consider pre-shading panel lines for depth.

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