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de Havilland Mosquito T.Mk.III, B.Mk.IV, FB.Mk.VI

Xtradecal,1/48 scale

 

Summary

Catalogue Number and Price:

Xtradecal Item No. X48156 - de Havilland Mosquito T.Mk.III, B.Mk.IV, FB.Mk.VI

 

GBP 6.66 (Export)

GBP 7.99 (EU price) plus shipping available online from Hannants

Scale:

1/48

Contents and Media:

Waterslide decals for seven subjects plus instructions and notes

Review Type:

FirstLook

Advantages:

High quality decals; covers a number of different variants; full colour instructions; includes national markings; interesting markings and schemes.

Disadvantages:

 

Conclusion:

A high quality decal release for a popular subject. Highly Recommended.

Reviewed by Brett Green


Xtradecal's 1/48 Mosquito Decals will be available online from Squadron.com

FirstLook

 

With all the action in 1/72 and 1/32 scales lately, 1/48 scale modellers might be feeling unaccustomedly neglected.

Xtradecal proves that we are still loved with the recent release of a new set of decals with ten marking options for 1/48 scale Mosquito kits.

  • Xtradecal Item No. X48156 - de Havilland Mosquito T.Mk.III, B.Mk.IV, FB.Mk.VI Review by Brett Green: Image
  • Xtradecal Item No. X48156 - de Havilland Mosquito T.Mk.III, B.Mk.IV, FB.Mk.VI Review by Brett Green: Image
  • Xtradecal Item No. X48156 - de Havilland Mosquito T.Mk.III, B.Mk.IV, FB.Mk.VI Review by Brett Green: Image
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A good selection of markings and camouflage finishes are offered, including Temperate Land Scheme, Coastal Command, SEAC, overall trainer yellow and silver dope.

Details are as follows:

  • Mosquito T.Mk.III TV970 FK-V20 Sqn RA Wittering 1946;

  • Mosquito T.3 VT588 608 Sqn RAF Manston 1948;

  • Mosquito F.8 USAAF 334926 'The Spook' Major Setchell 3rd PG (Reccon) Tunisia 1943;

  • Mosquito B.Mk.IV TA272/A Unknown Sqn Far East 1945;

  • Mosquito FB.Mk.VI RF838 EO-A 404 Sqn RAF Banff 1945;

  • Mosquito FB.Mk.VI RS623 VV-A 235 Sqn RAF Banff 1945;

  • Mosquito FB.Mk.VI HR399 OB-R 45 Sqn India 1945;

Three full sets of national markings - RAF, SEAC and USAAF - plus variations are supplied.

Instructions for the decal sheet are in full colour across two folded A4 sheets. Both side plus upper and lower views are provided for all aircraft. Stencils are not included.

Colour notes are supplied, along with model paint callouts for Xtracolor enamels and Xtracrylix acrylics.

The decals are beautifully printed and feature thin carrier film.

 

 

This is a very handy way to customise any relevant 1/48 scale Mosquito kit, and should be welcomed by Mossie fans.

Highly Recommended.

Thanks to Hannants for the review sample

Xtradecals are available online from Hannants' website

Review Text Copyright © 2016 by Brett Green
This Page Created on 7 January, 2016
Last updated 7 January, 2016

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