de Havilland Mosquito FB.Mk.VI/B.VI/B.XX/T.III
Xtradecal,
1/72 scale
S u m m a r y : |
Catalogue Numbers: |
Xtradecal Item No. X72232 - de Havilland Mosquito FB.Mk.VI/B.VI/B.XX/T.III |
Scale: |
1/72 |
Contents & Media |
Decals for 13 subjects with colour-printed painting & markings guide. |
Price: |
£7.99 (£6.66 export price) plus shipping available online from Hannants. |
Review Type: |
First Look |
Advantages: |
Excellent production quality, great value. |
Disadvantages: |
None noted. |
Conclusions: |
These are superbly produced decals. They provide some interesting colour schemes for a number of different Mosquito marks; I highly recommend them. |
Reviewed by Mark Davies
Xtradecal's 1/72 scale Junkers Ju 87 B/K/R Stuka decals
are available online from Squadron.com
The sheet subject to a “first look” here offers 13 options that cover a variety of operational theatres and air forces, and include some post-war choices. The colour schemes range from bright and eye-catching to clean-cut and simple. All are appealing choices in my opinion.
I could not help but note the title to the sheet does not include either the B.Mk. IV or F.8 option included with the set (the F.8 was a converted B.Mk.XX used in the PR role by the USAAF). I should be the last person pointing out typos (definitely a case of throwing stones whilst living in a glass-house), as I am a terrible typist and a worse proof-reader. I mention this apparent oversight for clarification purposes only.
The decals are supplied in Xtradecal’s usual polythene zip-lock bag. The instructions are nicely produced in colour, and clearly indicate markings placement. A brief note regarding the aircraft and its location is given for each subject. Some entries include a modeller’s note drawing attention to aspects such as exhaust style fitted and the use of long-range slipper tanks. A list of Xtracolor paint codes is also provided for the colours required, as well as RAF colour-names. The decals appear superbly printed with excellent colour density and registration.
The specific subjects covered are:
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B.Mk.IV, DZ421 / XD-G of 139 Sqn, RAF Marham, Norfolk, early 1943;
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T.Mk.III ,TV970 / FK-V of 20 Sqn, RAF Wittering, Cambridgeshire, England, 1946;
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B.Mk.XX, KB253 / RI, RCAF, 1944;
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B.Mk.XX, KB288 / 46-VI, RCAF, 1944;
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F.8, 334926 / "The Spook" , 3rd Photographic Group (Reconnaissance), USAAF, La Marsa, Tunisia, November 1943;
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FB.Mk.VI, RF838 / EO-A of 404 Sqn, RAF Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, 1945;
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FB.Mk.VI, RS623 / VV-A of 235 Sqn RAF Banff Aberdeenshire, Scotland, 1945;
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FB.Mk.VI, HR399 / OB-R of 45 Sqn RAF, Joari, India, April 1945;
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FB.Mk.VI, RF751/ B of 211 Sqn RAF, St. Thomas Mount, India, July 1945;
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FB.Mk.VI, NT233 / SM-X flown by of Gp Capt Bower, CO 138 Wing and Flt. Lt Cairns of 305 (Polish) Sqn, RAF Hartford Bridge, Hampshire, England, 1944;
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B.Mk.IV, TA272 / A of an unknown RAF Sqn, Far East 1945;
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T.3, VT588 / RAO-L of 608 Sqn, RAF Manston, England, August 1948;
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FB.Mk.VI, HR623 / CI of 618 Sqn, RAAF Narromine, NSW, Australia, 1945.
These are superbly produced decals. They provide some interesting colour schemes for a number of different Mosquito marks.
Highly Recommended.
Thanks to Hannants for this sample.
Text and Images Copyright © 2016 by Mark Davies
This Page Created on 18 February, 2016
Last updated
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