1/48 De Havilland Mosquito B Mk.IV/PR Mk.IV Kit by Tamiya 61066 - Detailed Scale Project  [61066]

Build guide and history of the De Havilland Mosquito B Mk.IV/PR Mk.IV

Often mentioned in the same breath as the Spitfire and Lancaster, the De Havilland Mosquito made its mark as a flexible and fast wartime aircraft. Conceived in 1939 by De Havilland as an unarmed, high speed bomber, designers capitalised on wooden construction techniques honed on the Comet racing plane. The structure was primarily wooden apart from engines and undercarriage, a choice that paid off despite early scepticism at official levels.

During trials in November 1940 the Mosquito reached 630 km/h, which accelerated production approvals. The reconnaissance PR Mk.I entered service in July 1941, followed by the combat B Mk.IV in early 1942. The type was used on daring operations such as a daylight strike on Caim and the raid against the Gestapo HQ in Oslo, proving effective at carrying useful loads for low level attacks.

This Tamiya 1/48 scale kit reproduces the Mosquito B Mk.IV/PR Mk.IV in plastic with accurate surface detail and fittings. Builders will find it rewarding to assemble and paint, capturing the aircrafts original lines and markings.