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Tamiya de Havilland Mosquito Fb Mk.V1
Brand: Tamiya
Part No: HC-60747
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Tamiya de Havilland Mosquito Fb Mk.V1 (part no. HC-60747) centres on the renowned “Wooden Wonder”. Drawing on the FB Mk.VI/NF Mk.II background, it highlights the aircraft’s pioneering wooden construction, exceptional speed and versatile combat roles during the Second World War.
Aircraft Background
- Developed from 1939 around the concept of a high-speed bomber able to evade fighters, with wooden construction that delivered smooth aerodynamic surfaces while saving aluminium.
- Powered by two Rolls‑Royce Merlin engines; only areas around the engines and landing gear used metal.
- Initially met with scepticism due to its wooden airframe and lack of guns, yet its maiden flight achieved about 630 km/h when contemporary Spitfires reached around 580 km/h, prompting strong demand.
- The Night Fighter Mk.II introduced 7.7 mm nose-mounted machine guns and AI Mk.IV radar, proving effective in airfield attacks and interception of raiding bombers.
- The Fighter Bomber Mk.VI carried four 225 kg bombs and up to eight rockets, striking land forces, battleships and U‑boats, and hitting rail lines and bridges, including operations on the Burmese front.
- Its wooden structure offered notable resilience to battle damage, earning the Mosquito a trusted reputation among crews tasked with special missions.
This Tamiya release, HC-60747, is a fitting choice for enthusiasts of RAF history and WWII aircraft, showcasing the speed, ingenuity and operational range that made the Mosquito FB Mk.VI/NF Mk.II so influential.
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About the De Havilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI/NF Mk.II
The De Havilland "Mosquito" made of wood was designed based on "high-speed bomber shaking off fighter". The design of the Mosquito was got in shape in 1939. The De Havilland had experienced producing "DH88 Comet" made of wood before, therefore they paid attention that the surface of wooden wing could be finished smoothly and the amount of aluminum could be saved. Two of Rolls Royce Merlin engines were selected as the source of power and the wood was used as the material of this fuselage. The parts with the metal were only the parts of the periphery of the engine and the landing gear. At the first time, the Air Ministry was passive adopting the Mosquito because of wooden and no machine guns. However the Mosquito made a maiden flight with the maximum speed of 630km when the "Spitfire" had the maximum speed of 580km at those time. Therefore a lot of "Mosquito" were suddenly requested. After many types of the Mosquito were produced, Night-Fighter Mk. II 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 of rocket bombs was arranged as the actual fighting in Mar. 1943. This type played havoc with theland forces, the battleships and the U-boat. Furthermore it was active in attacking the railroad and its bridge at Burmese front line, giving a blow to Japanese army. The mosquito's wooden structure was strong against being shot, therefore it held an established position from the pilots with the special mission.
Key Info:
- Brand: Tamiya
- Part No: HC-60747
- Barcode: 4950344607471
- Scale: 1:72
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