{"product_id":"tamiya-1-72-de-havilland-mosquito-60747","title":"Tamiya 1\/72 De Havilland Mosquito 60747","description":"\u003cp\u003eTAMIYA 1\/72 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\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design of the Mosquito was got in shape in 1939.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo of Rolls Royce Merlin engines were selected as the source of power and the wood was used as the material of this fuselage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe parts with the metal were only the parts of the periphery of the engine and the landing gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the first time, the Air Ministry was passive adopting the Mosquito because of wooden and no machine guns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever the Mosquito made a maiden flight with the maximum speed of 630km when the \"Spitfire\" had the maximum speed of 580km at that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore a lot of \"Mosquito\" were suddenly requested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mosquito brought its ability into full play in attacking an airfield and intercepting raiding bombers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso Fighting Bomber Mk. VI armed with four 225kg bombs and eight of rocket bombs was arranged as the actual fighting in Mar. 1943.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type played havoc with the land forces, the battleships and the U-boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore it was active in attacking the railroad and its bridge at Burmese front line, giving a blow to Japanese army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mosquito's wooden structure was strong against being shot, therefore it held an established position from the pilots with the special mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1:72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54050219000003,"sku":"60747","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/6158\/5091\/files\/T60747.webp?v=1784266310","url":"https:\/\/www.viphobbies.com.au\/products\/tamiya-1-72-de-havilland-mosquito-60747","provider":"VIP Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}