B-25J Mitchell Strafer 1/48 scale model airplane - Eduard 548001

The Eduard 548001 Strafer is a 1/48 scale plastic model kit of the North American B-25J Mitchell in its solid-nose configuration, designed for low-altitude attacks against ground targets. This Eduard HKM edition combines HKM plastic parts with Eduard accessories to create a richly detailed American twin-engine bomber from World War II.

The North American B-25 Mitchell was one of the best-known medium bombers used by the United States during World War II. Used in numerous theaters of operation, it could perform bombing, reconnaissance, patrol, and attack missions. B-25s adapted for low-altitude strafing, known as "Strafers," received an armed, opaque nose, particularly suited for strikes against installations, vehicles, and ground targets. This box set focuses on aircraft deployed in the Pacific and Southeast Asian theaters.

The kit reproduces a B-25J Mitchell with a solid nose . The 1/48 scale highlights the aircraft's characteristic lines: deep fuselage, mid-mounted wing, twin tail, and crew compartment of the American twin-engine bomber. It is an excellent addition to a collection dedicated to the USAAF, Pacific aviation, or World War II bombers.

The plastic parts are supplied by HKM . The edition is enhanced with pre-painted photo-etched parts , useful for adding fine details to the relevant areas, as well as a set of paint masks . The included resin wheels complete the landing gear presentation. The Eduard decal sheet offers a choice of six documented markings.

The available options cover B-25Js used in 1945 by various American units in India, the Philippines, and Okinawa. These include an aircraft from the 82nd Bomb Squadron of the 12th Bomb Group based at Fenny Air Force Base, aircraft from the 38th and 41st Bomb Groups deployed in the Philippines and Okinawa, and a B-25J from the 345th Bomb Group. This selection allows for the representation of several operational markings associated with the end of the war in the Pacific and Asia.

This kit is aimed at modelers wishing to build a 1/48 scale B-25J Strafer with additional parts included in the box. Pre-painted photo-etched parts, masks, and resin wheels allow for further customization with dedicated elements, while six decal options offer a variety of finishing possibilities for display in a showcase or a diorama depicting Allied air operations of 1945.

Technical specifications:

• Brand: Eduard
• Reference: 548001
• Edited by: Eduard HKM
• Type: Plastic model of a military aircraft
• Subject: North American B-25J Mitchell Strafer with full nose
• Scale: 1/48
• Period depicted: World War II
• Theme: American medium ground attack bomber
• Plastic parts: HKM
• Decals: Eduard
• Number of decoration options: 6
• Photo-etched parts: included, pre-painted
• Paint mask: included
• Resin parts: wheels included