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Mosquito B Mk.XVI (H2S)
and Mosquito PR.34

Conversion Sets for
Airfix 1/72 scale Mosquito B Mk.XVI & PR Mk.XVI

Freightdog Models, 1/72 scale

S u m m a r y

Catalogue Number, Scale, Description and Price:

Mosquito B Mk.XVI (H2S) and Mosquito PF.34 Conversion Sets for Airfix 1/72 scale Mosquito B Mk.XVI & PR Mk.XVI

Freightdog 1/72 scale Items:

FDR48M01 - Mosquito B Mk.XVI (H2S) for Airfix Mosquito B Mk.XVI £12.50

FDR72151 - Mosquito PF.34 Conversion Set for Airfix

Available online from Freightdog Models' website

Contents and Media: Conventionally casy grey resin; vacform canopies (sets BR72462 and BR72463)
Review Type: FirstLook
Advantages: Highly detailed and perfectly cast; simple cleanup and installation
Disadvantages: None noted.
Conclusion: These are simple conversion and upgrade sets that will lend a unique touch to your Airfix 1/72 scale Mosquito B Mk.XVI & PR Mk.XVI.

Reviewed by Brett Green

F i r s t L o o k

 

 

Freightdog Models has released two upgrades and conversions for the very nice 1/72 scale Airfix PR Mk.XVI & B Mk.XVI Mosquito kits.

They are:

FDR48M01 - Mosquito B Mk.XVI (H2S) for Airfix Mosquito B Mk.XVI

The first is a conversion to a 1/72 scale Mosquito B Mk.XVI (H2S).

 

 

This set comprises eight pieces in conventionally cast pale grey parts:

  • H2S Instrument panel

  • Bomb doors

  • H2S fairing

  • Fuselage blanking plate

  • Petrol cooler intake

  • Camera ports
  • Replacement solid nose

Casting quality is excellent and only minimal preparation work should be required.

 

 

Detailed instructions including text and colour photos will help complete your conversion.

 

 

Xtradecal offersmarkings for this unique Mosquito B Mk.XVI (H2S) on Set No. X72334 in a fetching scheme of Medium sea Grey upper surfaces and Night (black) below.


 

FDR72151 - Mosquito PR.34 Conversion Set for Airfix

Freightdog continues the theme with their Mosquito PR.34 converion based on the Airfix 1/72 Mosquito PR Mk.XVI.

 

 

Ten pieces of cream coloured resin make up this set.

Slipper tanks, broad tail surfaces, anti-shimmy tail wheel assembly, petrol cooler intake and the new bulged bomb doors are the highlights here.

 

 

Replacement clear vacform noses and smaller details are also included.

 

 

Another winner from Freightdog!

 

 

C o n c l u s i on

 

These are simple conversion and upgrade sets that will lend a unique touch to your Airfix 1/72 scale Mosquito B Mk.XVI & PR Mk.XVI kits.

All Recommended.

Available from Freightdog Models


Barracuda Studio products are available online from their website


Text and Images Copyright © 2024 by Brett Green
This Page Created on 10 December, 2024
Last updated 20 December, 2024

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