Duke Hawkings & ASK 1/48 B-25J Mitchell - Limited Edition (Collectors gift set) - only 400 pcs

The North American B-25 Mitchell is an American twin-engine medium bomber that entered service in 1941 and became one of the most widely used bombers of World War II. It was named after General William "Billy" Mitchell, a pioneer of American military aviation. The machine became most famous for the so-called Doolittle raid in April 1942, when sixteen B-25Bs launched from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Hornet to attack Tokyo - the first American strike on Japanese territory.

The B-25J version was the most produced variant, with over 4,300 built. It combined the classic glass nose of the bomber with heavy machine gun armament (up to 18 .50 caliber machine guns in assault modifications), making it a versatile machine usable for both conventional medium-altitude bombing and low-flying attacks on land and sea targets. The B-25J operated primarily in the Pacific and Mediterranean, but also served with a number of other Allied countries including the RAF, Soviet VVS and Dutch units. They remained in service for decades after the war - as trainers, liaison and transport aircraft - and are still one of the most popular warbirds operated at airshows today.

Contents of the edition:

• 1/48 B-25J Mitchell plastic kit from HK Models - the basis of the whole set.
• Duke Hawkins publication on the B-25 - 140+ pages, detailed photographs of the real machine, usable as reference material during construction.
• 3D printed cockpit by Yahu Models (cat. no. 200-A48078) - seats, side panels, fuselage internals, control stick (knipl) and instrument panel. Made exclusively for this edition.
• Dashboard overlay (sun visor) - includes N-3B sight and Mk.I astrocompass.
• 2× engine cover / cowling (cat.no. 200-A48097) - with shape-correct exhaust outlets.
• 3D printed upper gun turret (cat.-no. 200-A48079).
• AS-27/ARN-5 antenna (cat.-no. 200-A48105) - positioned on the fuselage in front of the cockpit.
• ASK double-sided masks (cat.-no. 200-M48109) - for spraying glazing inside and outside.
• Decal sheet - markings for 6 camouflage schemes including complete stencils.
• Instruction sheet - 20+ pages, custom made for this edition.
• Poster.

This edition is designed for modelers who want to build a B-25J model in a higher standard of detail without having to purchase individual aftermarket kits separately. Paint and glue needed for assembly are not included.

Reminder: the edition is strictly limited to 400 pieces worldwide. Reissues and reprints will not be available - once the set sells out, it will definitely end.