Caracal Models CD 48183: USAAF Mosquitos, reviewed by Scott Van Aken

This nice sheet covers USAAF Mosquitos. The majority of these are the later PR version with the dual supercharger, hence two intakes on the underside of the engine cowling. For these, you will need the Tamiya kit as it provides that feature. Most of these options are overall PRU Blue Though the first option is in standard RAF camouflage and two of the aircraft are in overall black. Some have partial or complete D-Day stripes. The USAAF did not have a decent long range reconnaissance aircraft so used Mosquitoes for this purpose. These planes were generally attached to Bomber Groups.

We have nine options on this particular sheet:

deHavilland Mosquito B Mk VII "Spook" 43-324926, USAAF

deHavilland Mosquito PR Mk XVI RF992, 654th BS, USAAF

deHavilland Mosquito PR Mk XVI NS538, "Mickey ship" (with H2X radar), 654th BS, USAAF

deHavilland Mosquito PR Mk XVI MM388, 654th BS, USAAF

deHavilland Mosquito PR Mk XVI MM345, 653rd BS, USAAF

deHavilland Mosquito PR Mk XVI RG157, 497th BS, USAAF

The decal sheet is superbly printed by Microscale and carries enough insignia to do three options if you choose wisely. The blue surround decals are for those that have the D-day fuselage stripes.

Units:	Various
Price	$11.99
Reviewer:	Scott Van Aken