Revell 1/48 B-25J Mitchell – WWII Pacific Theater Medium Bomber Model Kit

Recreate the low-level strafing fury of the Southwest Pacific with classic Monogram-heritage tooling that captures the bristling gunship firepower and authentic nose art of the famed "Air Apaches."

Named in honor of American aviation pioneer Major General William "Billy" Mitchell, the North American B-25 Mitchell was one of the most versatile and heavily produced twin-engine medium bombers of World War II. While deployed across every major theater of the conflict, the B-25 achieved legendary status in the Southwest Pacific under the U.S. Fifth Air Force. Operating at treetop and mast-height levels, Mitchell gunships transformed into devastating ground-attack platforms, sweeping enemy airfields and executing skip-bombing runs against naval shipping across New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, and the Philippines.

Revell's 1/48 scale kit pays tribute to the decorated 345th Bombardment Group—the celebrated "Air Apaches"—with 147 precision parts molded in light gray and crystal-clear polystyrene. Originally developed under Monogram's master aircraft tooling program, this kit features full interior crew compartments, detailed Wright R-2600 radial engines, open bomb bay options, and weighted "flattened" tires. The distinctive multi-gun transparent nose houses five forward-firing .50-caliber machine guns, complemented by twin cheek blister packs, a dorsal turret, and waist guns for an authentic combat loadout.

Key Features & Specifications

• Tooling & surface detail: Classic raised structural panel lines, authentic rivet patterns, ribbed bomb bay interiors, and detailed Wright R-2600 Cyclone twin engine nacelles.
• Dynamic assembly options: Can be assembled with open or closed bomb bay doors, internal bomb racks with ordnance, and extended boarding ladder hatches.
• Scale replication & ordnance: Bristling Pacific gunship fitment including five glass-nose mounted .50-caliber machine guns, four fuselage blast pack blisters, upper dorsal turret, and tail stinger guns.
• Figure & interior components: Fully appointed cockpit flight deck, bombardier compartment, waist gunner positions, weighted tires, and authentic 1/48 scale crew figures.
• Premium decal sheet: High-quality waterslide decals with options to build one of two combat aircraft from the 345th Bombardment Group "Air Apaches," featuring iconic squadron tail insignia and custom nose art ("Jaunty Jo").
• Build & display versatility: Imposing 1/48 scale medium bomber footprint featuring a 16.75-inch wingspan, ideal for standalone aviation showcases or dynamic Pacific airfield dioramas.

What’s in the Box?

• Precision-Molded Polystyrene Sprues: 147 light gray components across five parts trees containing split fuselage halves, multi-piece wings, twin vertical rudders, landing gear, and weapons.
• Clear Transparent Components: Two high-clarity clear sprues containing the multi-piece greenhouse cockpit glass, waist observation ports, dorsal turret dome, and machine gun nose enclosure.
• Authentic Waterslide Decals: Complete sheet featuring national stars and bars, 345th Bombardment Group Indian Head insignia, aircraft serials, and colorful authentic nose art.
• Illustrated Instructions: Multilingual step-by-step illustrated assembly guide with historical marking profiles and complete painting references.

Technical Product Details

• Manufacturer: Revell (Revell USA / Monogram Heritage)
• Product Number: 85-5512 (RMX855512)
• Scale: 1:48 Scale
• Subject Type: WWII Twin-Engine Medium Bomber / US Army Air Forces (USAAF)
• Skill Level: Level 4 (Classic 1–5 Classification)
• Model Dimensions: Approximate Length 14.43 in (36.7 cm), Wingspan 16.75 in (42.5 cm)
• Packaging Dimensions: Box Length 12.25 in x Width 7.2 in x Depth 1.8 in
• Age Recommendation: 12 Years and above
• Assembly Requirements: Unassembled plastic model kit; cement and hobby paints sold separately

Tips:

• Nose Weight Warning: Because the B-25 Mitchell is a tricycle gear aircraft with heavy plastic forward-raked wings, add 25 to 30 grams of lead fishing weights or ball bearings hidden beneath the cockpit floor and behind the nose bulkhead to prevent tail-sitting.
• Clear Parts Adhesion: Mount all glass nose and greenhouse canopy elements using specialized clear parts PVA cement or canopy glue to prevent fogging caused by standard plastic solvent fumes.
• Pre-Shading & Camouflage: Apply an interior green coat across all fuselage interiors before closing the fuselage halves; spray the exterior Olive Drab over Neutral Gray undersides with subtle post-shading along fabric elevators to reproduce harsh South Pacific sun weathering.

Suggested Colors (Authentic Enamel / Acrylic Reference)

• Olive Drab: Exterior upper fuselage, wing surfaces, and engine nacelle upper panels.
• Neutral Gray: Fuselage undersides, horizontal stabilizer lower surfaces, and wing bottoms.
• Gloss Yellow: Propeller tips and front engine cowl identification rings.
• Flat Black: Cockpit instrument dials, radio stack boxes, de-icer boots, and tires.
• Aluminum / Steel: Exposed landing gear struts, wheel hubs, engine crankcases, and internal gun breeches.
• Zinc Chromate / Interior Green: Cockpit sidewalls, bomb bay interior, and rear fuselage crew positions.
• Tan / Brown: Crew figure uniforms, flight gear, and life vests.

Take to the skies over the South Pacific and add this legendary 345th Bomb Group "Air Apache" B-25J Mitchell gunship to your scale flightline today.