1:72 North-American B-25D Mitchell

Kits-World 1:72 North American B-25D Mitchell, decal sheet

A standalone sheet of water-slide decals in 1:72 scale from the manufacturer Kits-World for a model of the medium bomber North American B-25D Mitchell. This is not a kit nor parts for a conversion, but printed markings. You will use it to change the scheme from the box or as a replacement for decals that have been ruined in the original packaging.

The real subject

The B-25D is the version of the Mitchell bomber corresponding to the early form of the type; it differed from version C mainly in the factory the machines came from, and structurally the two are very close. The aircraft was a twin-engine high-wing machine with twin vertical tail surfaces, built for bombing from medium and low altitudes. A number of machines were modified in the field according to the needs of the individual theaters, so particular machines differed noticeably from one another.

Application tips

Store the sheet flat, dry and away from direct light, ideally in the packaging it came in. Both damp and a bend in the film show on a decal permanently and the motif then cracks when used. Have clean and dry hands before you work, because grease from the fingers prevents adhesion. If a decal seats in the wrong place, it can still be released for a few minutes after application with a drop of warm water and slid carefully with a brush; but once it has dried or softener has been used, repair is no longer possible and all that is left is to remove the film by sanding and respray the area.

Who the sheet is for

• Modelers building the early versions of the B-25 in 1:72 scale
• Builders looking for markings other than those from the basic kit
• Anyone looking for a replacement for a damaged or aged sheet
• Collectors building a series of American bombers

The package contains decals only. The model, paints and clear coat are not part of it.