Revell 1: 48 B25J Mitchell , Brown

I really enjoyed putting this model together. After building models when I was a kid, I decided to try my hand at it again in adulthood. I have never painted my models when I was a kid, so I wanted to do this with the new ones I was putting together. I had built another Revell 1:48 scale model before this, a P-51 Mustang. In all honesty, I botched that one, and should have completed a few more smaller ones before I attempted this one.It'll use a lot of paint and glue. It's quite big (maybe a foot and a half wingspan or so), so make sure you have enough room to put it (I hung it from the ceiling in my workshop). It took me a long time to complete, but most of that was painting honestly.I always build my models with the landing gears up. It was sort of difficult to do that with this model, as it was made to be built with the landing gears down. So I ended up with some uneven surfaces and gaps in the landing gear bay/cover areas.All and all I am very happy with this model. The B-25 Mitchell has to be one of the sexiest WWII bombers and it looks as such in my workshop.

The Revell model kit makes a lot of fun to build, not everything is perfect but has not to be, that's part of the challenge of this hobby. In my opinion not for beginners. The kit needs a bit of experience and skill to build for a good result. About 70-80 grams balance weight in the nose area and inside of the engine cowlings are required for balancing, so that the model stands on the nose wheel without the support on the rear fuselage, not easy to hide. In total a very good model kit of the North American B-25 Mitchell bomber, therefor in total 5 *

I build scale models of different subjects. However, I have only built an airplane once and needed some practice. Revell has some very good models at a variety of price points. I was using this model, not as a display but for practice. I was pleased with the quality at this price. It had some flash, but I always trim and clean my models, so it was just a regular aspect of a build. The number of fit issues was far less than anticipated. This kit will require more attention than those at a higher price. It would be an excellent beginners kit; reasonable price and not too involved. A great project that can be done as a family project.

Really simple build, I havnt built one in 45 years and this was easy, did need more modeling putty than I used, wasn't looking for perfection, my dad flew the B-25 in WWII and also the B-17 which I'll build next, 1 grid of parts had some flashing but overall great model!

First model I've built since i was a kid. This model was fun to build as I have plenty of time on my hands now with a new born and am home a lot. Fit together great. A lot of nice detail. There is an issue with extra weight on the tail that causes the nose of the plane to come off the ground though. Still a great piece. Can't wait to try my hand at the B-17

This was a fun build but be prepared to use a lot of putty and sanding as parts didn’t fit together well. Also, the front windows were frustrating to fit together. Make sure you use plenty of clamps. The final product looks great!

Product is historical accurate reproduction, great addition to era period collection

Accuracy and detail is good, no pilots or gunners for inside the plane. Fit is terrible, especially the fuselage, nose and clear pieces. Be prepared for lots of sanding and minor filing to make things fit. And still use some filler for gaps on engine nacelles and the nose. Tail heavy. You add weight, or use the provided step ladder glued to rear access hatch. The decals are unusually fragile, by far cheapest I've seen. Be ready to do some stencil work, because these decals are junk.Overall, with the extra work, it'll turn out good. Unfortunately, the extra efforts are needed, due to sloppy manufacturing. Its a cheap, affordable model. Don't have high expectations and you won't be too disappointed.