Tamiya 1/48 DeHavilland Mosq. FB MkVI
About the De Havilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI/NF Mk.II
The de Havilland "Mosquito" was constructed out of wood and based on "high-speed bomber shaking off fighter". The design of the Mosquito was started in 1939. Two Rolls Merlin engines were selected as the source of power and the wood was used as the material of this fuselage. The parts with the metal were only the parts of the periphery of the engine and the landing gear. At first the Air Ministry was doubtfull due to the wooden construction and it had no machine guns.
However the Mosquito made a maiden flight with a maximum speed of 630km when the "Spitfire" had the maximum speed of 580km at that time. Therefore a lot of "Mosquito" were suddenly requested. Many types of the Mosquito were produced, Night-Fighter Mk. II armed with 7.7mm machine guns on its nose and A.I.Mk.IV radar made an appearance. This Mosquito brought its ability into full play in attacking an airfield and intercepting raiding bombers. Also Fighting-Bomber Mk.VI armed with four of 225kg bombs and eight of rocket bombs was arranged as the actual fighting in Mar. 1943. This type played havoc with enemy land forces, the battleships and U-boats.
Furthermore it was active in attacking the railroad and bridges in Burma, dealing a blow to the Japanese army. The Mosquito's wooden structure was surprizingly robust against shrapnel and was therefore popular with pilots.
Suggested Paint Colors
AS-10 - Ocean Gray (RAF)
AS-11 - Medium Sea Gray (RAF)
AS-12 - Bare Metal Silver
AS-9 - Dark Green (RAF)
TS-6 - Matt Black
X-10 - Gun Metal
X-11 - Chrome Silver
X-18 - Semi Gloss Black
X-23 - Clear Blue
X-27 - Clear Red
XF-1 - Flat Black
XF-15 - Flat Flesh
XF-16 - Flat Aluminum
XF-2 - Flat White
XF-21 - Sky
XF-23 - Light Blue
XF-24 - Dark Grey
XF-27 - Black Green
XF-3 - Flat Yellow
XF-5 - Flat Green
XF-52 - Flat Earth
XF-54 - Dark Sea Grey
XF-55 - Deck Tan
XF-56 - Metallic Grey
XF-57 - Buff
XF-65 - Field Grey
XF-7 - Flat Red
XF-9 - Hull Red
Returns & Refund Policy
At Sword & Board, we want you to be satisfied with your purchase. If you are not entirely happy with your order, we are here to help.
1. Cooling-Off Period and Returns
In accordance with the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, you are entitled to cancel your purchase within 7 days of receiving your items for a full refund, subject to the following conditions:
- Condition: The items must be unopened, unused, and in their original factory-sealed packaging. Due to the nature of our products (e.g., Trading Card Games, board games with components), we cannot accept returns on items where the shrink-wrap or security seals have been broken.
- Return Shipping: The cost of returning the item to our Milnerton store is the responsibility of the customer. We recommend using a trackable shipping service, as we cannot guarantee receipt of returned items.
2. Defective or Damaged Items
If you receive an item that is damaged in transit or has a manufacturing defect (e.g., missing components or printing errors):
- Reporting: Please notify us at info@swordandboardgames.co.za within 48 hours of delivery. Please include photos of the damage and your order number.
- Resolution: We will arrange for a courier collection of the defective item. Once inspected, we will offer a replacement, a store credit, or a full refund.
- Manufacturer Defects: For certain products, we may facilitate a request for replacement parts directly from the supplier to resolve the issue quickly.
3. Non-Returnable Items
The following items cannot be returned or exchanged:
- TCG Singles and Sealed Product: Due to market volatility, Trading Card Game singles and sealed "blind" products (booster packs) are non-returnable.
- Gift Cards: Digital or physical gift cards cannot be redeemed for cash.
- Sale Items: Items purchased on "Clearance" or during specific "Flash Sales" are considered final sale unless defective.
4. Pre-order Cancellations
You may cancel a pre-order for a full refund at any time before the item has been dispatched.
- Note: If a pre-order is cancelled after we have specifically secured stock for you, or if it is a high-value special import, we reserve the right to charge a 10% administration/restocking fee.
5. Refunds
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
- Approved Refunds: Refunds will be processed via EFT within 2 to 3 business days.
- Store Credit: If you prefer, we can issue store credit immediately upon approval of the return.
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