This is the first CDC bomber that landed in my hanger, and it's one of the first in the 1:48 series: Doolittle's infamous B-25! It
looks good from afar, but up close there are blemishes, such as a torn decal under the nose (happened removing from
packaging), and a loose main wing. Incredible "heft" factor though -- lots o' metal!
She displays nicely, if you've got the room!
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One of the last CDC models, note the
plastic lights--most new FM are painted.
A pretty plain scheme overall: But great to have from a historical perspecitve. Note: the red stripe near the nose tore off underneath upon removal from packaging.
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Pluses
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Minuses
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Needs Work
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Awesome "heft'
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Lacks detail found in other lines
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Tends to tip onto tail
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Plastic/clear landing lights
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No moving surfaces
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Pad-printed decals!
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Nice finish
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Some elements not to scale.
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Some noticiable seams, poor fit.
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Score: 2.5 (out of 5)
Collectibility: low
Price: $100
Production Run: Not Limited
Art/Catalog Number: FMB316
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CDC/Franklin Mint, 1:48 B-25B "Tokyo Raider"