July 15, 2025

Preview: Special Hobby & CMK kits for July

Special Hobby has several releases slated for July. Some new, some (re)newed. See them in our preview...


Preview: Special Hobby & CMK kits for July

Special Hobby July items have just been released to the public, with not only kits but also aftermarket sets released to suit them and other kits you may have in your stash:

Here’s a quick roundup of the kits and accessories listed from Special Hobby’s July 2025 offerings:

- The Mosquito PR & Bomber Version Canopy Mask (M72061) is available to aid precise masking for reconnaissance and bomber variants.
- The Mosquito NF Version Canopy Mask (M72062) is a new release tailored for the night fighter version’s canopy contours.
- The DH. Mosquito PR Mk.XVI ‘Long-Range Reconnaissance’ kit in 1/72 scale (SH72452) offers a detailed build of the high-altitude photo-recon aircraft.
- The DH.98 Mosquito NF Mk.XXX ‘Night Predator’ kit in 1/72 scale (SH72508) captures the sleek lines of the radar-equipped night fighter.
- The Gloster Meteor F Mk.III ‘WWII Jet Fighter’ kit in 1/72 scale (SH72527) recreates Britain’s first operational jet fighter with wartime markings.
- The Kriegsfischkutter Life Raft / Rettungsfloss in 1/72 scale (N72047) adds realism to German coastal vessel dioramas.
- The Kriegsfischkutter Twin 20 mm C/30 FLAK without Shield in 1/72 scale (N72048) delivers fine detail for naval anti-aircraft setups.
- The M60 Machine Gun set in 1/35 scale (P35041) includes two highly detailed pieces for Vietnam-era or Cold War builds.
- The F-16C Seat in 1/48 scale (P48027) is designed for Kinetic kits, offering cockpit enhancement for single-seat Vipers.
- The F-16D seats in 1/48 scale are also tailored for Kinetic kits, ideal for upgrading twin-seat Falcon builds.


DH. Mosquito PR Mk.XVI ‘Long-Range Reconnaissance’ 
From Special Hobby
1/72 scale
Product Code: 100-M72061
The de Havilland Mosquito was a versatile twin-engine aircraft that was one of the best aircraft of World War II. Not for nothing was it called the ‘Wooden Wonder.’ It was used as a night fighter, fighter-bomber, bomber, reconnaissance, anti-ship or special transport aircraft. The first generation of Mosquitos was powered by Merlin engines with single-stage superchargers. In the spring of 1943, two-stage Merlins with higher performance at higher altitudes were installed in the Mosquito. This resulted in the PR Mk.IX reconnaissance version and the B Mk.IX bomber. They were produced in limited numbers, as they were replaced in production by the mass-produced PR Mk.XVI and B Mk.XVI versions, equipped with a pressurised cockpit. The performance of the PR Mk.XVI version was so high that enemy fighters could hardly threaten it. The PR Mk.XVI reconnaissance Mosquitos operated from the British Isles and Italy over the whole of Europe. But not only over Europe, British Mosquitos were also deployed against Japan, being flown from India. The RAAF deployed the Mosquito PR Mk.XVIs to fly reconnaissance missions from bases in northern Australia.
The new, highly detailed kit contains five sprues of grey plastic parts and one with clear parts. The decals offer an RAF machine with invasion stripes, which was also used by Czechoslovak airmen; a SAAF machine operated from Italy with a tail with red and white stripes; a USAAF machine from Britain with a red tail and nose art on the fuselage; an RAF machine flying in India with SEAC markings; and two RAAF machines. One of them performed the last combat flight of the RAAF in World War II.
- A highly detailed kit of an interesting version
- Attractive markings and decals
- There are extra (separately sold) detail sets, figures, and masks for this kit from Special Hobby.


Mosquito PR & Bomber Version Canopy Mask
From Special Hobby
1/72 scale
Product Code: 100-SH72508
Pre-cut paint masks for clear parts and wheels of the reconnaissance and bomber Mosquito kits by Special Hobby.



DH.98 Mosquito NF Mk.XXX ‘Night Predator’ 
From Special Hobby
1/72 scale
Product Code: 100-SH72508
The de Havilland Mosquito was a versatile twin-engine aircraft that was one of the best aircraft of World War II. Not for nothing was it called the ‘Wooden Wonder.’ It was used as a night fighter, fighter-bomber, bomber, reconnaissance, anti-ship or special transport aircraft. The first generation of Mosquitos was powered by Merlin engines with single-stage superchargers. In the spring of 1943, two-stage Merlins with higher performance at higher altitudes were installed in the Mosquito. This concerned the reconnaissance and bombing versions. The night fighter versions did not receive the two-stage Merlins until 1944. In the second half of 1944, the RAF deployed a new version of the Mosquito NF Mk.30, designed for the night fighter role. It was used both in the defence of Britain against German bombers and V-1 missiles and to escort its own night bombers. The new Mosquitos were more powerful than any Luftwaffe propeller-driven night fighter, including the He 219.
The new, highly detailed kit contains five sprues of grey plastic parts and one with clear parts. Decals are offered for the aircraft of British ace Walter Gibb, the aircraft of the Czechoslovak sqn. RAG, the Polish sqn. RAF, the aircraft of the RAAF squadron operating in Britain, and the USAAF aircraft operating from Italy.
- A highly detailed kit of an interesting version not offered by any other manufacturer
- Attractive markings and decals
- Special Hobby also offers detail sets, figures, and masks for this kit


Mosquito NF Version Canopy Mask
From Special Hobby
1/72 scale
Product Code: 100-M72062
Pre-cut paint masks for clear parts and wheels of the night fighter Mosquito kits by Special Hobby.


Gloster Meteor F Mk.III ‘WWII Jet Fighter’ 
From Special Hobby
1/72 scale
Product Code: 100-SH72527
The Mk.III Meteor was the second production variety of the first British jet fighter aircraft, and it appeared in service with the RAF even before the end of the war. In the postwar years, the Mk.III Meteors for a brief period flew with the front-line RAF squadrons.
The kit comes with three grey plastic sprues and one sprue with clear parts. The decal sheet brings markings for two wartime machines and two that operated in the post-war era. One of the warplanes flew in Belgium in March 1945, wearing a special white colour scheme, while the other one had a standard disruptive scheme. The same colours also featured on one of the postwar Meteors; the fourth one is depicted in the natural metal scheme.
- A re-issue of an interesting kit
- Attractive camouflages and decals for WWII and post-war planes
- Special Hobby also offers the mask M72034 for the kit


Kriegsfischkutter Life Raft / Rettungsfloss
From Special Hobby
1/72 scale
Product Code: 129-N72047
Set of life raft, paddles, and life ring for the Kriegsfischkutter (Special Navy line). The set is 3D printed.


Kriegsfischkutter Twin 20 mm C/30 FLAK without Shield
From Special Hobby
1/72 scale
Product Code: 129-N72047
3D-printed double-barrelled 20 mm cannon meant as alternative armament for the Kriegsfischkutter (Special Navy line). The barrels are metal and milled.


M60 Machine Gun 1/35 (2 pcs) 
From Special Hobby
1/35 scale
Product Code: 129-P35041
Set of two detailed 3D-printed American M60 machine guns for the Kriegsfischkutter (Special Navy line). The set includes ammunition belts and magazines.


F-16D Seats 1/48 for Kinetic kits
From Special Hobby
1/35 scale
Product Code: 129-P48026
A detailed printed seat for the two-seater F-16 by Kinetic.


F-16C Seats 1/48 for Kinetic kits
From Special Hobby
1/35 scale
Product Code: 129-P48027
A detailed printed seat for the single-seater F-16 by Kinetic.

These new kits are available on Special Hobby's Website or from Hobbylink Japan