Plastic model kit, assembly required. Glue, paint and finishing supplies not included.
The A6M Zero Model 52A (commonly known as the Zero Fighter Model 52A) is a type with an increased ammunition capacity for the Zero Fighter Model 52 20mm machine gun. The original Model 52 was equipped with a Type 99 20mm No. 2 gun Model 3 on the wing, which could carry 100 rounds of ammunition per gun in a drum magazine, but the Model 52A was modified to a belt-fed Model 4, which could carry 125 rounds of ammunition. As the mounting position of the updated 20mm machine gun was moved forward, a trapezoidal cover was added to the base of the machine gun protrusion on the leading edge of the wing. In addition, the original Model 52 had a teardrop-shaped bulge under the wing to accommodate the drum magazine, but this bulge was eliminated in the Model 52A, which was modified to a belt-fed type. Furthermore, all Mitsubishi Model 52As have a short heat-resistant plate at the outlet of the thrust-type single exhaust pipe, a characteristic of the Mitsubishi version.
This model kit from Fine Molds carefully examines these small differences from numerous photographs and recreates them using newly molded parts; this is the first time the short heat-resistant plate has been represented in a 1/48-scale Zero Fighter plastic model kit. The decals reproduce the markings of the original 343rd and 221st Air Groups; in particular, the 343rd Air Group aircraft is still on display at the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Hamamatsu Public Relations Center. Place your order today!
[Includes]: Decals for 2 versions
Be sure to check out our aircraft accessories, metal barrels, and seat belts!
We are not responsible for any taxes, duty, VAT, customs or other fees on the receiver’s end.Check out our other items, and save on shipping! To receive combined shipping, place the items you wish to purchase in your cart and the discounted shipping will be calculated at checkout.
Please complete all your shopping before checking out, we cannot combine shipping on separate orders.
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Plastic model kit, assembly required. Glue, paint and finishing supplies not included.
The A6M Zero Model 52A (commonly known as the Zero Fighter Model 52A) is a type with an increased ammunition capacity for the Zero Fighter Model 52 20mm machine gun. The original Model 52 was equipped with a Type 99 20mm No. 2 gun Model 3 on the wing, which could carry 100 rounds of ammunition per gun in a drum magazine, but the Model 52A was modified to a belt-fed Model 4, which could carry 125 rounds of ammunition. As the mounting position of the updated 20mm machine gun was moved forward, a trapezoidal cover was added to the base of the machine gun protrusion on the leading edge of the wing. In addition, the original Model 52 had a teardrop-shaped bulge under the wing to accommodate the drum magazine, but this bulge was eliminated in the Model 52A, which was modified to a belt-fed type. Furthermore, all Mitsubishi Model 52As have a short heat-resistant plate at the outlet of the thrust-type single exhaust pipe, a characteristic of the Mitsubishi version.
This model kit from Fine Molds carefully examines these small differences from numerous photographs and recreates them using newly molded parts; this is the first time the short heat-resistant plate has been represented in a 1/48-scale Zero Fighter plastic model kit. The decals reproduce the markings of the original 343rd and 221st Air Groups; in particular, the 343rd Air Group aircraft is still on display at the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Hamamatsu Public Relations Center. Place your order today!
[Includes]: Decals for 2 versions
Be sure to check out our aircraft accessories, metal barrels, and seat belts!
We are not responsible for any taxes, duty, VAT, customs or other fees on the receiver’s end.Check out our other items, and save on shipping! To receive combined shipping, place the items you wish to purchase in your cart and the discounted shipping will be calculated at checkout.
Please complete all your shopping before checking out, we cannot combine shipping on separate orders.
Sorry, no shipping refunds can be given for combining separate orders.