Tamiya 21147 - 1/48 Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Fighter Type 52-Kou 653rd Flying Corps 166 Battle Squadrons Completed  [21147]

An Original Subject!

• The latest addition towards Masterwork variety of museum quality finished models depicts the A6M5a Zero fighter "Zeke" (also referred to as Model 52), a variation associated with the primary Japanese Navy fighter aircraft throughout WWII. The model depicts an A6M5a which was employed for pilot training. Therefore, it features unique Japanese roundels regarding the fuselage and wing undersides with expertly depicted handwritten Chinese figures; these represented the trainee pilot's title so he might be identified during his training and assessment. Definitely, the moving type of the A6M5a with rounded wingtips is accurately captured, while metal parts are accustomed to depict pitot pipes. The fuselage has realistic weathering applied, and exhausts have now been given expert burn-effect finishes to help expand up the realism.

In regards to the Model

• 1/48 scale. Fuselage length: 190mm, wingspan: 229mm.
• Expertly applied decoration features good quality pad-printed markings.
• Photo-etched parts are utilized for an extremely detail by detail finish.
• Seated pilot figure can be included.