Tamiya 60318 - 1/32 Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Fighter Model 52 (Zeke)  [60318]

The Greatest Zero

The A6M5 Zero Fighter Model 52 happens to be completely reproduced because of the best of details and moveable parts giving you one superb 1/32 scale model. Tamiya has placed their heart and soul into creating this splendid model. This set comes with steel components depicting the 20mm cannon barrels and pitot tube for a sharper finish. Fine details for instance the pre-painted machine weapon barrels together with metal plated pitot tubes really get this to model stick out. One brand new set of markings to depict an aircraft on Aircraft Carrier Junyo within Marianas is included. Furthermore, you can safely store your finished model in its unique packaging. This refined model accurately represents the A6M5 Model 52 Zero Fighter which conducted overwhelming numbers of superior U.S. aircraft. Reproducing this phenomenal piece of Japanese aircraft technology is truely enjoyable.

in regards to the Zero

The Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero was japan Navy's primary fighter through the entire Pacific Theater during WWII. In latter 50 % of the war, the model 52 Zero, a refined form of the model 22, aimed to take on the ever increasing numbers of high-performance U.S. aircraft. It showcased a shorter 11m wingspan with rounded wingtips, was powered by equivalent 1130hp Nakajima "Sakae" engine as observed in the model 22 Zero, and had this new exhaust propulsion system which provided it a 565km/h top rate. The A6M5 arrived armed with two 7.7mm device weapons and 20mm belt-feed kind cannons for each wing. Deployment regarding the A6M5 began in the autumn of 1943, in addition they saw action at the Solomon campaign as well as the Marianas. It fearlessly defended Japan against overwhelming figures and superior U.S. aircraft until the final day of the war.

Specs & Features

• This might be a 1/32 scale plastic assembly kit model of the A6M5 Zero Fighter model 52 Zeke which fought inside latter phases of WWII.
• Length: 285mm, Width: 344mm.
• The beautiful human body line from the uniquely curved engine cowl to your wings is faithfully reproduced.
• Besides the realistically reproduced fuselage, the Nakajima "Sakae" type 21 engine as well as the cockpit inside are rich in information.
• The rudder, flaps, and the lower fuselage components are all moveable.
• Range of either available or closed cowl flaps and canopy.
• Included metal parts guarantee a razor-sharp finish for the 20mm cannons and pitot tube. Device weapon barrels have already been pre-painted.
• Photo-etched components depicting steel components like atmosphere intake mesh and seatbelts are included for greater realism.
• The kit comes with four types of decals including one all-new option as well as masking seals the canopy.
• Two pilot numbers in standing and seated roles are included.
• A display stand to depict the Zero "In-Flight" is included.
• Finished model are saved in the unique packaging.