Tamiya 21148 - 1/48 Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Fighter Type 52-Kou 343rd Flying Corps (1944 Guam) Completed  [21148]

A Safe Return

• The latest addition to the Masterwork variety of museum quality finished models could be the A6M5 Zero fighter "Zeke" - also known as Model 52. The model depicts a Zero that was shot down by U.S. fire within the skies above Guam in 1944. The pilot associated with plane have been carrying a Japanese banner with communications from buddies and loved ones, which keepsake came into United states possession before being came back towards the pilot's loved ones in 2005. A photograph of the aircraft had been paid combined with the flag, and ended up being accustomed recreate the marking scheme utilized on this model. Naturally, the form of the A6M5is accurately captured, while steel components are used to depict pitot pipes. The fuselage has practical weathering applied, and exhausts have now been provided specialist burn-effect finishes to help up the realism.

About the Model

• 1/48 scale. Fuselage length: 190mm, wingspan: 229mm.
• Expertly used design includes top quality pad-printed markings.
• Photo-etched parts are used for an extremely detailed finish.
• Seated pilot figure is also included.