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 Manufacturer : TAMIYA  
 Scale : 1/32  
 Package size  435x255x90mm
 Size after completion  286mm
 Weight  760g
TAMIYA "Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Fighter (ZEKE)" 1/32 Scale Aircraft Series 
TMY-60309-j*
3%-10% discount on purchasing price.
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Fighter (ZEKE) / TAMIYA Aircraft Series No.9

About the Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Fighter (Zeke)
To many Japanese, the Reisen (Zero Fighter) was more than a superbly designed aircraft, it was symbol of the legendary, albeit temporary invincibility of the Japanese Navy in the Pacific theater. Some theorists have even gone so far to say that if not for the design and production of the Zero fighter, the Japanese Navy would have never decided to initiate the Pacific War in the first place.

However, the war was initiated, and by the beginning of 1943, the Japanese Army was fighting a desperate ground war for control of strategic points in the South Pacific, including Guadacanal. The air war over these islands was just as desperate, and although the Japanese enjoyed aerial superiority in the early stages of the conflict, they were later forced to face off against the ever-growing air power of the American Army and Navy. The hope for Japanese victory in the Pacific against the might and sheer numbers of Allied aircraft rested on the Zero fighters and their brave pilots.

Large Scale Kit Boasts 7 Moving Parts!
Just one of the joys of Tamiya's Zero Fighter is its abundance of moving parts. This, combined with the amazingly precise molding, allows the modeler to better enjoy the assembly process and gain a unique understanding of how the actual aircraft was constructed.

About the Model
*Assembly model kit based on the Model 52 Zero Fighter.
*1/32 scale, fuselage length: 286mm, wingspan: 344mm.
*From the subtle curves of the engine cowl to the tip of the vertical stabilizer, the form of the Zero Fighter has been recreated with incredible authenticity.
*Outer surfaces of fuselage, cockpit interior, and Sakae 21 engine boasts intricate detail that only Tamiya can provide.
*Model features 7 movable parts including landing gear, rudder, and flaps. Canopy and engine cowling can be modeled in the open or closed position.
*Mesh over air intake and seat belts incorporate photo-etched parts for maximum realism.
*Canopy masking seals, three types of markings, and two types of pilot figures included.

Painstaking Research for Total Accuracy
At Tamiya, the most important point in developing an accurate scale model is the thorough study of the full-sized object. To develop this 1/32 scale Zero Fighter, Tamiya designers traveled to England to visit the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford and Imperial War Museum; the U.S. to visit the Smithsonian Aerospace Museum; and Hamamatsu, Japan to visit the JASDF Hamamatsu Base. These museums all possess Model 52 Zero Fighters, and provided Tamiya's designers with invaluable reference to recreate every nook and cranny of the legendary aircraft. From the strong lines of the main wings and fuselage to the subtle curvature of the engine cowls, the 1/32 model remains faithful to the form of the original. Because this is a Tamiya scale model, detail goes without question, as evident in the delicate panel lines crossing every surface of the aircraft.


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Images show fully painted and assembled model.
 
Slightly trimmed wings and delicate lines of engine cowl overflow with authenticity.
 
Intricately designed engine cowl is the product of thorough research of the real aircraft. Mesh covers for air-intakes reproduced with quality photo-etched parts.
 
Exhaust stacks and heat-resistant panels highlight nose. Cowl flaps can be modeled in open or closed position.
 
1130hp Sakae 21 engine, cylinders, mixture intake pipe, exhaust pipe, and other precisely recreated engine components make for a fascinating modeling experience.
 
Wing mounted 20mm cannons authentically recreated from barrel tip to base.
 
 
Two kinds of realistic pilot figures included: one sitting in cockpit and the other standing in a natural pose. The level of detail on these figures is amazing, with clear parts used for the goggles. Canopy can be modeled in the open or closed position.
 
In flight modeling of the Type 52 Zero Fighter is also possible with stylish display stand (also included).
 
Crisply recreated landing gear moves from stowed to lowered position. Springs and metal parts allow landing gear to mimic movement of the full-size aircraft.
 
Movable flaps and ailerons highlight gently curved wings.
 
Rudder and elevators move even after completion of model.
 
Arresting hook and tail wheel can be raised/lowered for various modeling possibilities.
 
Precise photo-etched parts included to model sighting instruments, mesh for air intakes, clips for seat belts, and more.
 
Instrument panel, seat, control stick, foot bar, 7.7mm machine gun, radio, and oxygen tanks bring true life to the cockpit interior.
 

Clear parts included to recreate wing lights and formation lights.
 
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