Tamiya 61016 Mitsubishi A6M2 Type 21 Zero 1/48 Scale Plastic Model Kit

Description

Tamiya ventured into the modeling business in 1948, with a scale wooden ship model kit. Since then, Tamiya has been striving to offer merchandise that can truly be called ‘First in Quality Around the World.’ Now Tamiya is offering more than 300 different products, both in the fields of precision static models and high performance radio control vehicles. These products are not only sold in Japan but also exported in vast quantities to the United States, Europe, South East Asia, and to many other parts of the world. The standard of excellence achieved by Tamiya is regarded as among the very finest in the world of model hobbies. This finely detailed plastic model kit requires assembly and painting. Item is brand new and in its original factory packaging. Listing images are stock pictures provided by the manufacturer or the distributor. Featuring a lightweight design, a 940hp Sakae 12 engine, and armed with two 7.7mm machine guns and two 20mm cannons, the A6M2 (Model 21) Zero was nearly invincible as Japan’s military advanced across the Pacific in the early years of WWII. This kit accurately reproduces the form of this legendary aircraft and features fine surface details as well as a thorough cockpit. Canopy may be assembled in open or closed positions while the landing gear may also be depicted in deployed or retracted positions. The kit comes with two pilot figures and five marking options, including one for the aircraft flown by Japanese ace Saburo Sakai.