This is a 1/72 Plastic A6M5c Zero Fighter Type 52c Model Kit from Academy
Plastics. It's for ages 10 and up.
The Zero Fighter was the Imperial Japanese Navy's first single-seat and
sinlge-engined shipboard fighter with the retractable undercarriage. It was
the most produced type of Japanese aircraft during WWII. Towards the end of
WWII many of the Zero fighters were converted for use as Kamikaze attack
craft.
FEATURES: Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in light grey.
Modelers will enjoy the fine surface detail, such as bolt heads and
metal seams, that decorate the exterior of the craft.
The cockpit is complete with a seat, controls, and gauges.
The detailed engine and propeller assemblies give the craft a very
life-like look.
Authentically modeled landing gear.
The plane is armed with machine guns that peek innocently from the
edge of each wing.
Bombs and external fuel tanks are mounted on the bottom of the
.
Clear plastic canopy.
Detailed pictorial instructions guide you through assembly.
MARKING
OPTIONS: One Decal Sheet with Markings for Two Aircraft:
1: Naval Air Pilot 1/C Tanimizu 203rd FG. Kagoshima, June 1945
2: 302nd FG. at Atsugi, July 1945
Airframe and Detail Colors:
1: IJN Green, Yellow, Light Gray
2: IJN Green, Yellow, Light Gray
INCLUDES: One 1/72 Plastic A6M5c Zero Fighter Type 52c Model Kit
REQUIRES: Assembly
Cement
Paint (see MARKING OPTIONS)
Brushes
Sprue Cutter
Modeling Knife
File or Emery Board
Scissors
Tweezers
Water for Decals
Glue Tips or Toothpicks
Cloth
Adult Supervision
SPECS: Scale: 1/72
Length: 5" (12.6cm) (approximately)
Width: 6" (15.1cm) (approximately)
Height: 1-1/2" (3.6cm) (approximately)
COMMENTS: Keep small parts and sharp edges away from children.
Care should be taken when using tools and modeling knives.
Modeling paint should only be used by an adult in a well-ventilated
area.
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