Hasegawa Imperial Japanese Navy Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Fighter Type 52 Plastic Model Kit D22 1/72

This is a plastic model kit that requires assembly and painting. Tools, paints, etc. are required separately.

Product Introduction 1/72 Scale Plastic Model. The Zero Fighter Type 52 was a Japanese Navy fighter aircraft that played an active role in the Pacific War during World War II. The Zero Fighter Type 21, feared by the enemy for its high performance, began to lag behind the newer enemy fighters of the 1940s in terms of speed and armament. Therefore, the Type 52 was developed following the Type 32 and Type 22. To improve speed, the wingspan was shortened to 11m, the cowling (the cover over the engine) was redesigned, and a thrust single exhaust pipe (an exhaust pipe that uses engine exhaust to generate a small amount of thrust) was installed. This allowed it to reach a maximum speed of 590km/h, 25km/h faster than the Zero Fighter Type 22's maximum speed of 565km/h. A total of approximately 6,000 Zero Fighter Type 52 aircraft were produced and remained in service until the end of the Pacific War.

How to Use 1. Remove the model kit from the package. 2. Clean all removable parts with warm soapy water. 3. Assemble the model using the included plastic cement. 4. Allow the assembled model to dry. 5. Paint the model using your preferred paint. 6. Allow the paint to dry completely before handling the finished model.