Command the skies with this historically accurate 1/48 scale replica of Japan's most famous wartime fighter in its enhanced Model 52A configuration. This Mitsubishi-produced variant packed greater firepower with its belt-fed 20mm cannons holding 125 rounds - a 25% increase over earlier models. Fine Molds' meticulous research captures every detail, from the relocated gun mounts to the distinctive short heat-resistant exhaust plate unique to Mitsubishi's production line.
Key Features:
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Enhanced armament version - Represents the 125-round belt-fed cannon upgrade
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Mitsubishi-specific details - Features the short exhaust heat shield
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Precision engineering - New molds recreate subtle airframe modifications
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Historical markings - Includes decals for 343rd and 221st Air Groups
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Museum-quality accuracy - Based on surviving aircraft references
Why Modelers Choose This Kit:
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Technical significance - Shows the Zero's mid-war improvements
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First-in-scale details - Debuts Mitsubishi exhaust plate in 1/48
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Visible modifications - Trapezoidal gun covers and smoothed wing contours
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Display options - Two historically significant squadron markings
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Research quality - Developed from extensive photographic analysis
Kit Contents:
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Scale: 1/48
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Skill Level: Intermediate
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Parts: Newly tooled plastic components
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Special Features: Belt-fed cannon configuration
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Decals: 343rd & 221st Air Group markings
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Firsts: Initial inclusion of Mitsubishi heat shield
Assembly requires modeling tools and paints (not included)
This definitive kit brings to life the Zero's evolution during the Pacific War's crucial middle years. Aviation historians and scale enthusiasts will appreciate its unprecedented attention to the Model 52A's distinctive features, offering both building challenge and museum-quality display potential of Japan's legendary carrier fighter.
