Tamiya 60780 Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero Fighter Zeke 1/72 Scale Plastic Model Kit

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. Length: 126 mm. Working on the Front Line From the early days of the Second Sino-Japanese War to the end of hostilities in the Pacific, the Mitsubishi Zero served as the Imperial Japanese Navy's main frontline fighter. The first major mass-produced version was the A6M2b. Equipped with 50cm folding wingtips to enable it to fly from aircraft carriers, it was flown by expert pilots and took part in operations such as the Pearl Harbor attack and the invasion of the Philippines, its 3,000km range, powerful 20mm cannon armament, and legendary maneuverability quickly earning the respect of Allied air crews. About the Model This is a 1/72 scale model of the Mitsubishi Zero A6M2b, fuselage length: 126mm, wingspan: 167mm. The flowing, graceful form of the fighter is reproduced, including the engine cowling and long wings. Details unique to the A6M2b, such as the cockpit interior and gear case at the front of the engine. Features a fully-opening canopy. 3 marking options included. Kit does not include marking option shown on box cover. Fuselage, wing, engine cowling, propeller and other unique features are faithfully replicated. Graceful form defined by the sleek wing and unique engine cowling is shown in excellent detail on this 126mm model. The deep landing gear wells and long, fully-extending landing gear are another point of interest. Even small details such as the gear box cover at the front of the engine are accurately captured. Features pilot's radio, generator, instrumentation and other cockpit interior details.