1:48 Mitsubishi A6M5/5a Zero Fighter (Zeke)

An injection-molded plastic kit of the Mitsubishi A6M5/5a Zero in 1:48 scale from Tamiya: the Japanese carrier fighter of the Second World War.

Scale1:48
Manufacturer Tamiya
Product EAN8591111020381

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41.56 €
34.35 € without VAT
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Mitsubishi A6M5/5a Zero Zeke (1:48, Tamiya)

An injection-molded plastic kit of the Japanese carrier fighter Mitsubishi A6M5/5a Zero in 1:48 scale from Tamiya. The model allows either the A6M5 or the A6M5a version to be built, that is one of the most heavily produced modifications of the legendary Zero. The Allies used the reporting name Zeke for this type. Check the actual package contents and the decal options against the manufacturer's part number for this item.

The real subject

The A6M Zero was the standard carrier fighter of the Imperial Japanese Navy and in the first years of the war in the Pacific it stood out for its exceptional range and agility. It was powered by a Nakajima Sakae radial engine. The A6M5 version of 1943 received a strengthened airframe and reworked exhausts and became the most widespread variant, even though it was by then facing ever stronger Allied fighters.

Building and painting tips

Glue the parts with liquid cement for plastic and sand the seams. Paint and pick out the cockpit interior before closing the fuselage. Glue the glazing with canopy glue so that the plastic does not cloud; masking suits the two-tone schemes. After applying a gloss coat and the decals, pick out the panel lines with a wash and add subtle wear.

Who the model is for

  • Collectors of Japanese carrier aircraft of the Second World War
  • Modelers with experience of building fighters in 1:48 scale
  • Anyone interested in the war in the Pacific

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.

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FAQ

Yes, it is a classic injection-molded plastic kit in 1:48 scale. It is supplied unassembled and unpainted.

Zeke is the Allied reporting name for the Japanese fighter Mitsubishi A6M Zero, which made enemy types easier to identify.

They are close sub-variants of the late Zero; they differ in details of the armament and the airframe. The kit allows both to be built.

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