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1:48 IJN Type 96 Carrier-based Fighter II Mitsubishi A5M2b

1:48 IJN Type 96 Carrier-based Fighter II Mitsubishi A5M2b

34.36 €
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1:48 IJN Type 96 Carrier-based Fighter II Mitsubishi A5M2b

The plastic model Mitsubishi A5M2b (the Japanese Type 96 carrier fighter, Allied code name Claude) in 1:48 scale from FineMolds. A kit of the Japanese monoplane of the early Second World War with additional metal parts.

Scale1:48
Manufacturer FineMolds
Product EAN8591111369619

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34.36 €
28.40 € without VAT
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IJN Type 96 Carrier-based Fighter II Mitsubishi A5M2b 1:48 (FineMolds)

A plastic kit model of the Japanese Mitsubishi A5M2b carrier fighter (Type 96, Allied code name Claude) in 1:48 scale from the Japanese firm FineMolds. The model captures the A5M2b version with the enclosed canopy. The package combines injection-molded plastic with several additional metal parts that refine the detail of the engine and the cockpit.

The real subject

The Mitsubishi A5M was the first production carrier-based monoplane fighter in the world and the direct predecessor of the legendary A6M Zero. It stood out for fixed landing gear, an air-cooled radial engine and superb agility. It served with the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service above all in the second half of the 1930s and at the start of the war in the Pacific.

Building and painting tips

We recommend working with thin cement for plastic and dry-fitting the fuselage and the engine cowlings before gluing. Bond the metal parts with super glue. The typical finish of A5M machines used light shades on the airframe surface; the panel lines come out well after a light wash. It is a good idea to mask the cockpit glazing, and masks are not included in the package.

Who the model is for

  • anyone interested in the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service of the prewar and early war era
  • enthusiasts of the predecessors of the Zero fighter
  • modelers who appreciate a combination of plastic and metal detail
  • advanced and experienced builders in 1:48 scale

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

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The Japanese Mitsubishi A5M2b carrier fighter, Type 96, with the Allied code name Claude. It was the first production carrier monoplane and the predecessor of the A6M Zero.

Yes, besides the injection-molded plastic the package holds several additional metal parts that refine the detail. The instructions give the exact contents of the package.

Masks are not included in the package; the glazing is best masked with tape of your own. Always check the exact contents against the instructions for the particular package.

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