Fine Molds 1/48 Scale Imperial Japanese Navy Zero A6M52 Type 52A (Made by Nakajima) Plastic Model FZ04 (Airplane)

Fine Molds 1/48 scale Imperial Japanese Navy Zero A6M Zero Model 52A (Made by Nakajima) Plastic Model FZ04. The Zero Model 52A was produced not only by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries but also by Nakajima Aircraft. Like the Mitsubishi model, the Type 52's drum-magazine-fed Type 99 20mm No. 2 gun, Model 3, was upgraded to a belt-fed Type 4 gun with a capacity of 125 rounds for the Model 52A. The gun's mounting position was shifted slightly forward, causing the gun's receiver to protrude beyond the leading edge of the wing, resulting in the addition of a trapezoidal cover. Additionally, a teardrop-shaped bulge was added to the underside of the wing to accommodate the drum magazine, but this was removed when the model was converted to a belt-fed system. These are the main external differences between the original Model 52 and the Model 52A. Another difference between the Mitsubishi and Nakajima models is the length of the heat-resistant plate attached near the outlet of the thrust-type single exhaust pipe; the Nakajima model is longer than the Mitsubishi model. Furthermore, the Nakajima Model 52A is equipped with a larger spinner due to a change in the propeller governor, and a drop tank with a different suspension system, which also differs from the Mitsubishi Model 52A. This product recreates these subtle differences through meticulous research using numerous photographs and new molded parts. The markings reproduce the aircraft that appeared in the wartime film "Torpedo Squadron Dispatch" and belonged to the 653rd Air Group, which served on the aircraft carrier Zuikaku. This product is a plastic model that requires assembly and painting. Additional adhesives, tools, and paints are required for assembly and painting. "Plastic Model" is a registered trademark of the Japan Plastic Model Industrial Cooperative. This product does not include adhesives, paints, tools, batteries, etc. This is a plastic model that requires assembly and painting. Additional adhesives, tools, and paints are required. 1/48 scale unpainted plastic assembly kit. This kit was created using new molded parts based on meticulous research of numerous photographs. The markings recreate the aircraft that appeared in the wartime film "Torpedo Squadron Dispatch" and served as a carrier aircraft for the 653rd Air Group aboard the aircraft carrier Zuikaku.