1/72 scale War Bird Collection No.80 plastic model kit of the WWII Japanese Mitsubishi A6M2b (ZEKE) – type 21 Zero Fighter. Features a canopy that can be positioned opened or closed, and markings for three versions.
- New tooling for wing, fuselage, and engine cowling.
- Wing is depicted in extended position only.
- One-piece engine cowling via slide molding manufacturing process.
- Detailed cockpit and landing gear wells.
- Comes with 3 decal marking options to depict aircraft that took part in the Pearl Harbor Attack.
This plastic kitset requires assembly, paints and glue to complete.
Fuselage: 6.57" (167mm)
Wingspan: 4.96" (126mm)
Tamiya Product Number: 60780
Scale: 1:72
Suggested Paint Colors (not included):
AS-12 – Bare Metal Silver
AS-29 – Gray-Green
X-10 – Gun Metal
X-11 – Chrome Silver
X-13 – Metallic Blue
X-18 – Semi Gloss Black
X-25 – Clear Green
X-5 – Green
X-7 – Red
XF-1 – Flat Black
XF-12 – J.N. Grey
XF-16 – Flat Aluminum
XF-23 – Light Blue
XF-56 – Metallic Grey
XF-64 – Red Brown
XF-7 – Flat Red
XF-71 – Cockpit Green
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, which was equipped with 50cm folding wingtips, landing hook, and radio direction finder for carrier-based operations. Flown by expert pilots, the A6M2b took part in daring operations such as the Pearl Harbor attack and the invasion of the Philippines. It's 3,000km range, powerful 20mm cannon armament, and legendary maneuverability quickly earned the respect of Allied aircrews.
