Fine Molds 1/48 Imperial Navy Zero Fighter Model 52A (Made by Nakajima) Plastic Model FZ04
The Zero Fighter Model 52A was produced not only by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries but also by Nakajima Aircraft.
Like the Mitsubishi Zero, the Type 52's Type 99 20mm No. 2 gun, Model 3, was modified to a belt-fed Type 4 with a capacity of 125 rounds.
The gun's mounting position was shifted slightly forward, causing the gun's receiver to protrude beyond the leading edge of the wing, so a trapezoidal cover was added. Additionally, a teardrop-shaped bulge was added to the underside of the wing to accommodate the drum magazine, but this was removed when the gun 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, with the Nakajima version being longer than the Mitsubishi version.
Furthermore, the Nakajima Type 52A is equipped with a larger spinner due to a change in the propeller governor, and a drop tank with a different suspension method, which also differs from the Mitsubishi Type 52A.
This product recreates these subtle differences using new molds based on meticulous research using numerous photographs.
The markings recreate the aircraft that appeared in the wartime film "Torpedo Squadron," belonging to the 653rd Air Group, which fought hard as a carrier aircraft on the aircraft carrier Zuikaku.
This product is a plastic model that requires assembly and painting.
Separate adhesives, tools, paint, etc. are required for assembly and painting.
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This product does not include adhesives, paints, tools, batteries, etc.
This plastic model requires assembly and painting. Adhesives, tools, paint, etc. are required separately.
1/48 scale unpainted plastic assembly kit
Meticulously researched numerous photographs and recreated with new molded parts
The markings reproduce 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.
