Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero Model 21 "Battle of Midway"

The Mitsubishi A6M "Zero" was a long-range carrier-based fighter used by the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1940 to 1945.

The A6M was designated as the Mitsubishi Navy Type 0 carrier fighter or the Mitsubishi A6M Reis-en.

The Battle of Midway was a major naval battle in the Pacific theatre of World War II that took place from 4 to 7 June 1942.
Six months after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor and one month after the Battle of the Coral Sea.

Plastic model kit

 

• The canopy can be built open or closed
• the wingtips, flaps and ailerons are separate parts that can be assembled in the desired position.
• The cockpit interior and running gear are accurately reproduced

Decals for five versions are included:

 

• 1 Carrier Div. A1-102 (LT. Saburo Shinda) - Akagi
• 1 Carrier Div. A1-152 (W.O. Toichira Hanyu) - Akagi
• 1 Carrier Div. A11-168 (W.O. Akira Yamamoto) - Kaga
• 2 Carrier Div. B1-151 (Lt. Fusata Iida) - Soryu
• 2 Carrier Div. B11-124 - Hiryu

scale 1:48

unbuilt / unpainted