Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero Fighter Type 21 'Zuikaku Fighter Group' 1:48 Hasegawa 07559

Plastic model aircraft kit: Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero Fighter Type 21 'Zuikaku Fighter Group' 1:48 Hasegawa 07559

A plastic model kit depicting the legendary Japanese carrier-based fighter Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero Type 21 in the markings of the Zuikaku aircraft carrier air group. This is a Limited Edition release from the renowned manufacturer Hasegawa, which allows for the recreation of aircraft operating during a key period of the Pacific War.

The set focuses on units from the Zuikaku fighter group, which were relocated to the base in Rabaul in February 1943. Their main task was to support the withdrawal of Japanese troops from the island of Guadalcanal. The model is characterized by the high quality typical of the Hasegawa brand and new decal sheets dedicated to this specific unit.

The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was the primary fighter of the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. The Type 21 (A6M2b) version was a production variant that participated in the attack on Pearl Harbor and dominated the air in the first phase of the conflict. Aircraft from the aircraft carrier Zuikaku took part in almost all major naval-air battles, and their pilots belonged to the elite of Japanese carrier-based aviation.

• Scale: 1:48
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa
• Catalog number: 07559
• Model type: World War II carrier-based fighter
• Painting: Zuikaku aircraft carrier air group (Rabaul, February 1943)
• Contents: Plastic sprues, clear glazing elements, new decals

Kit for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. To assemble, you will need separately sold modeling tools (e.g., nippers, files, tweezers), paints, brushes and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.