Fine Molds 1/72 Imperial Japanese Navy Zero Fighter Type 52 (Mitsubishi, Early Model) Plastic Model FR01. Following the 1/48 scale "Zero Fighter" series, which has been highly praised both domestically and internationally, a series of 1/72 scale Zero fighter kits will be released. The first installment is an early production version of the Mitsubishi Type 52, featuring exhaust manifolds under the cowling, a design inherited from the Type 22. Each runner is molded in a different color, with the fuselage and wings in green, the cowling and landing gear in black, and the engine and propeller in gray. This model includes water-transfer decals depicting the markings of three aircraft: the aircraft flown by Japanese Navy ace Tetsuzo Iwamoto, belonging to the 253rd Naval Air Group in Rabaul, whose rear fuselage is said to be covered in kill marks; another aircraft belonging to the 253rd Air Group in Rabaul; and another aircraft belonging to the 252nd Air Group that served in the Marshall Islands. *This is a plastic model that requires assembly and painting. *Separate adhesives, tools, paint, etc. are required for assembly and painting. *"Plastic model" is a registered trademark owned by the Japan Plastic Model Industrial Cooperative. *This product does not include adhesives, paints, tools, batteries, etc. *To enjoy plastic models safely, it is important to build them in a well-ventilated area, away from high temperatures, humidity, and direct sunlight. Take care to prevent small children and pets from swallowing or injuring themselves, and handle tools safely. Care must be taken when assembling and storing, such as avoiding painting on humid days.
Plastic models that require assembly and painting. Separate adhesives, tools, paint, etc. are required.
1/72 scale unpainted plastic assembly kit.
This model is an early production version of the Mitsubishi Model 52, featuring exhaust manifolds under the cowling, a design inherited from the Model 22.
Each runner is molded in a different color, with the fuselage and wings in green, the cowling and landing gear in black, and the engine and propeller in gray.
Includes water-transfer decals depicting markings for three aircraft: one belonging to the 253rd Naval Air Group in Rabaul, one belonging to the 253rd Air Group in Rabaul, and one belonging to the 252nd Air Group that served in the Marshall Islands.