Tamiya 1/72 Mitsubishi A6M3 (Hamp)

Length: 126 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.

A New Twist to a Familiar Face

Produced from Autumn 1942, the Model 32 Zero fighter followed the Model 21 in being used in the conflict in the Pacific Theater. It featured a Sakae 21 engine fitted with two superchargers, and its calling card was a main wing shortened by 50cm on either side and given a squared-off finish. It was the superior of the Model 21 in terms of top speed, climb rate and roll, and thanks to its appearance even (mistakenly) received a different nickname of "Hamp".

Features

• Accurate depiction includes Model 32's unique fuselage, wing, engine cowl forms and more!
• The characteristic squared-off wing tips were an effort to improve speed and roll capabilities.
• The Sakae 21 engine is accurately recreated in all its glory, including the complex front gear casing.
• Assembly of the detailed cockpit interior is based upon the parts make-up of the real thing.