The Eduard 1/72 Mitsubishi A6M5c Zero for Hasegawa photo-etched parts set is a professional detailing accessory, created by the renowned Eduard company. It is designed to significantly enhance the level of detail and realism of 1/72 scale plastic aircraft models.
Main Purpose of the Product
The primary goal of this set is to provide precise, metal details that replace or complement less detailed plastic parts found in the base model kits. The set allows for a more faithful representation of the cockpit, console, seatbelts, landing gear components, and other small structural elements of the Mitsubishi A6M5c Zero aircraft.
Key Features and Materials
Product Type: Photo-Etched Parts.
Material: High-quality metal (most commonly brass or nickel-plated steel), ensuring exceptional sharpness and thinness of details, impossible to achieve with plastic injection molding technology.
Scale: Precisely matched for 1/72 scale models.
Detail Level: Offers extremely high detail, allowing for the replication of even the finest interior and exterior surface elements.
Contents: The package contains one or more sheets of metal photo-etched parts, as shown in the product preview images.
Compatibility and Installation
This set has been designed for plastic models of the Mitsubishi A6M5c Zero aircraft, with particular emphasis on Hasegawa kits in 1/72 scale. This ensures optimal fit and minimizes the need for modifications to the base model.
For permanent attachment of metal parts, the use of cyanoacrylate adhesive (such as "Super Glue") is recommended. For advanced modelers, there is also the option of joining photo-etched parts using soldering, which provides extremely strong connections.
The product is fully compatible with other aircraft detailing accessories, such as resin detail sets, metal barrels, or painting masks, enabling the creation of a comprehensively refined model.
Suggested Colors for the Mitsubishi A6M5c Zero Model (1/72)
To achieve a realistic appearance for your Mitsubishi A6M5c Zero model, the colors characteristic of the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service (IJN) from World War II are recommended:
Upper Surfaces: Japanese Navy Green / IJN Green.
Lower Surfaces: Japanese Navy Grey / IJN Grey or a Natural Metal Finish (NMF) variant without paint.
Cockpit Interior: Japanese Navy Interior Green or Aotake (transparent blue-green metallic) for certain panels and structural elements.
Metal/Engine Components: Shades of black, silver, metallic brown.
It is always recommended to consult the painting guide included with the base model and available historical documentation to choose the most appropriate shades for a specific version or aircraft.
