Tamiya 1:48 Mitsubishi A6M3/3a Zero Zeke

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of Japanese fighter in 1:48 scale.

The Tamiya kit allows you to built the Mitsubishi A6M3 / 3a Japanese aircraft fighter the World War II era with the pilot. The kit also includes 4 pilots and ground personnel figures that can be used to create dioramas. The zeros were designed as fast as possible, and as powerful as possible. At the start of the fighting in the Pacific theater they had no equal rivals. Japanese veteran pilots gained more victories in the air. The big losses caused by the defeat at Midway have diminished this advantage, and the introduction of modern Corsairs and Hellcats completely reversed the situation.

In the box, there are 5 frames with parts of the model, frame with figurines elements, frame with transparent elements of the cockpit.

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints suggested by the manufacturer for the best effect:

Plane:

• Tamiya XF-76 or AS-29 spray (hull)
• Tamiya XF-70 or spray AS-21 (camouflage)
• Tamiya X-18 or TS-29 spray (engine cover)
• Tamiya XF-71 (cockpit)
• Tamiya X-18 (engine, chassis, cockpit, instruments)
• Tamiya XF-16 (engine, chassis, cockpit, instruments)
• Tamiya XF-56 + XF-7 (exhaust pipes, proportions 5: 1)
• Tamiya X-13 + X-25 (chassis chassis, 3: 1 ratio)
• Tamiya spray AS-12 (propeller)
• Tamiya X-10 (plot)

Pilots and Ground Service:

• Tamiya XF-64 9 airplane)
• Tamiya XF-10 (pilot, gloves, shoes)
• Tamiya XF-49 + XF-57 (Life Jacket, 2: 1 ratio)
• Tamiya XF-2 (scarf, fur)
• Tamiya XF-26 (lanes)
• Tamiya X-16 + X-21 (parachute 3: 1 ratio)
• Tamiya XF-57 (parachute belts)
• Tamiya XF-55 (bag)
• Tamiya X-1, X-12, XF-64 (sword)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Photo etched parts.
• Transparent plastic elements.
• Pilots figurines.
• Masks.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.