FineMolds 1/48 pienoismalli, rakennussarja.
The Zero Fighter Model 52 "A" was produced not only by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries but also by Nakajima Aircraft. The Type 99 20mm No. 2 gun, Model 3, which was a drum magazine-type gun like the Mitsubishi version, was upgraded to a belt-fed Type 4 gun with a capacity of 125 rounds on the Model 52A. With this upgrade, a trapezoidal cover protruding from the leading edge of the wing was added. Also, a teardrop-shaped bulge was added to the underside of the wing to accommodate the drum magazine, but this bulge was removed when the gun was upgraded to a belt-fed system. These are the external differences between the original Model 52 and the Model 52A. Another difference between the Mitsubishi and Nakajima versions is the length of the heat-resistant plate attached near the outlet of the thrust-type single exhaust pipe, with the Nakajima version being longer than the Mitsubishi version. Furthermore, the Nakajima Type 52A differs from the Mitsubishi Type 52A in that it is equipped with a larger spinner due to a change in the propeller governor, and with drop tanks that have a different suspension system.
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| This product has been recreated using new molds and meticulous research into numerous photographs to capture these subtle differences. The markings recreate the aircraft that appeared in the wartime film "Torpedo Squadron Dispatch" and served as a carrier aircraft for the 653rd Air Group aboard the aircraft carrier Zuikaku. | |||||||||||
| Click on the completed photo to see a larger image. Please note that the photo shows a prototype assembled and painted. It may differ from the final product. Thank you for your understanding. | |||||||||||
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