Overview
The Tamiya 1/48 Mitsubishi A6M2 Type 21 Zero captures the classic variant that achieved stunning success at Pearl Harbor and throughout the Pacific. The Type 21 represents the Zero at its peak effectiveness before Allied countermeasures and tactics diminished its dominance.
Tamiya's engineering delivers this iconic fighter with authentic detail and Pearl Harbor-era marking options.
Key Features
- Accurate 1/48 scale representation
- A6M2 Type 21 variant
- Folding wingtips
- Detailed cockpit
- Pearl Harbor markings
- Famous ace options
Performance Benefits
- Classic Zero variant
- Excellent fit
- Historical accuracy
- Quality plastic
- Detailed instructions
Usage Notes
- Intermediate modeler skill
- Paint cockpit first
- Use IJN colors
- Liquid cement recommended
- Research carrier markings
Technical Specs
- Scale: 1/48
- Wingspan: Approximately 230mm
- Variant: A6M2 Type 21
- Manufacturer: Tamiya
- Item Number: 61016
What's Included
- Plastic model parts
- Clear canopy
- Decal sheet
- Instructions
Needed to Complete
- Plastic model cement
- Hobby knife and sprue cutters
- Sandpaper and files
- Acrylic or enamel paints (IJN colors)
- Paint brushes or airbrush
- Primer (recommended)
Summary
The Tamiya 1/48 A6M2 Type 21 delivers the classic Pearl Harbor-era Zero with authentic detail and famous markings.
