Overview
The Tamiya 1/48 Mitsubishi A6M5c Type 52 Zero captures the heavily armed late-war variant of Japan's legendary fighter. The Type 52c featured additional wing guns and armor, representing the Zero's final evolution as Japan struggled against overwhelming Allied air power.
Tamiya's engineering delivers this important variant with authentic detail and late-war marking options.
Key Features
- Accurate 1/48 scale representation
- A6M5c Type 52 variant
- Enhanced armament
- Detailed cockpit
- Late-war markings
- Authentic proportions
Performance Benefits
- Variant accuracy
- Excellent fit
- Historical detail
- Quality plastic
- Good instructions
Usage Notes
- Intermediate modeler skill
- Paint cockpit first
- Use IJN colors
- Liquid cement recommended
- Research late-war schemes
Technical Specs
- Scale: 1/48
- Wingspan: Approximately 230mm
- Variant: A6M5c
- Manufacturer: Tamiya
- Item Number: 61027
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 A6M5c Zero delivers the heavily armed late-war variant of Japan's legendary fighter.
