Fine Molds 1/48 IJN Navy Type 0 Carrier Fighter Model 21 (Nakajima) Air Battle of Solomon Plastic Model

This kit recreates the early production Type 21 of the Zero Fighter, a model that saw notable action in the early Pacific War. It faithfully reproduces differences between Mitsubishi and Nakajima manufacture and includes markings to represent carrier-based and land-based units.

Key features

- Historical background: The Type 21 achieved significant results in early operations, including the Solomon and New Guinea air campaign known as Operation I-Go, conducted from April 7 to April 15, 1943, with aircraft from carriers Zuikaku, Junyo, and Hiyo operating alongside land-based air units.

- Production notes: Mitsubishi ended Type 21 production in June 1942, so many machines that took part in early 1943 operations were Nakajima-built. Nakajima began mass production in November 1941.

- Accurate manufacturer details: Nakajima-built aircraft are depicted with a more pointed spinner compared to Mitsubishi-built examples. Nakajima aircraft from this period lack the protruding mass-balance on the ailerons.

- Paint and markings history: Early Nakajima examples often feature a white border around the fuselage Hinomaru from about summer 1942. The kit includes markings for aircraft from carriers Junyo and Hiyo and for aircraft of the 202 Air Group in light gray-white.

- Kit construction: Canopy frame and clear parts are molded as separate pieces for realism. The rear fuselage is produced as a single part using slide mold technology to preserve accurate contours.

- Model type: Injection-molded plastic, unassembled model kit

- Assembly requirements: Assembly required; paint and glue are not included

- Ideal for: Hobbyists, scale model builders, and collectors who want a historically accurate and detailed build

- Applications: Display models, dioramas, and advanced painting and weathering projects

Product details

- Material: Injection-molded plastic

- Condition: Unassembled model kit

- Country of origin: Japan

- Product code: FZ06

- JAN code: 4536318491064

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