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-Among the variations of the [Zero Fighter], the [Zero Fighter Type 32], which has a distinctive style with its main wing tip cut into a square shape, is always rated poorly because of its short cruising range. is.
- Modelers, don't you have an image of [useless battle = 32 type]?
-In recent literature, Gakken [Historical Group] Pacific War History Series vol.33 [Type Zero Fighter 2] and Naoki Kandatsu's book [Zero Squadron Commander], and in the old days, the Zero Fighter special feature on Air World Feb.89 If you read the section on type 32 carefully, the image of [useless battle = type 32] will be dispelled.
- I think that the Zero Fighter Type 32 is the [best Zero Fighter] that became the base for the later Zero Fighter Type 52.
- Proceeding with the design and development of the 1/144 scale Zero Fighter Type 32 from such a perspective, there are many new facts and discoveries that have not been seen before, which is exciting.
- The problem is how much can be reproduced on a small 1/144 scale.
- For example, the bulge of the 100-round drum ammunition, which has an increased diameter, cannot fit into the teardrop-shaped cover on the underside of the main wing, and the inspection cover on the top of the wing also has a relief bulge.
- This can also be seen in the two-seat Zero Fighter at the Ueno Science Museum and the Zero Fighter Type 22 in New Zealand.
- In addition, the retractable handle (handle) of the wing tip folding mechanism of the Zero Fighter Model 21 is left as it is on the front spar on the lower surface of the wing tip, and the square wing tip is pressed to simplify production. The processed upper and lower parts are welded together at the mating surfaces.
- Therefore, I noticed that the panel line at the center of the wing tip, which was written in many drawings until now, is unnecessary.
- It's a trivial thing, but I want to stick to it and reproduce it in a small model.
- Also, I tried to stick to the name of the kit, [No.
- The box illustration is a work of art by Mr. Masami Onishi, who drew a young pilot with a proud face in front of the newest aircraft, the second Zero Fighter, at Buna Airfield in eastern New Guinea.

[set content]
- There are 2 units in one box.
- Comes with decals for 2 aircraft that were active in the Eastern New Guinea Front and 5 aircraft report numbers from Tainan. (Manufactured by Italian Cartograf)
- instruction manual


Item Size/Weight : 19 x 11 x 3 cm / 61g

Product Specifications

Country

Japan

Item code

14121

JAN code

4543668000334

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