Osprey Modelling 25 : Modelling the Mitsubishi A6M Zero

The A6M Rei Shiki Sento Ki (meaning Type Zero fighter) was the result of an order by the Imperial Japanese Navy for a low-wing monoplane with superior speed, range, climbing powers, and manoeuvrability. It famously served as a fighter escort during the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, and ended the war as the kamikaze plane of choice. This book provides a detailed guide to modelling this popular aircraft across a variety of scales, and features an A6M2-N Rufe, a kamikaze A6M5c, an A6M2 model 21, and a captured A6M5b of TAIC #7, as well as a gallery and walkaround section. Text by Brian Criner.

Contents

• Introduction
• Tools of the Modeller
• A6M2-N Rufe (1/48)
• Kamikaze A6M5c (1/72)
• A6M2 Model 21 Pearl Harbor (1/48)
• Captured A6M5b TAIC #7 (1/32)
• Zero Gallery
• References and Further Reading
• Zero Colour Matrix Chart
• Zero Walkaround
• Kits and Accessories Available
• Index
• Colour Reference Chart