ACA12381 1:48 Academy A6M2b Zero Fighter Model 21 'Rabaul Naval Aviation Corps'

The Type 0 Model 21 "Rabaul Naval Aviation Corps" represents the legendary Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero fighter aircraft as operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service (IJNAS) from the massive, fortress-like base at Rabaul during World War II.

The A6M2 Model 21 was the definitive early-war variant of the ubiquitous "Zero". It was highly optimized for carrier-based operations and long-range deployments:

Design: Featured folding wingtips (50 cm on each side) allowing it to tightly fit onto aircraft carrier elevators.
Performance: Unmatched agility, a featherlight duralumin framework, and an incredibly long cruising range. It traded away armor protection and self-sealing fuel tanks to maximize this maneuverability.
Armament: Outfitted with two 7.7mm machine guns in the nose cowling and two heavy 20mm cannons in the wings.

- Assemble with canopy open or closed
- Wingtips can be built folded or extended
- Masking seal included
- Select from four markings:

• A6M2b Zero Model 21 (Nakajima), 201st Kokutai, Rabaul New Britian Island, August 1943
• A6M2b Zero Model 21 (Nakajima), 253rd Kokutai, Rabaul New Britian Island, Fall 1943
• A6M2b Zero Model 21 (Mitsubish), 201st Kokutai, Rabaul New Britian Island, August 1943
• A6M2b Zero Model 21 (Mitsubish), 204th Kokutai, Bougainville Island Buin Base, Fall 1943

This is an unassembled plastic model kit. Assembly and painting required. Paint and glue is not included and is sold separately. For ages 14 years old and up. NOT A TOY.