HAS09840 - Hasegawa 1/48 A6M1 12-Shi Experimental Zero - WWHP111921

HAS09840 - Hasegawa 1/48 A6M1 12-Shi Experimental Zero - WWHP111921

Preowned, Resealed, Mint

The A6M1 was the original prototype of what would become the legendary Zero fighter, built in response to the Imperial Japanese Navy's demanding 12-Shi specification issued in 1937. Only two prototypes were constructed, both powered by the Mitsubishi Zuisei 13 radial engine, with the first flight taking place on April 1, 1939. Though the Zuisei proved underpowered and was subsequently replaced by the Nakajima Sakae in the production A6M2, the A6M1 prototypes established the airframe that would go on to define Japanese naval aviation through the Pacific War.

• Plastic parts moulded in grey
• Cartograf decal sheet covering both prototypes (J-AM-1 and J-AM-2) in early aluminium natural metal finish
• Detailed background information sheet included
• Paint and cement required (not included)
• Special Version release