Kagero KD48005 Mitsubishi A6M2 Model 21 1/48

Kagero KD48005 Mitsubishi A6M2 Model 21 1/48

Are you looking for a unique modeling publication that combines historical documentation with practical modeling accessories? Kagero KD48005 Mitsubishi A6M2 Model 21 1/48 is a richly illustrated model kit created with aviation modeling enthusiasts and World War II history buffs in mind. This edition is aimed at modelers focusing on the precise reconstruction of Japanese combat aircraft, especially the iconic “Zero.”

• Category: Accessories for modelers and modeling documentation with extras
• Scale: 1/48
• Kit contents:
  • 12-page booklet with detailed descriptions and archival photos (18 unique historical photographs),
  • 4 color profiles of Mitsubishi A6M2 Model 21 aircraft used by various IJN units,
  • Decal sheet in 1/48 scale with precise reproduction of markings – including Hinomaru, tactical numbers, unit insignia,
  • Two masking sheets made of film – allowing precise application of Hinomaru markings and canopy masks,
  • Descriptions of painting and marking variants:
    • Late production Nakajima A6M2 Zero from the 203rd Kokutai,
    • Mitsubishi A6M2 Model 21 from Hiryu Air Group – participated in the attack on Pearl Harbor, second wave, December 7, 1941,
    • Mitsubishi A6M2 Model 21 from Tainan Kokutai (New Guinea, summer 1942),
    • Nakajima A6M2 Zero “8-26” from the 265th Kokutai stationed on Saipan.
• Material: High-quality print, paper-backed decals, masking film
• User country: Japan
• Period of use: World War II (1939–1945)
• Difficulty level: 1/5 – suitable for both beginners and advanced modelers
• Reliable documentation and unique quality – recommended for modelers who want to make a historically accurate model with faithful details. Perfect for contest projects and historical dioramas.

The Kagero KD48005 Mitsubishi A6M2 Model 21 1/48 set is not just decals and masks – it is also a rich source of reference material that enhances every aviation enthusiast's workshop. Highly recommended for those who want to increase the realism of their models and expand their knowledge of Japanese WWII fighters.