Clear Prop! CP72009 A5M2b Claude (late version) ADVANCED KIT 1/72 is a high-quality plastic model kit in 1/72 scale, designed for advanced modelers seeking a realistic reproduction of a Japanese carrier-based fighter from World War II. The model represents the late version of the Mitsubishi A5M2b Claude aircraft, used by the Imperial Japanese Navy mainly during combat in China and on the Korean Peninsula in 1938.

History and use: The Mitsubishi A5M2b Claude was the world's first carrier-based fighter with retractable landing gear to enter mass production. It served with the Imperial Navy from the mid-1930s until the beginning of 1942. Its primary use was for air operations from the decks of IJN aircraft carriers, as well as from land bases of Japanese units in Asia. The aircraft took part in actions during the Second Sino-Japanese War and the first months of World War II in the Pacific. The kit includes four historically accurate painting schemes: aircraft from the 12th and 14th Kokutai operating in China and on the Korean Peninsula in 1938, including a specimen flown by Kyosaku Aoki.

• Category: plastic model kit, 1/72 scale
• The kit includes 5 sprues, including one clear sprue for the canopy glazing elements
• Set contains photo-etched details, painting masks, special foil for instrument panel dials, and high-quality decals
• Colorful, richly illustrated assembly instructions ensure comfort during the build
• The model features excellent surface details, very good part fit, and meticulously reproduced panel lines

Review and recommendation: The Clear Prop! CP72009 A5M2b Claude (late version) ADVANCED KIT 1/72 will undoubtedly meet the expectations of advanced aircraft modelers who want above-average detail and the possibility of making a historically accurate replica. We rate the difficulty as 4/5 – the set is recommended for those with experience working with photo-etched parts and masks. It is an ideal choice for enthusiasts of Japanese World War II aviation, collectors of historical aircraft, and anyone who wants to display a unique and highly realistic model on their shelf.