HOBBY MASTER 1/48 IJN MITSUBISHI A6M2 ZERO EI-111 (HA8808)
$179.00 (Ex Tax: $162.73)
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Description
Up for sale is a brand new 1/48 IJN (IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY) MITSUBISHI A6M2 ZERO EI-111 “TAKUMI HOASHI” (HA8808) by Hobby Master.
The A6M entered service in 1940 and became known as the Zero because of the Japanese designation of Type 0 Carrier Fighter. The Zero technology was years ahead of any other fighter and had no problem clearing the skies of opposing aircraft. There were numerous variants of the Zero including the folding wing A6M2 Model 21 designed for carrier operations. The A6M2 was the most produced Japanese aircraft of WWII. As the war went on the Model 21 would be the Zero variant that most Allied pilots would encounter.
Takumi Hoashi was one of the Zero pilots launched during the first wave attack on Pearl Harbor from the aircraft carrier Shokaku on December 7, 1941. His mission, along with others, was to strafe Bellows Field. Hoashi and his wingman claimed 3 aircraft destroyed on the ground. Hoashi held the rank of Buntaicho (usually a Lieutenant commanding a division) from November 1941 until June 1942. Hoashi was killed in June 1943 when the second prototype of the J2M2 Raiden he was flying crashed and burst into flames.
This model air-plane is made from die-cast metal and plastic and include extensive detailing. It is similar in quality to Century Wings, Calibre Wings and Forces of Valor.
Includes display stand.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 24 × 24 × 12 cm |
| Length | 19cm |
| Wingspan | 23cm |
| Aircraft Family | ZERO |
| Registration | EI-111 |
| Brand | HOBBYMASTER |
| Model Manufacturer | HOBBYMASTER |
| Vehicle Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI |
