Modelling the Mitsubishi A6M Zero

The A6M Rei Shiki Sento Ki (meaning Type Zero fighter) was the result of an order by the Imperial Japanese Navy for a low-wing monoplane with superior speed, range, climbing powers, and manoeuvrability. It famously served as a fighter escort during the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, and ended the war as the kamikaze plane of choice. This book provides a detailed guide to modelling this popular aircraft across a variety of scales, and features an A6M2-N Rufe, a kamikaze A6M5c, an A6M2 model 21, and a captured A6M5b of TAIC #7, as well as a gallery and walkaround section.

Contents
· Introduction
· Tools of the modeller
· A6M2-N Rufe (1:48)
· Kamikaze A6M5c (1:72)
· A6M2 model 21, Pearl Harbor (1:48)
· Captured A6M5b, TAIC #7 (1:32)
· Zero gallery
· References and further reading
· Zero colour matrix chart
· Zero walkaround
· Kits and accessories available
· Index
· Colour reference chart