Modelling the Mitsubishi A6M Zero

Osprey Modelling #25

by Brian Criner

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

Genres: Nonfiction

80 pages, Paperback

First published July 25, 2006

Reviews

[Tim Murray · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book on how to assemble and paint amazing planes from kits. It's just a shame that I misunderstood what this book was about and so it was useless. I'm scratch building an RC plane and I was hoping for lots of photos and tips on how to make it look right. I'm sure this is a great book but unfortunately it wasn't the book I was after.

[J. Bryce · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is the best of its kind -- shows a wide variety of modelling projects, and lots of terrific photos that show just where to place all those fiddly bits of solder and wire.