Today's entry from my stash is the Vintage Classic 1/48 Nakajima A6M2-N from Tamiya. Release in 1973 in 1/48 scale. It represented a scale model of the floatplane variant of the famous Mitsubishi A6M Zero. Tamiya re-release this kit again in 2002 in the propeller action series and again in 2008 with the 4x4 Light Vehicle Type 95 Kurogane & Maintenance Crew which makes it an interest set with huge diorama potential.
The A6M2-N was designed for use in naval operations, particularly as a reconnaissance or escort aircraft in areas where land-based airstrips were not available. This was especially so, in the pacific when Japan have island hopped and occupied their way in the pacific. The model kit was easy to construct and comes with 2 figures, bombs and a stand. Painted in Tamiya Acrylic Aluminum Colour and Weathered with enamels.
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| 3/4 Top View |
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| Close up |
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| Side view |
COLOUR SCHEMES
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| some what interesting in this colour |
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| Standard Japanese Army scheme |
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| Standard Naval scheme |
As such, the historical 1/48 Nakajima A6M2-N has been the subject released of many Scale model makers, latest being from Eduard adding this kit with modern improvements to their line up which will tickle the fancy of Japanese aircraft scale modellers with their well know Eduard details.
