{"product_id":"tamiya-1-72-mitsubishi-a6m3-3a-zero-fighter-model-22-zeke","title":"Tamiya 1\/72 Mitsubishi A6m3\/3a Zero Fighter Model 22 (zeke)","description":"Going the Distance\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe A6M3\/3a Zero fighter (Model 22) was designed to correct some of the shortcomings of its A6M3 (Model 32) predecessor, which included reduced flight range. This entailed the Model 22 being given standard-length 12m wings and receiving a larger fuel tank, measures which were largely successful. A version was also produced with longer machine gun barrels. The Model 22 was first assigned to flight groups from early 1943, and saw action in the hotly-contested Solomon Islands area.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe model accurately captures elements of the aircraft's style such as the main wing and redesigned engine cowling.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe 12m wings represented a return to the original Zero design. The model can also be fitted with longer machine guns.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAlso features an accurate depiction of the cockpit interior. Choose from open and closed rear canopy parts.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFront gear case, Sakae 21 engine and more are recreated faithfully.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIn-depth study of the real cockpit led to the accurate depiction see on the model.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nModelers can choose whether to assemble the model with open or closed canopy.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThis is a 1\/72 scale plastic assembly model kit.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nLength 126mm, Width 167mm.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe more symmetrical form adopted by the Model 22 is realistically captured by the model.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe model can be assembled with longer wing-mounted machine guns.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe cockpit interior and landing gear bay are also accurately reproduced.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChoose between open and closed canopy parts.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n2 marking options are included.","brand":"Toyworld Canberra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43929178210541,"sku":"4950344607853","price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0409\/7510\/6209\/files\/4950344607853_1.jpg?v=1716240178","url":"https:\/\/supertoysandhobbies.com.au\/products\/tamiya-1-72-mitsubishi-a6m3-3a-zero-fighter-model-22-zeke","provider":"Super Toys and Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}