Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA33104
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero-Sen/Zeke Diecast Model
IJNAS Kasamigaura Flying Group, 104, Kasumiguara, Japan, 1943 | Limited Edition
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero-Sen/Zeke | | 5" | | 6" |
In the Imperial Japanese Navy practice in aviation was given in training Naval Air Groups (NAGs) all over Japan. Edicts on training NAGs became effective in 1930, and the UN raised many training NAGs, but named these NAGs after location of their home base. In 1944 the UN gave three-digit numbers to operational NAGs, and [eft other NAGs, those for training and airfield keeping, unchanged. In the last days they ordered training NAGs to join in operation, namely Kamikaze attacks by young trainees, but basically an NAG named after a location at the end of war, was a training NAG. This aircraft was a typical trainer variant used at Kasumigaura around 1943 and is in colours often seen at this school, including the lower surface colour of Trainer Orange.
First flown in April, 1939, the A6M Zero-Sen was the Allies' main opponent in the Pacific and the most famous symbol of Japanese air power during World War II. This carrier-based fighter, designed with a low-monoplane wing and armed with a formidable array of two 20mm cannons and two 7.7mm machine guns, proved capable of handling any of the Allies' aircraft. It wasn't until the Allies studied a captured Zero that they were able to identify and exploit weaknesses such as minimal pilot and fuel tank protection. Zeros became infamous for Kamikaze attacks, in which pilots would intentionally crash explosion-laden aircraft into Allied ships. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:72 scale Zeros are constructed almost entirely of diecast metal with only the smallest amount of plastic used in the manufacturing process. The solid diecast metal wing features simulated fabric-stretched control surfaces with counter balance weights applied separately to the top. The large "bird-cage" canopy allows for easy viewing of a detailed hand-painted pilot figure. Radial engine detail is visible inside the engine cowling with machine gun ports on top for the internally mounted Type 97 guns. Most releases include removable landing gear and center mounted fuel tank that are easy to install for ground display (see photos).
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The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored.
Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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