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1/32 - Mitsubishi A6M5c Zero Type 52 Hei (late type) by Hasegawa - released - new boxing A6M7 in July 2017


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A new Hasegawa 1/32nd mould (The red logo below "2015 New" is "完全新金型" = Completely New Mold ) from the famous Zero fighter late type: Mitsubishi A6M5c Type 52 - ref.ST34 (08884)
Release expected in September 2015
Source: http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/hp/2015ajhs/2015ajhs_scale.html

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Hope this is a complete new mould and not just a new engine mould as per the small picture, HLJ has it advertised for pre-order but the price seems very low for a new mould 1/32 Hasegawa at 4000 yen

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A6M5c, Model 52 - Armament change: One 13.2 mm (.51 in) Type 3 machine gun was added in each wing outboard of the cannon, and the 7.7 mm gun on the left side of the cowl was deleted. Four racks for rockets or small bombs were installed outboard of the 13 mm gun in each wing. Engine change: Some sources state that the hei had a Sakae 31 engine In addition, a 55 mm thick piece of armored glass was installed at the headrest and a plate of armor was installed behind the seat. The mounting of the central 300L drop tank changed to a four-post design. Wing skin was thickened further. The first of this variant was completed in September 1944. Because of the gain in weight, this variant was used mainly for intercepting B-29s and special attack.

Not sure but l think the 7.7 mm gun was replace by a single heavier armament but someone else might know

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Source: http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/product_g/st34/

Pilot figure parts are included.

Markings
1) I.J.N. 203rd N.F.G. 303rd SQ. Code: 03-09 Takeo Tanimizu Kagoshima A.B. June 1945
2) I.J.N. 252nd N.F.G. 311th SQ. Code: 252-114 Tetsuzo Iwamoto Mobara A.B. February 1945

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New boxing Mitsubishi A6M5 Type Zero Fighter Model 52 Ace - ref.08245

Release December 2016

Sources:

http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/product/08245/

http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/hsite/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/NRSP_SCALE2.pdf

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10410646

http://hlj.com/product/HSG08245

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