{"product_id":"1-72-mitsubishi-a6m2b-zero","title":"1\/72 Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1:72 Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the Japanese Zero first entered service in 1940, it was without doubt the most advanced naval fighter in the world and quickly earned a reputation as a ruthless dogfighter. In early engagements, the Zero proved so effective that pilots were able to post an almost unbelievable victory ratio of 12 to 1 against their adversaries. As the Wehrmacht began its march across Europe in 1940, little attention was being given to developments in the Far East. Following years of re-arming and upgrading, the Japanese Navy could boast some of the most advanced naval aircraft in the world within its inventory, including the superb Mitsubishi A6M Zero. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis long range Naval fighter would be at the forefront of Japan's expansionist ambitions throughout WWII and in the early war years, proved to be unequalled in the Pacific region. The Zero also quickly earned a reputation as a dogfighter and Allied pilots quickly learned to avoid a slow, turning fight with this beautifully balanced aircraft. American pilots soon developed tactics that avoided playing into the hands of the Zero and began to score victories. As newer fighters began to enter service, the A6M Zero began to show its weaknesses, which were a lack of armour protection for the pilot and no self-sealing fuel tanks in the wing. Using their boom and zoom hit and run tactics, the Americans finally began to get the measure of the feared Zero.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTech Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eItem Length - Without Packaging (cm)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e12.6\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eItem Height - Without Packaging (cm)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e4.94\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eItem Width - Without Packaging (cm)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e16.6\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eHow many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e47\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eItem Scale\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1:72\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContents (what's in the box) sets\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSprues \u0026amp; decals\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eFinish\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003ePlastic\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eNumber of Scheme options\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eFlying Hours\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWingspan (mm)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e166\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-bogus=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCustomize your kit and take your creation to another level with our selection of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/tools-paints\/paint-sets\/\"\u003epaint sets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41246000971932,"sku":"AF01005","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/301880.jpg?v=1777392172","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/1-72-mitsubishi-a6m2b-zero","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}