Trumpeter Plastic Model 1/24 NAKAJIMA A6M2-N RUFE FLOAT PLANE

A6M2-N Floatplane Zero The A6M2-N was the seaplane version of the famous Zero fighter. It was the first seaplane that was ever designed as a pure fighter plane. While it was some 60 mph (53 knots) slower than the land version, it was surprisingly maneuverable even with the drag created by the large floats. This type was code named Rufe" by the Americans, and it was a successful fighter. It was designed to provider fighter protection to areas where there was no airstrip such as over invasion beaches, very tiny islands and atolls, or places where terrain did not make it practical to build an airfield. When it first came into service it scored a number of air to air victories, but as more and more advanced Allied fighters were developed, it became easy prey to the Allies later in the war. By late 1944 it had been supplanted in the seaplane fighter role by the N1K1 Kyofu (code name "Rex"), and was used to train pilots for this more advanced fighter. During the last desperate months of the war remaining examples often flew from Lake Biwa northeast:
Item No : 02410
Item Name : Nakajima A6M2-N
Bar Code : n/a
Scale : 1:24
Item Type : Static Aircraft
Model Brief : Length:440 mm Wingspan:499.5 mm
Total Parts : 181pcs
Photo Etched Parts : Aileron & Flap hinges
Film Parts : Instrument part
Total Sprues : 8pcs
Paint Schemes : A6M2-N Rufe [N1-112] of 802 Kokutai, Solomons, Jan. 1943.
Released Date :
More Features : Aileron & Flap shaftEngine detail

(TR02410)

SKU	TR02410
Barcode #	9580208024103
Brand	Trumpeter

Trumpeter 1/24 Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe Floatplane

By: Warren on 27 September 2023
This is a fantastic (and very large) kit of this famous float plane. The kits details are great with recessed panel lines and rivets, clear canopies, attractive paint schemes of some of the more popular Rufes (3 of them), clear and detailed instructions and very well packaged. I'm not sure if Trumpeter still produces this kit but I suggest you grab one while you can if it interests you and you have the room for it!

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