Also this kit is very nicely detailed, but like all Fine Molds kits needs a little fitting here and there. Especially one Wing root needs some trimming. The flaps are
self-made.
Source: Model Art, no.
510, March 98, Model Art, Tokyo
The Reppu (code name Sam) was developed to replace the
Zero-sen. Even though much larger than a Zero-sen, the Reppu was as manoeuvrable as the Zero due to specially designed combat
flaps.