Mitsubishi A7M2 Reppu

Kit: Fine Molds 1/72

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. 

 

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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. 

 

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Last update 7. August 2003