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Fine Molds 1/48 Fine Molds A6M5a Zero Model 52 Ko (Mitsubishi Production) FZ03 $44.99
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Fine Molds 1/48 Fine Molds A6M5a Zero Model 52 Ko (Nakajima Production) FZ04 $44.99
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Fine Molds 1/48 Fine Molds IJA Type 1 Fighter NAKAJIMA Ki-43-II HAYABUSA Oscar Plastic Model Kit FC04 $35.99
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Fine Molds 1/48 Fine Molds IJA Type 1 Fighter NAKAJIMA Ki-43-III HAYABUSA Oscar FC05 $35.99
$47.99
Fine Molds 1/48 Scale Propeller Aircraft Collection
The 1/48 Fine Molds Prop Aircraft collection represents the pinnacle of Japanese aviation modeling, featuring kits engineered to museum-quality standards. Fine Molds' reputation for meticulous research, ultra-fine surface detail, and accurate representation of manufacturer-specific differences makes these kits essential for serious modelers seeking the most accurate Japanese aircraft available in any scale.
Featured Japanese Fighter Aircraft
The A6M5a Zero Model 52 Ko Mitsubishi Production and Nakajima Production variants showcase Fine Molds' commitment to documenting subtle manufacturing differences between production facilities. These kits capture the distinctive features of each manufacturer's Zero, including panel line variations, cockpit details, and structural differences rarely acknowledged by other manufacturers. The A6M5a represents the most produced Zero variant, featuring improved diving speed capabilities and strengthened wings. The Ki-43-II Hayabusa and Ki-43-III provide exceptional representations of the IJA's most maneuverable fighter, featuring ultra-fine surface detail that captures the aircraft's lightweight construction and distinctive features.
Museum-Quality Engineering
Fine Molds kits are distinguished by their extraordinary attention to detail and engineering precision. The surface textures replicate actual aircraft skin with unprecedented accuracy, including subtle fabric effects, panel line variations, and rivet detail scaled perfectly to 1/48. Cockpit interiors feature comprehensive instrument panels, control columns, seat details, and sidewall equipment molded with exceptional clarity. The engineering ensures perfect alignment of major assemblies while maintaining the delicate surface detail. These kits demand careful assembly and finishing but reward skilled modelers with builds that rival museum restorations in accuracy.
Expand Your Japanese Aviation Collection
Complement your Fine Molds aircraft with additional Japanese subjects from 1/48 Tamiya Prop Aircraft for builder-friendly options, 1/48 Kinetic Prop Aircraft for modern tooling, and 1/48 Italeri Prop Aircraft for diverse subjects. Explore 1/48 Fine Molds Jet Aircraft for post-war Japanese aviation, or discover 1/48 Fine Molds Aftermarket Parts for photo-etched details. Consider 1/48 Trumpeter Prop Aircraft and 1/48 ICM Prop Aircraft for additional WWII subjects.
About Fine Molds
Japanese manufacturer Fine Molds has established an unparalleled reputation for producing the most accurate scale models of Japanese aircraft available. Founded with a commitment to museum-quality accuracy, Fine Molds maintains close relationships with aviation museums, restoration facilities, and historical archives to ensure unprecedented detail accuracy. Their research extends to documenting manufacturer-specific variations, production changes, and subtle details that other manufacturers overlook. Fine Molds' engineering philosophy prioritizes accuracy over ease of assembly, resulting in kits that challenge experienced modelers while delivering unmatched fidelity to the original aircraft. Each release represents years of research and development, making Fine Molds kits the definitive references for Japanese aviation subjects and essential tools for historians and serious modelers alike.