Tamiya 1/48 Nakajima A6M2-N Floatplane fighter (Rufe) — sealed kit

Description

This is a factory sealed Tamiya 1/48 kit of the famous Nakajima A6M2-N floatplane fighter based on the outstanding A6M2 Zero. Designated "Rufe" by the Allies, the aircraft met Japan's need to extend air operations across the wide Pacific theater without having to build numerous airfields.
The Rufe operated from both coastal areas throughout Japan's remote island conquests and from specialized seaplane carriers as interceptors, fighter bombers and short-range reconnaissance aircraft.
While based on the impressive Zero, the Rufe was encumbered by its large float and wing pontoons which degraded its performance and meant it did not cause the same resulting headache for Allied pilots as the Zero.
The kit is a typical Tamiya offering with fine detailing and overall good fit. It has paint and decal schemes for five different aircraft representing the wide reach of Rufe operations from the Dutch East Indies to the Aleutians.
It has been stored in my smoke-free home and will be shipped by USPS Priority Mail.