A6M2b Zero Aircraft

I purchased this kit based on the reviews and am glad I did. I have not started it yet, but have test fit most of the pieces and am very happy with it. I am waiting on the arrival of a second kit so when I paint I can do both at the same time. This will allow me to mix enough paint for both kits. This also allows me to work longer. while the glue is setting on one I can go on to the other. For the price of this kit and quality I will most likely purchase more in the near future.

The new range of Airfix kits are all detailed and rewarding builds, but they're also all a bit fiddly and tricky. The chief culprits on their new Zero are the landing gear hatches and the control column -- be sure you have some sharp side cutters or a razor saw handy when you're cutting the pieces from the sprues, as the attachment points tend to be very thick. Once you cross that hurdle (or not), you'll end up with a very decent replica of a Mitsubishi Zero, with a good clear canopy, plenty of detail in the cockpit and on the surface, and an excellent sheet of decals typical of Airfix quality. For the price -- about a third of the Tamiya version -- you can't go wrong.

This was a nice cheap little kit. The parts are pretty small so they can be a little tough for some people. The instructions were very easy to follow, and all of the pieces fit together pretty well. There is very little flash on the parts that needs to be cleaned up. This is a great plane for beginners and experienced modelers. It is cheap, so not a lot of money will be lost if a mistake is made.