Japan A6M2b Zero Fighter 261st AG (Tiger Corps) Kagoshima Base Feb 1944 in 1:48 scale
This is the Japan A6M2b Zero Fighter 261st AG (Tiger Corps) Kagoshima Base Feb 1944 in 1:48 scale by Hobby Master.
The Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero Fighter of the 261st Air Group (Tiger Corps) operating from Kagoshima Air Base in February 1944 reflects the transitional phase of Japan’s naval air war as experienced frontline units were increasingly tasked with homeland defense and advanced training. The 261st AG, nicknamed the Tiger Corps, had earned combat experience earlier in the war and by 1944 was preparing pilots under mounting pressure from Allied air superiority. Flying the A6M2b, pilots relied on the Zero’s superb maneuverability and climb performance, even as its light construction and lack of armor left it vulnerable to newer Allied fighters. Aircraft from Kagoshima played a vital role in coastal patrols, interception drills, and readiness operations, making this Zero representative of Japan’s effort to sustain air defense capability during the increasingly defensive stage of the Pacific conflict.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
The Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero Fighter of the 261st Air Group (Tiger Corps) operating from Kagoshima Air Base in February 1944 reflects the transitional phase of Japan’s naval air war as experienced frontline units were increasingly tasked with homeland defense and advanced training. The 261st AG, nicknamed the Tiger Corps, had earned combat experience earlier in the war and by 1944 was preparing pilots under mounting pressure from Allied air superiority. Flying the A6M2b, pilots relied on the Zero’s superb maneuverability and climb performance, even as its light construction and lack of armor left it vulnerable to newer Allied fighters. Aircraft from Kagoshima played a vital role in coastal patrols, interception drills, and readiness operations, making this Zero representative of Japan’s effort to sustain air defense capability during the increasingly defensive stage of the Pacific conflict.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
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