Master AM-48-020 A6M5 Zero armament set (7,7mm, 20mm gun barrels) & Pitot tube (1/48)

The offered product, Master AM-48-020 A6M5 Zero armament set (7.7mm, 20mm gun barrels) & Pitot tube in 1/48 scale, is a high-quality armament set intended for Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero aircraft models. This modeling accessory from the renowned brand Master perfectly reproduces the 7.7 mm machine gun barrels, 20 mm cannon barrels, and the Pitot tube of this legendary Japanese fighter from World War II.

• Scale: 1:48
• Compatibility: Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero (all 1/48 scale models available on the market)
• Country of use: Japan
• Historical period: World War II
• Material: Precisely turned brass parts
• Category: Metal aftermarket set for upgrading plastic models

The Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero was one of the most distinctive carrier-based fighters of the Imperial Japanese Navy. It took part in many key air battles over the Pacific between 1941 and 1945. The A6M5 variant was equipped, among others, with two Type 97 machine guns (7.7 mm) and two Type 99 cannons (20 mm)—these are faithfully represented in the presented Master set.

The Master AM-48-020 set includes precisely lathed brass gun barrels, which provide a level of detail and realism unattainable with plastic equivalents: thin-walled muzzle ends and details unavailable in standard injection molding technology. Additionally, the set includes a Pitot tube, also distinguished by its detail.

Assembly of the set is intuitive and consists of removing the plastic parts from the model sprue and gluing the metal parts in place using CA glue. We rate the installation difficulty at 2/5—this product is recommended both for less experienced modelers looking to enhance their builds, and for advanced enthusiasts seeking maximum realism.

Why choose the Master AM-48-020? This set not only increases the visual value of any 1/48 scale A6M5 Zero model, but also raises its collector’s value. It is an excellent choice for all modelers wishing to achieve the highest possible quality and accuracy in representing their model’s armament.