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Just want to share my little model i built last weekend
The A6M3 Model 32 is further improvement of A6M2 Model 21, the Sakae 12 engine is replaced with the definitive Sakae 21 with two-speed supercharger, this result in longer cowling than A6M2 Variant. The most apparent modification from A6M2 (and other Zero variant) is shorter, squared off wingtip to reduce drag and improve roll rate, similar to LF variant of Spitfire IX. On the downside, turning and range, which were the strengths of the A6M2, suffered due to smaller ailerons, decreased lift and greater fuel consumption. The shorter range proved a significant limitation during the Solomons Campaign, during which Zeros based at Rabaul had to travel nearly to their maximum range to reach Guadalcanal and return. The redesign was enough to prompt the US to assign the Model 32 a new code name, "Hap". This name was short-lived, as a protest from USAAF Commanding General Henry "Hap" Arnold forced a change to "Hamp". Soon after, it was realized that it was simply a new model of the "Zeke".
The model is relatively simple, with only 17 parts, but surface details are very impressive. three markings are available, two navy version (V-190 and EII-178) and one army version (Y2-128)
The model can be downloaded here ”ò‚×I”ò‚×IŽ†”òs‹@I
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Just want to share my little model i built last weekend
The A6M3 Model 32 is further improvement of A6M2 Model 21, the Sakae 12 engine is replaced with the definitive Sakae 21 with two-speed supercharger, this result in longer cowling than A6M2 Variant. The most apparent modification from A6M2 (and other Zero variant) is shorter, squared off wingtip to reduce drag and improve roll rate, similar to LF variant of Spitfire IX. On the downside, turning and range, which were the strengths of the A6M2, suffered due to smaller ailerons, decreased lift and greater fuel consumption. The shorter range proved a significant limitation during the Solomons Campaign, during which Zeros based at Rabaul had to travel nearly to their maximum range to reach Guadalcanal and return. The redesign was enough to prompt the US to assign the Model 32 a new code name, "Hap". This name was short-lived, as a protest from USAAF Commanding General Henry "Hap" Arnold forced a change to "Hamp". Soon after, it was realized that it was simply a new model of the "Zeke".
The model is relatively simple, with only 17 parts, but surface details are very impressive. three markings are available, two navy version (V-190 and EII-178) and one army version (Y2-128)
The model can be downloaded here ”ò‚×I”ò‚×IŽ†”òs‹@I
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