Special Hobby 32051 A5M2b Claude Over China (1/32) – Plastic model kit of the Japanese aviation legend

Discover the unique model kit Special Hobby 32051 A5M2b Claude Over China in the prestigious 1:32 scale. This highly detailed plastic model kit allows you to build the famous carrier-based fighter aircraft, the Mitsubishi A5M2b Claude, one of the most recognizable planes of the Imperial Japanese Navy in the period before World War II.

The Mitsubishi A5M2b Claude was the world’s first carrier-based monoplane fighter to enter operational service. This model replicates the aircraft extensively used during the Japanese–Chinese conflict of 1937–1941, also known as the Second Sino-Japanese War. The A5M2b was Japan’s primary fighter until the beginning of World War II, when it was replaced by the Mitsubishi A6M Zero.

• Scale: 1:32 – perfectly reproduces the aircraft's details, allowing you to build a sizable and impressive model with a wingspan of over 28 cm.
• User country: Japan; used mainly by the Imperial Japanese Navy.
• Historical period: Interwar period, Second Sino-Japanese War, early World War II (1937–1941).
• Material: High-quality plastic; the model provides realistic details thanks to precisely molded sprues.
• Extras: The kit includes decals for several paint schemes used over China during air combat and a clear canopy part.

The Special Hobby 32051 A5M2b Claude Over China model belongs to the plastic model kits category and is an excellent choice for intermediate and experienced modellers. It offers a rewarding challenge with numerous cockpit details, accurately rendered wing surfaces, and authentic landing gear and engine components.

Recommendation: This model is recommended for enthusiasts of Japanese aviation as well as anyone interested in aviation history and Asian conflicts of the first half of the 20th century. It will fit perfectly in a historical collection or a diorama depicting air battles over China.

Difficulty level: 3/5 – the model requires precision, experience, and patience during assembly, especially when constructing the cockpit and applying decals. The instructions are clear, but experience with large-scale model kits is recommended.

The kit does not include glue or paints. You will find all necessary accessories in our offer.