Fine Molds' 1/48 scale
Mitsubishi A5M4 Claude

by Julian Shawyer

Tamiya's 1/48 scale A-1J Skyraider is available online from Squadron for only US$27.92!

This is the 1/48 scale Finemolds Mitsubishi A5M4 Claude. Imperial Japanese Navy, INJ Kaga, 1939.

The kit contained 67 parts, and apart from the seat harness, was built straight out of the box.

It was painted with Alclad II, Aeromaster & Tamiya Acrylics.

The decals are the standard kit markings. 

I first taped the major components together to see how good the fit was.

The cockpit detail is constructed with the top of the wing forming the cockpit floor.

The only addition to the kit was the seat harness. The fit of the fuselage around the finished cockpit was very good

The main parts have been painted, weathered and had the decals added before the final construction.

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

• 
• 
• 

Thumbnail panels:

Model and Text Copyright © 2017 by Julian Shawyer
Page Created 18 April, 2017
Last Updated 18 April, 2017

Back to HyperScale Main Page