We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Unassembled steel model kit sheets for Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter aircraft

Metal Earth

Metal Earth Mitsubishi A6M Zero Fighter Aircraft Steel Model Kit 57 Parts

SKU CH-FS1E-TWR3B

A 57-part steel model kit of the WWII Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter with landing gear, moderate difficulty and no glue required

  • Product typeMilitary vehicle
  • Suitable forUnisex
  • Age groupAdult
  • True-to-scale detail replicates the historic Zero fighter
  • 57 precision steel parts assemble without glue or paint
  • Moderate difficulty suits experienced hobbyists and collectors
  • Assembled model measures 5.78 x 4.72 x 1.89 inches
  • Officially licensed Metal Earth collectible in new packaging

Precision Steel Model Kit

This Metal Earth kit contains 57 laser-etched steel sheets that assemble into a 1:1 scale Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter. The moderate difficulty rating suits adult hobbyists who have built similar models before and want a detailed display piece without glue or paint. Officially licensed packaging confirms authenticity for collectors.

Assembly Behaviour Over Time

Building proceeds sheet by sheet over several sessions rather than in a single sitting, so the model occupies bench space for days. The 57 parts demand steady hands and tweezers throughout; fatigue can cause bent tabs if a session runs too long. No adhesive means joints rely solely on folded tabs holding tension indefinitely.

Build Quality and Daily Implications

The finished aircraft measures 5.78 by 4.72 by 1.89 inches and has no openings, so dust settles only on exterior surfaces. Fixed landing gear and a solid underside let it rest securely on any flat shelf without a stand. Thin steel edges stay sharp, so handling after assembly is best kept to occasional repositioning.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Scale Model Kits & Hobby Crafts, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $14.99
Cheaper than about 83% of the 5,802 comparable items (median $29.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMetal Earth
Product typeMilitary vehicle
More details
Suitable forUnisex
Age groupAdult

Questions about this item

Does the assembled model generate any noise, heat or power draw if left on display all day?

No, the completed Zero fighter is a static steel model with no moving parts, electronics or power source, so it produces no noise, heat or power consumption.

What tools must I already have to assemble the 57-part kit?

The kit requires no glue or paint, but the manufacturer recommends tweezers or similar fine tools for bending and placing the small metal pieces.

Will the finished 5.78-by-4.72-inch model fit alongside my older 1:72 scale aircraft kits on the same shelf?

At roughly 5.78 inches long and 4.72 inches wide, the model is close to 1:72 scale dimensions for a Zero, so it should sit consistently with other 1:72 aircraft on a display shelf.

More in Scale Model Kits & Hobby Crafts

Similar items