The most distinctive feature of the "12th Experimental Carrier Fighter" No. 1 and No. 2, the prototypes for the A6M Zero Carrier Fighter (Zero Fighter), is that they were powered by the Mitsubishi "Zuisei Engine," and had twin propellers, rather than the "Sakae Engine" that would later become the heart of the Zero Fighter. Furthermore, there are many details that set them apart from the Zero Fighter that was officially adopted. The slightly shorter fuselage, unique cowling shape, forward-leaning antenna struts, different vertical stabilizer contours, fins mounted under the rear of the fuselage, and horizontal stabilizer with a protruding mass balance are just some of the details that make them unique prototypes.

This model kit from Fine Molds, based on the specifications of the 12th Experimental Carrier Fighter No. 2, meticulously recreates the details that differ from the Zero Fighter. Displaying it next to the Zero Fighter allows for a visual comparison that clearly shows the differences in the development process.

[Mold Color]: gray, black, yellow-green