Aces High Magazine No 03

ACES HIGH MAGAZINE No 3: THE EMPIRE OF JAPAN.

Aces High is a new, specialized magazine for scale aircraft modellers. The magazine is divided into several articles, which guide the reader step by step through the processes of building amazing models. Within our articles, we illustrate the perfect techniques for painting and weathering etc. and include a little of the history that surrounds the theme.

The third issue of Aces High Magazine takes you on a journey to the Far East. We give in depth coverage to models depicting Japanese aircraft used during World War Two, including the legendary Zero, in two of its best-known variants; a 1/32 A6M5 and 1/72 A6M2. These two key aircraft are complemented by the excellent renditions of another two famous fighters; the J2M3 Raiden and Ki-61 Hien, both in 1/32 scale; and a rarely seen 1/48 Ki-51 Sonia, in a very original camouflage scheme. The obvious subject for our figure painting article is a Kamikaze pilot. To end this issue, we include a 1/48 Type 95 Kurogane light utility vehicle.

Contents:

Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Model 52, Tamiya 1/32

Kawasaki Ki-51 Sonia, Nichimo 1/48

Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien, Hasegawa 1/32

Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden, Hasegawa 1/32

Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero (Pearl Harbor), Tamiya 1/72

THE GROUND SECTION 1: Figure of a Kamikaze pilot (65mm)

THE GROUND SECTION 2: Japanese vehicle TYPE 95, Tamiya 1/48.

Shipping weight: 480 gr.