Fine Molds Announces Four New 1/72 Aircraft Kits for October Model Show
The announcement pairs two Zero Fighter variants aimed at the Japanese Army and Navy series with the F-104C and F-15DJ jet kits built from new molds, showing Fine Molds expanding its 1/72 catalog across two distinct eras.
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Fine Molds has announced four new 1/72 scale aircraft plastic model kits ahead of the 64th All Japan Model & Hobby Show, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight on October 3 and 4, 2026. The lineup includes the Imperial Japanese Navy Type 0 Carrier Fighter Type 21 and Type 22, the U.S. Air Force F-104C Fighter "Red Devils," and the F-4 Phantom II, plus F-104C and F-15DJ kits with new molds.
Fine Molds is bringing four new 1/72 scale aircraft kits to the 64th All Japan Model & Hobby Show, which runs October 3 and 4, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight. The Japanese Army and Navy series gets two Zero Fighter entries, while the Jet series adds the F-104C "Red Devils" and the F-15DJ.
The Zero Fighter Type 21, molded in three colors with gray fuselage, black cowling and landing gear, and yellow-green interior, carries decals for the carriers Akagi and Kaga from the attack on Pearl Harbor. It also includes four maintenance crew figures. The Type 22, priced at 2,860 yen, returns the wingspan of the Type 21 to extend range and includes markings for the 251st Naval Air Squadron.
The F-104C, a limited item, reproduces the rear fuselage and smaller rudder with new molds. Both Zero kits are scheduled for release in January 2027.
- Imperial Japanese Navy Type 0 Carrier Fighter Type 21: 3,520 yen, January 2027, decals for Akagi and Kaga, four maintenance crew figures included
- Imperial Japanese Navy Type 0 Carrier Fighter Type 22: 2,860 yen, January 2027, markings for the 251st Naval Air Squadron
- U.S. Air Force F-104C Fighter "Red Devils": Limited item, rear fuselage and smaller rudder reproduced with new molds
- F-4 Phantom II: Two items announced
- F-15DJ: Additional new molds
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