Lifelike Decals 1/48 Mitsubishi A5M Pt.1 Decal First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | March 2018 | Manufacturer | Lifelike Decals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Mitsubishi A5M Pt.1 | Scale | 1/48 |
| Set Number | 48053 | Pros | 12 distinctive options |
| Cons | None noted | Skill Level | Basic |
| MSRP (Yen) | 1800¥ |
First Look
Lifelike Decals from Japan turns out some colorful and nicely printed subjects. In this set, we have a part one of the Mitsubishi A5M (Claude) collection with a nice cross-section of units for the Fine Molds or Wingsy kits.
The subjects include:
- A5M2b, 3-154, 12 Kokutai, KongDa AB, China, 1938
- A5M4, W-100, Japan, 1939/40, as flown by Commander, Soryu Fighter Group
- A5M4, W-107, Unknown, 1940/41, Soryu Fighter Group
- A5M4, 9-151, 14 Kokutai, Nanning AB, China, 1939/40
- A5M4, K-112, Kaga Fighter Group, South China Sea, 1938
- A5M4, Akagi Fighter Group, Yokosuka AB, 1939, as flown by Flt Cdr Lt Cdr Shigehachiro Tokoro
- A5M4, T-153, Tsuiki Kokutai, Tsuiki AB, 1942
- A5M4, CII-102, Hosho Fighter Group, 1941/42
- A5M4, CI-106, Zuihoi Fighter Group, Sasebo, 1941
- A5M4, 3-186, Yokosuka Kokutai, Yokosuka AB, 1939
- A5M4, 2_-103, Tainin Kokutai, Formosa, 1945
- A5M4, _-130, Kasumigaura Kokutai, Matsushima AB, 1944
This set comes complete with a full set of national markings, distinctive unit markings, and basic airframe stenciling. You can purchase these decals directly from Lifelike Decals. My sincere thanks to Lifelike Decals for this review sample!