Hasegawa 1/48 Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe Type 2 Seaplane Fighter

This Hasegawa 1/48 scale model kit recreates the Nakajima A6M2-N Type 2 Seaplane Fighter, known as the Rufe, in markings belonging to the Sasebo Naval Air Group. The supplied decal choices represent aircraft from 1944, giving the modeller four individual marking options for this distinctive Japanese WWII seaplane fighter.

The A6M2-N provides an interesting subject for aircraft modellers, combining a fighter aircraft configuration with its distinctive seaplane arrangement. This release focuses specifically on aircraft of the Sasebo Naval Air Group and provides markings from June and September 1944.

Sasebo Naval Air Group Markings

The principal decal options reproduce aircraft “SA-105” and “SA-106”, both representing Sasebo Naval Air Group machines from September 1944. Two additional bonus marking choices are supplied for “SA-109” from June 1944 and “SA-104”.

• 1/48 scale Nakajima A6M2-N Type 2 Seaplane Fighter
• Rufe seaplane fighter subject
• Sasebo Naval Air Group markings
• “SA-105” from September 1944
• “SA-106” from September 1944
• Bonus “SA-109” markings from June 1944
• Bonus “SA-104” markings

A Japanese WWII Seaplane Fighter

The 1944 marking choices make this kit a clearly defined WWII Japanese aviation subject. The combination of its fighter role and seaplane configuration gives the Nakajima A6M2-N a distinctive appearance within a collection of 1/48 aircraft.

Rather than limiting the build to a single aircraft, Hasegawa provides several Sasebo Naval Air Group identities. This allows the modeller to choose between the September 1944 SA-105 and SA-106 aircraft or use one of the bonus SA-109 and SA-104 options.

Focused 1/48 Aircraft Build

This release is centred firmly on the Sasebo Naval Air Group and its A6M2-N Type 2 Seaplane Fighters. With four supplied marking choices spanning aircraft represented in June and September 1944, the kit offers useful finishing variety while retaining a clear historical focus on this particular Japanese seaplane fighter unit.