Is the Tamiya Zero Worth the Extra Cost? | 1/72 Scale Mitsubishi A6M3 'Hamp' Inbox Review

Welcome to another inbox review — this time taking a look at the Tamiya 1/72 scale A6M3 Model 32 “Hamp” Zero! The unusual clipped-wing A6M3 Model 32 is one of the more distinctive Zero variants and was famously operated by the Tainan Kokutai, including during the fighting over Milne Bay against the RAAF. As I continue gathering kits and references for my upcoming Milne Bay stop-motion project, this became one of the most important Zero kits I picked up — especially since the kit includes markings for aircraft involved in that campaign. But there is one big question: for a 1/72 scale kit that often costs noticeably more than many competing Zeros… is the Tamiya Hamp actually worth the price? In this video, I cover: 🔹 Box art and presentation 🔹A brief history of the clipped wing Zeros development 🔹 Instructions and assembly guide 🔹 Plastic parts and surface detail 🔹 Cockpit and engineering quality 🔹 Decals and Tainan Kokutai markings 🔹 Value for money and overall impressions 👉 What’s your favourite Zero variant? 👉 Is Tamiya worth the extra money? Let me know in the comments! ⬇️ Support the Channel + 3D Printing + Store ⬇️ 🛩️ Patreon:   / luca_sprues   🛒 eBay Shop: https://www.ebay.com.au/usr/luca_sprues 🖨️ Cults 3D Store: https://cults3d.com/en/users/LucaSpru... 💙 Huge thanks to all current Patreons for your incredible support — including Archie Palmer, IMO, J and K Jones, Matt Austin, Patrik Hammar, Joan Moss, Paulo (Modeling the comeback), and Supply Sergeant Karl! If you enjoy WWII Pacific aircraft, 1/72 scale model kits, and honest inbox reviews, consider subscribing so you don’t miss future Zero builds and Milne Bay updates. #A6M3 #Zero #Tamiya #WWIIAircraft #ScaleModelling #172Scale #ModelAircraft #PacificWar #InboxReview #MilneBay Times: 0:00-0:35 Intro 0:35-2:28 The Box 2:28-3:03 What's in the Box 3:03-3:59 Why the clipped wings? 3:59-11:00 Instructions and Marking Guide 11:00-20:23 Plastic Parts 20:23-21:35 The worst part? 21:35-22:37 The best Zero kit? 22:37-23:20 Outro