Guillow's is the recognized leader in quality scale balsa model airplane kits.Their model construction kits are the last word in scale realism for the super detail fan and light weight for those who build and fly. Each model is a small but faithful replica of an airplane widely known for deeds in wartime or present day popularity. The Japanese Zero has a 27.6\" wingspan Precision laser cut balsa parts, scale WWI plastic wheels, full set of decals, vacuum formed plastic parts and all accessories needed Perfect for rubber power, U-Control and free flight as well as for display Complete instructions for building either to fly or for static display Designed to be built as a magnificent static display model, or rubber powered flying model. A little history about the WWII Zero Fighter Plane Streaking out of the western skies in the early hours of Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941, the Japanese Zero-Sen launched the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor that plunged the United States into World War II. For a time, the Zero appeared nearly invincible in combat and it was not until the Battle of Midway that its fortunes declined along with that of the Japanese empire