from what i've read the A6M3 model 32's wing's were skinned with heavier gauge duraluminum so it could handle higher diving speed's.
also the wing's were manufactured with square tip's becase land-based operation's were becoming the norm and folding wing-tips were'nt neccessary.
most jnaf pilots were not assigned a permanent aircraft ussually taking what was available,which is another reason you don't see kill markings on jnaf fighters.granted there were exceptions