Kawanishi H8K2 Type 2 Flying Boat Model 12

Plastic model kit of a Japanese Kawanishi H8K2 Type 2 (Emily) WWII flying boat
   Limited Edition  

• Scale 1:72
• Dimensions (built): Length 408 mm / Wingspan 528 mm
• 283 parts
• 2 marking options:
  • 51-051 of the 851st Naval Air Group (1944)
  • 51-049 of the 851st Naval Air Group (early 1944)
• Unbuilt, unpainted
• Paint and glue not included

The Kawanishi H8K was one of the most modern and capable flying boats of World War II and was developed by the Imperial Japanese Navy. It was used for long-range reconnaissance, maritime patrol, bombing raids, and later also for transport missions. The H8K was considered extremely dangerous by the Allies because its armament and robust design made it very difficult to shoot down. For this, she earned the nickname "Flying Hedgehog".