Hasegawa 2473 1/72 Kawanishi H8K2 Type 2 Flying Boat Model 12 `901st Flying Group´

Model Kit

As a meticulously crafted limited-edition release, this model honors the storied Kawanishi H8K2 “Emily”—a WWII-era four-engine flying boat revered for its impressive endurance, defensive firepower, and its critical role in long-range patrols for the Imperial Japanese Navy. The kit brings to life the 901st Naval Air Squadron’s H8K2 based in Mainland China in 1944, complete with new decals for aircraft KEA-03 plus bonus options KEA-62 and KEA-85. With its vintage-new tooling, faithful sculpted detail, and lush box art by Tankro Kato, this model offers both historical richness and imposing scale—making it an essential centerpiece for modelers and aviation historians alike.